Canada - Antitheft System - False Alarm Activation

Bulletin
T-TCI-3692

Issue Date
January 09, 2012

Market
Canada

Title
SECURITY ALARM FALSE ACTIVATION

Service Category
Vehicle Interior

Section
Theft Deterrent/Keyless Entry

Market
Canada






APPLICABILITY:

INTRODUCTION:

Some 2011 Siennas equipped with a factory theft deterrent system may exhibit a condition where the security horn is inappropriately triggered when the vehicle has not been disturbed. A revised hood latch assembly (with internal component switch) has been made available to address this condition.

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:







This TSB applies to all 2011 Sienna vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.






PARTS INFORMATION:






WARRANTY INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

1. Remove hood lock cable assembly.

NOTE
For all vehicles follow repair procedure for removal of the hood lock assembly "with Engine Hood Courtesy Switch."

2. Disconnect cable from the latch assembly, but do NOT remove control cable from vehicle.

Refer to the Repair Manual within ETAS / TIS library: 2011 Sienna:
- 2011 Sienna:
Vehicle Exterior - Door/Hatch - "Engine Hood/Door: Hood Lock Control Cable Assembly: Removal"

3. Install NEW hood lock assembly.

Refer to the Repair Manual within ETAS / TIS library:
- 2011 Sienna:
Vehicle Exterior - Door/Hatch - "Engine Hood/Door: Hood Lock Control Cable Assembly: Installation"

NOTE
For complete diagnostic information regarding the Theft Deterrent System, refer to the Repair Manual within ETAS / TIS library.
- 2011 Sienna:
Vehicle Exterior - Theft Deterrent System/Keyless Entry - "Theft Deterrent: Theft Deterrent System (w/ Smart Key System): How to Proceed with Troubleshooting"

4. Confirm proper operation of security system.

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.