Canada - Engine Control - MIL ON DTC P0552 P0553

Bulletin
TSB3003

Issue Date
July 15, 2008

Market
Canada

Title
M.I.L. "ON" DTC P0552/P0553: Power Steering Pressure Sensor Malfunction

Component
STEERING

Models
'07-'08 Tundra, '08 Sequoia

INTRODUCTION

Some 2007 - 2008 model year Tundra and 2008 model year Sequoia vehicles may experience power steering Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0552 and/or P0553. The power steering sensor has been changed to correct this condition. Use the following repair procedure to address customer concerns.






APPLICABLE VEHICLES:






PARTS INFORMATION:






WARRANTY INFORMATION:






REQUIRED SSTS:







NOTE:
The above listed item is considered as "General" shop material and as such is not applicable to the warranty claim submission.

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1. Using techstream, confirm the condition by checking for DTCs P0552 and/or P0553.
Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: Tundra/Sequoia
- Year: 2007 or 2008
- Service Category: Engine/Hybrid System
- Section: Engine Control
- Keyword: 2UZ-FE / 3UR-FE Engine Control: SFI System: Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart", P0550: Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction







2. Once the condition has been confirmed, disconnect the pressure sensor connector and proceed with removing the power steering pressure switch.

NOTE
The power steering sensor is located at the power steering vane pump and is mounted to the high pressure feed line.

3. Install the NEW power steering pressure sensor.
Torque: 20.6 ± 3.9 N-m (207.4 kgf-cm, 15.2 ± 2.8 ft-lbf)

4. Once the power steering pressure sensor has been replaced, start the vehicle and check for any leaks from the sensor and the high pressure feed line.
5. Check power steering fluid level and adjust as needed.

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.