Air Bag System - MIL ON/DTC B1140 and B1141 Set
ELECTRICALEL012-03
August 29, 2003
Title:
M.I.L. "ON" DTC B1140 & B1141
Models:
'01 - '03 Highlander
Introduction
Under severe cold conditions (approximately 0°F/-18°C or below), some 2001 - 2003 model year Highlander vehicles equipped with side airbags may exhibit a M.I.L. "ON" condition with a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1140 or B1141 stored in the Center Airbag ECU memory. To prevent a M.I.L. "ON" condition, the Center Airbag ECU has been updated.
Applicable Vehicles
^ 2001 - 2003 model year Highlander vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.
Production Change Information
Parts Information
Repair Procedure
Refer to the appropriate repair manual procedure for diagnosis of the specific M.I.L. "ON" DTC present. Confirm that the ambient temperature during the M.I.L. "ON" was at or below 0°F (-18°C). If no trouble is found, after performing diagnosis for the M.I.L. "ON", replace the Center Airbag Sensor Assembly (Airbag ECU) with the new part number provided above.
Warranty Information
Applicable Warranty *:
This repair is covered under the Toyota Comprehensive Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.
* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.