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If you run across a Toyota Highlander with a 2GR-FKS and have a code like P219E00, then go ahead and perform the cylinder compression test as well as the leak down test. These two tests may result in normal readings (compression 200psi, leakdown 2-5%) but we are seeing is that the intake valve...

Some 2017 – 2019 model year 86 vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P219A and P119F. The Engine Control Module/ECM (SAE Term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been updated, in addition to valve adjustment to prevent this condition. Follow the...

Please see T-SB-0013-19 Revision 1 Applicability: 2018 Camry, Camry Hybrid 2017 - 2018 Prius Prime and Sienna 2016 - 2018 Prius and Tacoma REVISION NOTICE: December 11, 2020 Rev1 The entire bulletin has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. If you...

Recall Letter You can check the status of any Recall on your Toyota here. Subject: Safety Recall J02– Remedy 2013 Scion FR-S Engine Valve Spring Replacement NHTSA Recall No. 18V-772 On November 1, 2018, Subaru filed a Defect Information Report (DIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety...

Usually when you take your car into the dealership for a safety recall, it comes out the other side of the shop imperceptibly better and safer than before. These are essentially mechanical firmware updates. It's theoretically one of the least risky things you could do to a vehicle—and at the end...

Some 2017 – 2018 model year Highlander Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a MIL “ON” condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P3190 (Poor Engine Power). This may occur when operating the vehicle in high altitude and high temperature conditions. The engine control module/ECM (SAE Term: Powertrain...

Some 2016 – 2017 model year Tacoma vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FKS engine may exhibit an engine idle surge with steering input. The surge is most noticeable under the following conditions: *The vehicle is operated at an idle creep speed. *The steering wheel is turned (i.e., backing out of a...

Recall Letter You can check the status of any Recall on your Toyota here. Subject: Safety Recall J0T– Remedy 2016 – 2018 Model Year Prius Engine Wire Harness On September 5, 2018, Toyota filed a Defect Information Report (DIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)...

2018 Camry 2017 Highlander 2017 Sienna 2016 - 2017 Tacoma Some 2016 – 2017 model year Tacoma, 2017 model year Sienna and Highlander, and 2018 model year Camry vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FKS engine may exhibit a chirping noise from the high-pressure fuel pump. Follow the Repair Procedure in...

Some 2016 model year iM vehicles may exhibit a MIL “ON” condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P2820 present, indicating a Pressure Control Solenoid (shift solenoid valve SLP) Performance condition. The Engine Control Module (ECM) (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been...

If you have a 2017 Toyota Highlander with Lean codes on both banks over 30% LTFT (also with possible EVAP code) then the problem is the EVAP Purge Valve getting intermittently stuck open. We are seeing quite a few of these.

For the umpteenth time, the much-hyped Toyota Supra has been spotted attacking the Nürburgring ahead of its world debut scheduled to take place later this year. Several prototypes of the two-seater, rear-wheel-drive coupe were seen at the Green Hell after making a pit stop at a nearby gas...

Some 2018 model year Camry vehicles equipped with four-cylinder engines may exhibit a MIL “ON” condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P26CB71 (Electric Water Pump Speed Stuck). The Engine Control Module (ECM) (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module [PCM]) logic has been modified to address...

Some 2009 – 2017 model year Corolla vehicles equipped with the 2ZR-FE or 2ZR-FAE engines may exhibit a condition in which engine oil leaks between the engine block and transaxle. The source of the leak may be caused by a leaking oil galley plug. The purpose of this bulletin is to provide a...

Recall Letter You can check the status of any Recall on your Toyota here. Subject: Safety Recall J0M – Remedy 2018 Model Year Camry Vehicles Oversized Pistons On March 28, 2018, Toyota filed a Defect Information Report (DIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)...

Some 2014 – 2018 model year Toyota vehicles... 2014 - 2017 Corolla, Prius C 2014 - 2015 Land Cruiser 2016 - 2017 RAV4 HV 2015 - 2017 RAV4 2015 - 2018 Yaris 2017 iM may exhibit a MIL “ON” condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P2610 (Engine Off Timer Performance) present. The Engine...

Some vehicles may exhibit a MIL “ON” condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): • P261B – Engine Coolant Pump “B” Control Malfunction • P261C – Engine Coolant Pump “B” Control Circuit Low Improvements have been made to the electric water pump (161A0-39015)...

If you have a 2016-2017 Toyota Tacoma with the 2GR-FKS engine, you may want to keep an eye out for any engine coolant loss. We have seen a few coolant leaks from porous blocks around the engine mounts. Here is what a few bad ones look like with a few good ones following those...