Fuel System - MIL ON/DTC P0505 Stored In ECM
T-SB-0184-09June 24, 2009
2GR-FE MIL "ON" DTC P0505
Service Category
Engine/Hybrid System
Section
Engine Control
Market
USA
Applicability
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.
Parts Information
Production Change Information
This TSB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.
Warranty Information
APPLICABLE WARRANTY
^ This repair is covered under the Toyota Federal Emission Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.
^ For California specification vehicles sold, registered, and operated in California, Connecticut (starting with '08 MY), Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey (starting with '09 MY), Oregon (starting with '09 MY), Pennsylvania (starting with '08 MY), Rhode Island (starting with '08 MY), Vermont, and Washington (starting with '09 MY), this repair is covered under the California Emission Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 84 months or 70,000 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.
Required Tools & Equipment
Additional TIS Techstream units may be ordered by calling Approved Dealer Equipment (ADE).
Repair Procedure
1. Using TIS Techstream check for any stored DTCs. Verify that DTC P0505 is present.
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 Technical Information System (TIS) applicable model and model year Repair Manual shown.
4. Start the engine allow it to reach normal operating temperature and test drive to verify the repair.