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  1. MG

    1994-2021 Best Practices for TCMC Brake Pads Tech Tip T-TT-0636-20 Revision 1

    Please see Tech Tip T-TT-0636-20 Revision 1 APPLICABLE VEHICLES: 2016-2020 Mirai 2000-2005 MR2 Spyder 1994-2011, 2013-2020 Land Cruiser 2010, 2012-2015 Prius PHV 2012-2018 Prius V 2017-2018 iM 2003-2014 Matrix 1999-2008, 2010 Solara 2000-2020 Tundra 2020-2021 Corolla Hybrid 1996-2020 RAV4...
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    2020-2021 Toyota Models Toyota Remote Connect - App Operating Tips Instructions T-TT-0599-20 Revision 4

    Please see Tech Tip T-TT-0599-20 Revision 4 CONDITION: Vehicle control apps might not operate as expected at times due to preconditions (normal operating parameters) not being established, vehicle settings and/or network/cellular coverage concerns. RECOMMENDATIONS: Please review and...
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    2018-2020 Toyota Tacoma Front Brake Vibration T-TT-0632-20

    Please see Tech Tip T-TT-0632-20 APPLICABLE VEHICLES: 2018-2020 Toyota Tacoma CONDITION: Some 2018-2020 model year Tacoma vehicles may exhibit a front vibration when braking, typically experienced at speeds above 35 mph. RECOMMENDATIONS: Confirm the brake vibration is coming from the front...
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    2019-2020 Toyota RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid Front Brake Squeal Noise T-TT-0623-20

    Please see Tech Tip T-TT-0623-20 APPLICABLE VEHICLES: 2019-2020 RAV4 2019-2020 RAV4 Hybrid CONDITION: Some 2019-2020 model year RAV4 and RAV4 HV vehicles may exhibit a front brake squeal/squeak noise when braking at low speeds. RECOMMENDATIONS: Confirm a squeak/squeal noise is coming from...
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    2020 Toyota Vehicles A25A Engines - MIL ON and/or Coolant Leak from Water Pump T-TT-0614-20

    Please see Tech TipT-TT-0614-20 APPLICABLE VEHICLES: 2020 Avalon Hybrid 2020 Highlander Hybrid 2020 RAV4 2020 Camry 2020 RAV4 Hybrid 2020 Camry Hybrid CONDITION: Some 2020 model year models equipped with A25A-FKS or A25A-FXS engine may exhibit a MIL ON with one or more of the following DTCs...
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    2019-2020 Toyota Avalon and Avalon Hybrid Headlamp DRL Function Issue Identification Tech Tip T-TT-0609-20

    Please see Tech Tip T-TT-0609-20 APPLICABLE VEHICLES 2019-2020 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid CONDITION: Some 2019 and 2020 model year Avalon and Avalon HV may exhibit abnormal, partial or 100% inoperative function of either the passenger side, driver side, or both LED1 Headlamp Day Time Running...
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    2019-2020 Toyota Rav4 Abnormal Buzz/Groan Noise at 20 - 30 mph From Front Transfer Case T-SB-0019-20

    *** This condition is now covered by a warranty extension for 10 years or 125,000 miles. Please see Customer Support Program 20TE03 So Toyota is really making us chase our tail on this one. This TSB T-SB-0019-20 Revision 2 is now OBSOLETE. Please see T-SB-0065-21 for the latest information...
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    2019 Toyota Rav4 Abnormal Buzz/Groan Noise at 20-30mph Adventure Limited grade equipped with torque vectoring AWD system ONLY Tech Tip T-TT-0539-19

    Please see Tech Tip T-TT-0539-19 APPLICABLE VEHICLES: 2019 Toyota RAV4 CONDITION: This Tech Tip applies to 2019 model year RAV4 Adventure/Limited grade equipped with torque vectoring AWD system ONLY. Some customers may experience a buzz/groan at 20-30 mph when accelerating from a stop and/or...
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    2017-2019 Toyota Highlander Highlander Stop & Start Battery Information Tech Tip T-TT-0523-19 Revision 1

