NHTSA ID Number: 10146490
Manufacturer Communication Number: T-SB-001-11 Rev1
TSB/Document Date: 2018-11-05
Summary
TSB: REVISION NOTICE December 12, 2017 Rev1: The Warranty and Parts Information sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2009 ? 2011 model year RAV4 vehicles equipped with the 2AR-FE engine and four speed automatic transaxle (2WD and 4WD) may exhibit a rattle noise from the transaxle assembly between 25 and 35 mph. The Engine Control Module (ECM) (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module [PCM]) logic has been revised to address this condition.
T-SB-0001-11
Rev1
January 4, 2011
Transaxle Rattle Noise Between 25 and 35 mph
Service
Category
Drivetrain
Section
Automatic Transmission
/Transaxle
Market USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
2009 - 2011
RAV4
WMI(s): 2T3, JTM
VDS(s): BF31V, BF32V, BF33V, BF34V, BF35V,
BF4DV, DF4DV, EF4DV, JF4DV, KF4DV,
RF4DV, WF4DV, XF4DV, YF4DV, ZF31V,
ZF32V, ZF33V, ZF34V, ZF35V, ZF4DV
Engine(s): 2AR
Drive Type(s): 4WD, 2WD
Transmission(s): 4AT
REVISION NOTICE
December 12, 2017 Rev1:
The Warranty and Parts Information sections have been updated.
Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.
Introduction
Some 2009 – 2011 model year RAV4 vehicles equipped with the 2AR-FE engine and four speed
automatic transaxle (2WD and 4WD) may exhibit a rattle noise from the transaxle assembly
between 25 and 35 mph. The Engine Control Module (ECM) (SAE term: Powertrain Control
Module [PCM]) logic has been revised to address this condition.
Warranty Information
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
OFP
T1
T2
EG1016
Reprogram ECM (PCM)
0.6
89661-#####
06
99
APPLICABLE WARRANTY
This repair is covered under the Toyota Federal Emission Warranty. This warranty is in effect
for 96 months or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s in-service date.
Warranty application is limited to occurrence of the specified condition described in
this bulletin.
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Parts Information
PART NUMBER
PRODUCTION
DRIVETRAIN
PREVIOUS
NEW
2WD
89661-42J80
89661-42J81
89661-42Q20
89661-42Q21
89661-42Q22
89661-42Q23
89661-42Q24
4WD
89661-42J90
89661-42J91
89661-42Q30
89661-42Q31
89661-42Q32
89661-42Q33
89661-42Q34
2WD
89661-0R090
89661-0R091
89661-0R230
89661-0R231
89661-0R232
89661-0R233
89661-0R234
4WD
89661-0R100
89661-0R101
89661-0R240
89661-0R241
89661-0R242
89661-0R243
89661-0R244
Japan
NAP
–
–
00451-00001-LB L
PART NAME
QTY
Computer, Engine Control
(ECM/PCM)
–
Authorized Modifications Labels
1
NOTE
The ECM (PCM) should NOT be replaced as part of the Repair Procedure.
Authorized Modifications Labels may be ordered in packages of 25 from the Materials
Distribution Center (MDC) through Dealer Daily – Parts – Dealer Support Materials Orders.
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Required Tools & Equipment
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
SUPPLIER
PART NUMBER
Techstream 2.0*
Techstream Lite
QTY
TS2UNIT
ADE
Techstream Lite (Green Cable)
TSLITEPDLR01
1
TSLP2DLR01
* Essential SST.
NOTE
ONLY ONE of the Techstream units listed above is required.
Software version 12.20.024 or later is required.
Additional Techstream units may be ordered by calling Approved Dealer
Equipment (ADE) at 1-800-368-6787.
Use Techstream or an approved J2534 interface to perform flash reprogramming updates.
Visit techinfo.toyota.com for more information regarding J2534 reprogramming.
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SST)
PART NUMBER
QTY
GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station*
00002-MCGR8
1
* Essential SST.
NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-933-8335.
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Calibration Information
CALIBRATION ID
ENGINE
PREVIOUS
NEW
U241E
(2WD)
34287000
34287100
342F0000
342F0100
342F0200
U140F
(4WD)
34288000
34288100
342F1000
342F1100
342F1200
2AR-FE
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VDS
KF4DV
WF4DV
XF4DV
YF4DV
ZF31V
ZF32V
ZF33V
ZF34V
ZF35V
ZF4DV
BF32V
BF33V
BF34V
BF35V
BF4DV
DF4DV
EF4DV
JF4DV
RF4DV
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Repair Procedure
1. Check for the Authorized Modifications Label affixed to the vehicle in the location shown
below. Confirm if the ECM (PCM) calibration has been updated.
Is the calibration ID listed the latest ECM (PCM) calibration?
YES — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable
Repair Manual.
NO — Continue to step 2.
Figure 1. Location of Authorized Modifications Label for 2009 – 2011 RAV4
1
Replacement ECM (PCM) Part Number
(e.g., 89661-42Q22)
4
Date Com pleted
2
New Calibration ID (e.g., 342F0200)
5
This SB Num ber
3
Dealer Code
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
2. Flash reprogram the ECM (PCM).
NOTE
The GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station MUST be used in Power Supply Mode to maintain
battery voltage at 13.5V while flash reprogramming vehicle.
For details on how to use the GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station, refer to the
“GR8 Instruction Manual” located on the Technical Information System (TIS),
Diagnostics – Tools & Equipment – Battery Diagnostics.
Follow the procedures outlined in Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0134-16 “Techstream ECU Flash
Reprogramming Procedure,” and flash the ECM (PCM) with the NEW calibration file update.
3. Start the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature.
4. Prepare and install the Authorized Modifications Label.
A. Using a permanent marker, enter the following information on the label:
ECM part number [Refer to the Parts Information section for the NEW
PART NUMBER]
Calibration ID(s) [Refer to the Calibration Information section for the NEW
CALIBRATION ID]
Dealer Code
Repair Date
Change Authority [This bulletin number]
B. Affix the Authorized Modifications Label to the vehicle at the location shown in Figure 1.
The Authorized Modifications Label is available through the MDC, P/N 00451-00001-LBL.
5. Reset the transaxle memory prior to test driving the vehicle.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
2009 / 2010 / 2011 RAV4:
Drivetrain – Automatic Transmission/Transaxle – “U241E Automatic Transaxle: Automatic
Transaxle System: Initialization”
2009 / 2010 / 2011 RAV4:
Drivetrain – Automatic Transmission/Transaxle – “U140F Automatic Transaxle: Automatic
Transaxle System: Initialization”
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
6. Test drive the vehicle to confirm proper vehicle operation and ECM (PCM) initial learning.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:
2009 / 2010 / 2011 RAV4:
Drivetrain – Automatic Transmission/Transaxle – “U241E Automatic Transaxle: Automatic
Transaxle System: Road Test”
2009 / 2010 / 2011 RAV4:
Drivetrain – Automatic Transmission/Transaxle – “U140F Automatic Transaxle: Automatic
Transaxle System: Road Test”
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