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  1. OishiiJPN

    2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Start Stop Malfunction

    If you have a 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross with a customer complaint that the engine start/stop isn't working, the issue may be the battery sensor, hood switch, crank sensor and also Toyota may issue a reprogramming TSB. :cool:
  2. OishiiJPN

    2021 Toyota Models Remote start won’t cut off when you open the drivers door

    If you run across a 2020-2021 Toyota model with remote start and the customer concern is that the vehicle stays running after opening the front door (remote start), then you may want to replace the DCM.
  3. MG

    2021 Toyota Supra Vehicles Improper Programing in a 12V Battery Management System SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 21TC02

    Please see SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SSC) 21TC02 APPLICABLE VEHICLES: 2021 Toyota Supra Production Period Early July 2020 – mid-November 2020 Condition: Due to a software error in the battery management system of the 12V battery located under the vehicle’s hood, the engine auto Stop/Start...
  4. MG

    2020-2022 Toyota Models DCM Reset and Firmware Update (LG) T-SB-0089-21 Revision 2

    Please see T-SB-0089-21 Revision 2 REVISION NOTICE: June 07, 2022 Rev2 The Introduction and DCM Reset and Firmware Update Procedure sections have been updated. April 11, 2022 Rev1 The Applicability, Introduction, and DCM Reset and Firmware Update Procedure sections have been updated. Any...
  5. Lewis

    Toyota owners have to pay $8 per month starting three years from now...

    Ok, that was some minor clickbait so... please read on more..... Automakers keep trying to get a piece of that sweet, sweet subscription income. Now, it’s Toyota’s turn. Nearly every car company offers some sort of subscription package, and Toyota has one called Remote Connect. The service...
  6. MG

    Toyota Made Its Key Fob Remote Start Into a Subscription Service [Updated]

    Remember when BMW wanted to charge drivers to use Apple CarPlay? How about the subscription required for the Mercedes EQS's rear-wheel steering functionality in Europe? It turns out that luxury marques aren't the only ones looking to cash in on that sweet, sweet software as a service cash...
  7. MG

    2018-2019 Toyota 86 Vehicle May Stall if Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Becomes Inoperative Recall 21TA03

    Please see Recall 21TA03 Check here to see if this Recall applies to your Toyota vehicle 2018 -2019 Model Year 86 Vehicle May Stall if Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Becomes Inoperative On July 29, 2021, Subaru filed a Defect Information Report (DIR) with the National Highway Traffic Safety...
  8. MG

    2021 Toyota Venza Depleted (Dead) 12V Auxiliary Battery T-SB-0070-21

    Please see T-SB-0070-21 Applicability: 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid Introduction: Some 2021 model year Venza Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a depleted 12V auxiliary battery when in IG-OFF due to a condition in which the Hybrid Vehicle Electronic Control Unit (HV ECU) does not sleep. The HV ECU may...
  9. MG

    2017-2020 Toyota Highlander Stop & Start Replacement Battery Information

    There has been quite a few issues regarding Toyota Highlander Start and Stop batteries being available with some customers waiting a month or two to get them. Toyota has allowed the S95 battery to be used as a replacement for now (temporary solution). The new part number is 00544-24FEF-TS Also...
  10. MG

    Toyota TrueStart Lifetime Battery

    Awhile back, Toyota started offering a TrueStart battery with Limited Lifetime Warranty. This is the exact same battery as the Genuine Toyota TrueStart Battery but comes with a Limited Lifetime Warranty. Is this the right choice for you?
  11. OishiiJPN

    2020 Toyota Tacoma Radio "Elapsed Time After Start" reading inoperative

    If you run across a 2020 Tacoma with the Radio "Elapsed Time After Start" readout staying at 0 min, then the culprit may be the Instrument Cluster. You can try to update the radio firmware and hard reset the system but it may not work. Also Toyota may issue a new TSB with a reflash so please...
  12. MG

    2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid Depleted 12V Vehicle Battery T-SB-0016-21

    Please see T-SB-0016-21 Applicability: 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid Introduction: Some 2021 model year Sienna Hybrid vehicles may exhibit a depleted 12V auxiliary battery when in IG-OFF due to a condition in which the Hybrid Vehicle Electronic Control Unit (HV ECU) does not sleep. The HV ECU may...
  13. Dread Pirate Roberts

