Canada - Instruments - Intermittent Display In Cold Temperature

Bulletin
3201R

Issue Date
June 26, 2009

Market
Canada

Title:
COMBINATION METER - INTERMITTENT DISPLAY

Component
BODY ELECTRICAL

Models
'04-'09 Prius


TSB REVISION NOTICE:
- March 16, 2010: The Parts Information table has been updated.
- The OFP in the Warranty Information table has been updated.

Previous versions of this TSB should be discarded.

INTRODUCTION:
Some 2004-2009 model year Prius vehicles may experience an intermittent condition where the combination meter display will not illuminate in cold weather conditions. An updated combination meter ECU is now available to correct this condition.

NOTE
In some instances while the vehicle is in park mode, the vehicle may not "ready off" by pressing the power switch. In this case the vehicle can achieve "ready off" by pushing and holding the power switch for more than 3 seconds.







APPLICABILITY:


PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:







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







WARRANTY INFORMATION:







PARTS INFORMATION:

NOTE
- Complete the odometer change record section in the owners manual supplement.
- Reset the inclination sensor after replacing the combination meter.


REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the combination meter assembly.

Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: Prius
- Year: 2004/2005
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Instrument Panel/ meter
- Keyword: Combination Meter Assy: Overhaul

- Division: Toyota
- Model: Prius
- Year: 2006/2007/2008/2009
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Meter/Gauge/Display
- Keyword: Meter: Combination Meter: Removal

3. Disassemble the combination meter and remove the combination meter ECU.

Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: Prius
- Year: 2004/2005
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Instrument Panel/ meter
- Keyword: Combination Meter Assy: Overhaul

- Division: Toyota
- Model: Prius
- Year: 2006/2007/2008/2009
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Meter/Gauge/Display
- Keyword: Meter: Combination Meter: Disassembly

4. Reassemble the combination meter assembly.

Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: Prius
- Year: 2004/2005
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Instrument Panel/ meter
- Keyword: Combination Meter Assy: Overhaul

- Division: Toyota
- Model: Prius
- Year: 2006/2007/2008/2009
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Meter/Gauge/Display
- Keyword: Meter Combination Meter: Reassembly

5. Reinstall updated combination meter assembly.

Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: Prius
- Year: 2004/2005
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Instrument Panel/ meter
- Keyword: Combination Meter Assy: Overhaul

- Division: Toyota
- Model: Prius
- Year: 2006/2007/2008/2009
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Meter/Gauge/Display
- Keyword: Meter Combination Meter: Installation

6. Reconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
7. Reset the inclination sensor.

NOTE
Perform the following procedures to correct inclination of the meter and inclination sensors when installing / removing / replacing the meter or after replacing the inclination sensors or main base.

Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: Prius
- Year: 2004/2005
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Diagnostics
- Keyword: Combination Meter Assy: On-Vehicle Inspection

- Division: Toyota
- Model: Prius
- Year: 2006/2007/2008/2009
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Meter/Gauge/Display
- Keyword: Meter/Gauge System: On vehicle Inspection

8. Check operation of combination meter and verify vehicle will "ready off" properly.
9. Initialize power systems as per applicable PDS TSB(s).

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.