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Canada - Fuel System - MIL ON, DTC P0505 Set

Bulletin
TSB2674

Issue Date
July 8, 2009

Title
MIL "ON" DTC P0505

Component
ENGINE MECHANICAL

Models
'07-'09 ES350; '07-'10 RX350

INTRODUCTION:
Some vehicles with 2GR-FE engines may exhibit a MIL "ON" condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0505 stored in the Engine Control Module or ECM (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM). Use the following repair procedure to address customer concerns.






APPLICABILITY:

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:






This TSB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown.






WARRANTY INFORMATION:






PARTS INFORMATION:






REQUIRED TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Using ETAS Techstream, check for any stored DTCs.
Verify that DTC P0505 is present.

NOTE
If other DTCs are present along with P0505, this TSB does NOT apply. Follow Repair Manual procedures to diagnose those DTCs.


2. Inspect the PCV hose connections and air induction system for leaks.
3. If no concerns are found, replace the throttle body assembly.

Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Lexus
- Model: ES350
- Year: 2007/2008/2009
- Service Category: Engine/Hybrid System
- Section: Engine Control
- Keyword: 2GR-FE Engine Control System: Throttle Body: Removal
- Keyword: 2GR-FE Engine Control System: Throttle Body: Installation

- Division: Lexus
- Model: RX350
- Year: 2007/2008/2009/2010
- Service Category: Engine/Hybrid System
- Section: Engine Control
- Keyword: 2GR-FE Engine Control System: Throttle Body: Removal
- Keyword: 2GR-FE Engine Control System: Throttle Body: Installation

4. Start the engine, allow it to reach normal operating temperature, and test drive to verify the repair.

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.