    2001-2019 Toyota Hybrids High Voltage (HV) Battery Rescue Charge (HEV Workstation / GRX-5100) T-SB-0119-15 Revision 2

    Please see T-SB-0119-15 Revision 2 (Link Needed) Applicability: 2013 - 2018 Avalon Hybrid 2007 - 2017 Camry Hybrid 2006 - 2019 Highlander Hybrid 2012 - 2021 Prius C 2012 - 2018 Prius V 2001 - 2015 Prius 2016 - 2018 RAV4 Hybrid REVISION NOTICE: May 31, 2022 Rev2: The Applicability has been...
  14. MG

    2020-2021 Toyota Models Toyota Remote Connect - App Operating Tips Instructions T-TT-0599-20 Revision 4

    Please see Tech Tip T-TT-0599-20 Revision 4 CONDITION: Vehicle control apps might not operate as expected at times due to preconditions (normal operating parameters) not being established, vehicle settings and/or network/cellular coverage concerns. RECOMMENDATIONS: Please review and...
  15. MG

    2020-21 Toyota Vehicles Equipped with LG DCM 12 Volt Battery Discharge Diagnostic Recommendations T-TT-0625-20

    Please see T-TT-0625-20 APPLICABLE VEHICLES: 2021 Corolla Hybrid 2021 RAV4 Prime 2020 RAV4 2020 Camry 2020 Corolla Hatchback 2020 RAV4 Hybrid 2021 Corolla 2020 Camry Hybrid CONDITION: A 12V Battery Discharged and / or Dead condition can be due to multiple causes. In order to properly...
  16. MG

    2020-2021 LG DCM equipped vehicles, How to tell if a DCM firmware update is available T-TT-0627-20

    Please see T-TT-0627-20 and also T-SB-0095-20 Rev2 2020-2021 LG DCM equipped vehicles APPLICABLE VEHICLES: 2021 Avalon HV 2021 Venza HV 2021 RAV4 Prime 2020-2021 RAV4 2020-2021 Camry 2020-2021 Corolla Hatchback 2020-2021 RAV4 HV 2021 Corolla 2020-2021 Camry HV 2021 Avalon CONDITION...
  17. Dread Pirate Roberts

    2018-2020 Various Toyota Models Telematics, Bluetooth, or Speaker Inoperative From Continental DCM T-SB-0112-20 Revision 1

    Please see T-SB-0112-20 Revision 1 Applicability: 2019 Avalon, Avalon HV, Corolla Hatchback, Highlander, Highlander HV, RAV4, RAV4 HV 2020 Corolla, Corolla HV, Prius, Prius Prime 2018-2020 Sienna REVISION NOTICE: September 10, 2021 Rev1: The bulletin title and Repair Procedure section have...
  18. Dread Pirate Roberts

    2016-2022 Toyota High Voltage (HV) Battery Rescue Charge at Battery T-SB-0110-20 Revision 1

    Please see T-SB-0110-20 Revision 1 (Link Needed) REVISION NOTICE: May 31, 2022 Rev1 Applicability has been updated to include 2021 - 2022 model year Sienna Hybrid and Venza Hybrid; and 2022 model year Avalon Hybrid, Camry Hybrid, Highlander Hybrid, RAV4 Hybrid, Prius, and Tundra Hybrid...
  19. MG

    How to disable the Toyota Start Stop feature on the Toyota Highlander

    To temporarily disable the start stop feature then follow this method.... If you would like to disable the Start Stop feature, then you may want to try a product like this.. (We do not have any affiliation with this product/company/individual and have not tested or endorse this product. Try...
  20. MG

    2017-2019 Toyota Highlander Highlander Stop & Start Battery Information Tech Tip T-TT-0523-19 Revision 1

    Please see Tech Tip T-TT-0523-19 Revision 1 If you would like to disable the Start Stop feature, then you may want to try a product like this.. (We do not have any affiliation with this product/company/individual and have not tested or endorse this product. Try at your own risk.) APPLICABLE...
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