Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0500 Set
T-SB-0212-09July 15, 2009
MIL "ON" DTC P0500
Service Category
Engine/Hybrid System
Section
Engine Control
Market
USA
Applicability
Introduction
Some 2007 - 2009 model year Camry vehicles may exhibit a MIL "ON" condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0500 - Vehicle Speed Sensor "A". The Engine Control Module/ECM (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) has been modified to reduce the possibility of this condition occurring. Use the following repair procedure to address this condition.
Warranty Information
APPLICABLE WARRANTY
^ This repair is covered under the Toyota Federal Emission Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 96 months or 80,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.
^ For 2007 - 2009 Camry 4-cylinder models certified as PZEVs (Partial Zero Emission Vehicles) that are sold, registered, and operated in California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon (starting with '09 MY), Rhode Island, and Vermont, this repair is covered under the California Emissions Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 180 months or 150,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.
^ Warranty application is limited to occurrence of the specified condition described in this bulletin.
Parts Information
NOTE
^ The ECM (PCM) should NOT be replaced as part of the repair procedure.
^ Authorized Modification Labels may be ordered in packages of 25 from the Materials Distribution Center (MDC) through Dealer Daily - Dealer Support Materials Orders.
Calibration Information
Required Tools & Equipment
Inspection Procedure
1. Inspect the Freeze Frame Data stored under "Engine and ECT" with the DTC P0500. (See Figure 1.)
2. Is the stored vehicle speed less than 5 mph (8 km/h)?
^ YES - Proceed to the Repair Procedure and flash reprogram the ECM.
^ NO - STOP - This TSB may not apply. Proceed with normal Repair Manual diagnostic procedures. If no fault can be found, then proceed to the Repair Procedure and flash reprogram the ECM.
Repair Procedure
1. Check for the Authorized Modifications Label affixed to the vehicle in the location shown in Figure 2. Confirm if the ECM (PCM) calibration has been updated. If the calibration ID listed is NOT the latest ECM (PCM) calibration - go to step 2.
2. Flash reprogram the ECM (PCM).
^ The GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station MUST be used in Power Supply Mode to maintain battery voltage at 13.5 volts while flash reprogramming the vehicle.
^ For details on how to use the GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station, refer to the located on the Technical Information System (TIS), Diagnostics - Battery
Follow the procedures outlined in TSB No. SS002-07, "Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure", and flash the ECM (PCM) with the NEW calibration file update.
3. Start the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature before test driving.
4. Test drive the vehicle to confirm proper vehicle operation and ECM (PCM) learning. Refer to TIS applicable model year Camry Repair Manual:
2007 / 2008 / 2009 Camry Drivetrain - Automatic Transmission/Transaxle - "U250E Automatic
Transaxle: Automatic Transaxle System: Road Test"
5. Install the Authorized Modifications Label.
A. Using a permanent marker enter the following information on the label:
^ ECM part number [Refer to the Parts Information section for the CURRENT PART NUMBER]
^ Calibration ID(s) [Refer to the Calibration Identification Chart for the NEW CALIBRATION ID]
^ Dealer Code
^ Repair Date
^ Change Authority [This TSB number]
B. Affix the Authorized Modifications Label to the vehicle at the location shown in Figure 2. The Authorized Modifications Label is available through the MDC P/N 00451-00001-LBL.