Canada - Antitheft System - False Security Alarm Operation

Bulletin
TSB3436

Issue Date
August 27, 2010

Market
Canada

Title
FALSE SECURITY ALARM OPERATION

Component
BODY COMPONENTS

Models
'09-'10 Venza

INTRODUCTION:
Some 2009 - 2010 Venza vehicles equipped with factory theft deterrent system may exhibit false triggering of the security horn when the vehicle is undisturbed. A newly designed hood latch assembly is now available to address this issue.






APPLICABILITY:

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:







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






WARRANTY INFORMATION:






PARTS INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Remove the hood lock assembly. Follow the procedure in the Repair Manual for hood lock control cable assembly removal. Use the instructions for vehicles "with Engine Hood Courtesy Switch".
Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: Venza
- Year: 2009/ 2010
- Service Category: Vehicle Exterior
- Section: Door/Hatch
- Keyword: Door/Hatch: Hood Lock Control Cable Assembly: Removal

NOTE:
Disconnect the control cable from the latch assembly but do NOT remove the control cable from the vehicle.

2. Install the replacement part, then re-attach the hood lock control cable assembly.
Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: Venza
- Year: 2009/ 2010
- Service Category: Vehicle Exterior
- Section: Door/Hatch
- Keyword: Door/Hatch: Hood Lock Control Cable Assembly: Installation

NOTE:
For complete diagnostic information regarding the Theft Deterrent System refer to ETAS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:

- Division: Toyota
- Model: Venza
- Year: 2009/ 2010
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Door/Hatch
- Keyword: Theft Deterrent/Keyless Entry: Theft Deterrent System (w/Smart Key System) How to Proceed with Troubleshooting

3. Confirm proper operation of the 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.