Canada - Keyless System - No Start Using Smart Key In Toronto

Bulletin
TSB2555

Issue Date
March 4, 2008

Title
Intermittent No Start Using Smart Key in Toronto

Component
ELECTRICAL

Models
'07 LS 460, LS 460L, & LS 600h

INTRODUCTION:

Some 2007 model year LS 460, LS 460L, or LS 600h customers may experience poor operation or intermittent engine "no start" using their smart key while in close proximity to the CN tower located in Toronto, Canada. The smart system, wireless door lock control system and engine start system may not operate due to strong electromagnetic waves emitted near the CN tower. This will interfere with the smart key system. Following the Repair Manual, replace the antenna amplifier and smart door control receiver with modified ones.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2007 model year LS 460, LS 460L, & LS 600h vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown below.






PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:






PARTS INFORMATION:






WARRANTY INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Lexus
- Model: Select applicable Model
- Year: 2007
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Door Lock
- Keyword: Door Lock: Door Control Receiver: Removal
- Keyword: Door Lock: Door Control Receiver: Installation

- Division: Lexus
- Model: Select applicable Model
- Year: 2007
- Service Category: Audio/Visual/Telematics
- Section: Audio/Video
- Keyword: Audio/Visual: Amplifier Antenna: Removal
- Keyword: Audio/Visual: Amplifier Antenna: Installation

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available.
IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.