    Please see Tech Tip T-TT-0523-19 Revision 1 If you would like to disable the Start Stop feature, then you may want to try a product like this.. (We do not have any affiliation with this product/company/individual and have not tested or endorse this product. Try at your own risk.) APPLICABLE...
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    2016-2019 Toyota Models Target Creation for TSS Forward Recognition Camera Adjustment Tech Tip T-TT-0515-18

    Please see Tech Tip T-TT-0515-18 Also see Targets for 120mm, 160mm, 180mm below APPLICABLE VEHICLES: 2016-2019 Toyota Models CONDITION: When adjusting the Forward Recognition Camera on vehicles with Toyota Safety Sense, it can be difficult to print the repair manual target to the proper size...
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    2007-2020 Toyota Models HVAC Drain Tube Blocked/Clogged Tech Tip T-TT-0468-17

    Please see Tech Tip T-TT-0468-17 APPLICABLE VEHICLES: 2007-2020 Toyota Models CONDITION: HVAC Drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged. RECOMMENDATIONS: Before the drain tube is cleared of the blockage, use a Borescope to look inside the drain tube to evaluate the cause of the blockage...
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    2011-2018 Toyota Sienna 2nd row seat chirp/squeak noise from the rear seat latches Tech Tip T-TT-0497-18

    Please see Tech Tip T-TT-0497-18 APPLICABLE VEHICLES: 2011-2018 Toyota Sienna CONDITION: Some vehicles may experience a condition in which the 2nd row seat, with center seat, exhibits a chirp/squeak noise from the rear seat latches (floor area). This condition is present while driving over...
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    2019 MY RAV4 Hybrid AWD Resolver-R Not Adjusted on MID T-TT-0534-19

    Please see Tech Tip T-TT-0534-19 APPLICABLE VEHICLES: 2019 RAV4 Hybrid AWD CONDITION: RESOLVER-R NOT ADJUSTED on MID displays all the time. This is due to MG ECU logic during production. The zero-point value for the MGR was not learned. 3 DTCs may be stored: P1C5E19 (Drive Motor "B" Inverter...
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    2014-2020 Toyota Highlander Clad Wheel Finish Peeling Off/Bubbling Tech Tip T-TT-0528-19

    Please see Tech Tip T-TT-0528-19 Revision 1 CONDITION: Some 2014-2020 model year Highlander and Highlander HV vehicles are equipped with alloy wheels that are clad with a plastic cover. Use of a heat gun to facilitate removal of stick-on wheel weights may damage the coating on the cladding and...
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    2019 Toyota Yaris Lug nut size change on Yaris SD Mexico Produced

    See Tech Tip T-TT-0513-18 for reference. 1) Lug nut size change from 21 mm to 17mm was implemented on 9/10/2018. 2) The 21mm wheel locking nut will not work with the OE wrench (since it is for 17mm nuts) Please check the vehicle production date on the doorjamb area. Only use part number...
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    2016-2019 Toyota Panasonic Radio Reboots iPhone iOS 13.0 and up

    See Tech Tip 0583-19 Bluetooth Connectivity issues with iPhones® running iOS 13 CONDITION: Some customers who have upgraded their iPhone® to iOS13 are experiencing a condition where the Bluetooth connection disconnects and reconnects. In some instances, this condition causes the Panasonic...
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    2016-2018 Toyota Vehicles Voice Recognition Inoperative and Abnormal Entune Operation T-TT-0501-18 Revision 2

    Please see Tech Tip T-TT-0501-18 Revision 2 APPLICABLE VEHICLES: 2016-2017 Camry Hybrid 2016-2017 Camry 2016-2018 RAV4 HV 2016-2018 RAV4 2017-2018 Prius C 2017-2018 Corolla CONDITION: Some customers may experience a voice recognition inoperative condition or abnormal Entune™ operation after...
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