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Canada - A/T - Not Shifting Out Of Park

Bulletin
TSB2647

Issue Date
May 26, 2009

Title
UNABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK, MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. (IN COLD TEMPERATURES)

Component
ELECTRICAL

Models
'07-'09 ES350, RX350; '06 RX330; '06-'08 RX400h

INTRODUCTION:
Some customers may experience multiple warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel, vehicle not shifting from park to drive, and other accessories becoming inoperative after the vehicle has cold soaked in sub-freezing (below -10°C [14°F]) ambient air temperatures. A new relay and wire harness have been made available to improve this condition. Use the following procedure to address this concern.






APPLICABILITY:






WARRANTY INFORMATION:






PARTS INFORMATION:






REQUIRED TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

CAUTION
Work must not be started less than 90 seconds AFTER the ignition switch is turned to the LOCK position and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery. (The SRS is equipped with a back-up power source. If work is started within 90 seconds from disconnecting the negative (-) terminal cable of the battery, the SRS may deploy).


1. Remove the knee airbag.
Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Lexus
- Model: ES350/RX330/RX350/RX400h
- Year: Applicable year
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Supplemental Restraint Systems
- Keyword: Driver Side Knee Airbag Assembly: Removal

2. Remove the IG1 Relay from the Junction Block.
3. Install the new IG1 Relay.

NOTE
For RX use Figure 1, for ES use Figures 2 and 3.


A. Install the new IG1 relay to the end of the sub-harness.
B. Install the other end of the harness to the Junction Block.






C. Route the harness according to the correct figure.

NOTE
Do NOT attach the wire tie to an unprotected wire.










D. Using wire ties, secure the harness and the relay.

4. Reinstall the knee airbag.
Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Lexus
- Model: ES350/RX330/RX350/RX400h
- Year: Applicable year
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Supplemental Restraint Systems
- Keyword: Driver Side Knee Airbag Assembly: Installation

5. Connect ETAS Techstream and clear any stored DTCs.
6. Initialize power systems (windows, moonroof, etc.). Refer to appropriate service bulletin.

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.