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Repair Instruction: Initialization
- Procedures necessary when ECU or other parts are replaced
Procedures necessary when ECU or other parts are replaced
INITIALIZATION REFERENCEReplacement Part Necessary Procedures Effects / Inoperative Functions When Necessary Procedures are not Performed Notes ECM Register VIN. DTC P0630 is output. - Any of shift solenoid valves Reset memory. Large shift shock. - Transmission wire Add and adjust the ATF level Automatic transmission assembly damaged. - Valve body and shift solenoid valve Add and adjust the ATF level Automatic transmission assembly damaged. - Perform the Reset Memory (AT initialization) Large shift shock - Oil cooler and oil cooler tube Add and adjust the ATF level Large shift shock. - Park/neutral position switch Adjust the park/neutral position switch - Back-up light does not turn on.
- Meter indicator display malfunction.
- Vehicle undrivable.
- Shifting not possible.
- Transmission floor shift assembly Adjust the shift lever position - Back-up light does not turn on.
- Meter indicator display malfunction.
- Vehicle undrivable.
- Shifting not possible.
- Automatic transmission assembly Add and adjust the ATF level Automatic transmission assembly damaged. - Perform the Reset Memory (AT initialization) Large shift shock. - Tire pressure warning ECU - Register transmitter IDs.
- Initialize tire pressure warning system.
- When DTC detection conditions of "transmitter ID not received" DTC is met, tire pressure warning light blinks for 1 minute, and then illuminates.
- Tire pressure monitoring function
- Tire pressure warning valve and transmitter - Register transmitter IDs
- Initialize tire pressure warning system
- When DTC detection conditions of "transmitter ID not received" DTC is met, tire pressure warning light blinks for 1 minute, and then illuminates
- Tire pressure monitoring function of replaced wheel
Even if only one wheel is replaced, IDs for all 5 wheels must be registered Master cylinder solenoid (Skid control ECU) Yaw rate and G sensor zero point calibration. - ABS warning light illumination
- "Check VSC System" indication on the multi-information display
- Yaw rate and a sensor - Clearing zero point calibration data.
- Yaw rate and G sensor zero point calibration.
- ABS warning light illumination
- "Check VSC System" indication on the multi-information display
- - Brake pedal
- Hydraulic brake booster
check brake pedal height - Brake performance problem
- Delayed stop light illumination or continuous illumination
- - Parking brake lever
- Parking brake cable
- Parking brake assembly
Adjust parking brake lever travel - Brake drag
- Brake performance problem
- Delayed stop light illumination or continuous illumination
- Garage door opener transmitter Registration Garage door does not operative - - ID code box
- Steering lock ECU
- ECM
- Key
- Certification ECU
Registration - Wireless door lock operation
- Entry operation
- Engine starting
- Steering unlock
- No. 1 seat cushion assembly (occupant classification ECU and occupant detection sensor) - Zero point calibration
- Registration
- Sensitivity check
- Occupant classification system
- Passenger airbag ON/OFF indicator
- Airbag system (Front passenger side)
- Seat belt warning system (Front passenger side)
- - Front Power window regulator motor LH
- Front Power window regulator motor RH
- Rear Power window regulator motor LH
- Rear Power window regulator motor RH
Initialize the motor - Jam protection function.
- Power window control system
- Sliding roof drive gear (Sliding roof ECU)
- Sliding roof glass
Initialize sliding roof system - Auto operation
- Jam protection function
- Sliding roof operation after engine switch off
- Wireless door lock control function
- Key-linked operation function (Driver side door only)
- Entry lock switch-linked operation
- Headlight assembly Adjustment Beam axis deviation - Fog light assembly Adjustment Beam axis deviation - Front bumper Adjustment Beam axis deviation - - REGISTRATION RELATED TO SFI SYSTEM
- DESCRIPTION
HINT:
This registration section consists of two parts: Read VIN and Write VIN.
- Read VIN: Explains the VIN reading process in a flowchart. This process allows the VIN stored in the ECM to be read in order to confirm that the two VINs, provided with the vehicle and stored in the vehicle ECM, are the same.
- Write VIN: Explains the VIN writing process in a flowchart. This process allows the VIN to be input into the ECM. If the ECM is changed, or the ECM VIN and vehicle VIN do not match, the VIN can be registered, or overwritten in the ECM by following this procedure.
- READ VIN
- Confirm the vehicle VIN.
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / VIN / VIN Read.
- WRITE VIN
- Confirm the vehicle VIN.
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / VIN / VIN Write.
- DESCRIPTION
- INITIALIZATION RELATED TO AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
- RESET MEMORYNOTE:
- Perform the Reset Memory (AT initialization) when replacing the automatic transmission assembly, valve body assembly or any of the shift solenoid valves.
- The Reset Memory can be performed only with the Techstream.
HINT:
The ECM memorizes the control conditions of the automatic transmission assembly and engine assembly. Therefore, when the automatic transmission assembly, valve body assembly or any of the shift solenoid valves has been replaced, it is necessary to reset the memory so that the ECM can memorize the new information.
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / Reset Memory.NOTE: After performing the Reset Memory, be sure to perform the Road Test described earlier.
HINT:
The ECM learns through the Road Test.
- RESET MEMORY
- ADJUSTMENT FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID
- BEFORE FILLING TRANSMISSION
- This transmission requires Toyota Genuine ATF WS transmission fluid.
- After servicing the transmission, you must refill the transmission with the correct amount of fluid.
- Keep the vehicle level while adjusting the fluid level.
- Proceed to the "Transmission Pan Fill" procedures if you replaced the entire transmission, transmission pan, drain plug, valve body and/or torque converter.
- Proceed to the "Transmission Fill" procedures after removing the refill plug if you replaced the transmission hose and/or output shaft oil seal.
- TRANSMISSION PAN FILL
- Remove the refill plug and overflow plug.
- Fill the transmission through the refill hole until fluid begins to trickle out of the overflow tube.
- Reinstall the overflow plug.
- TRANSMISSION FILL
- Push the shaft of the thermostat and fix it in place.
- By using compressed air, etc., blow dust off of the thermostat cap to clean it.
- Using a screwdriver, push the shaft of the thermostat.
HINT:
- Pushed amount: 5.5 to 7.0 mm (0.217 to 0.276 in.)
- Push the shaft until the screwdriver contacts the inside step of the cap.
- With the shaft of the thermostat pressed, push a pin (diameter: 1.0 to 1.8 mm (0.0394 to 0.0709 in.)) into a hole on the side of the thermostat cap. Insert the pin until it passes through the hole on the other side of the thermostat cap to fix the shaft in place.
- Fill the transmission with the amount of fluid listed in the table below.
Standard Capacity
CAPACITY SPECIFICATIONRepair Fill Amount Transmission pan and drain plug removal 2.7 liters (2.9 US qts, 2.4 lmp. qts) Transmission valve body removal 4.7 liters (5.0 US qts, 4.1 lmp. qts) Torque converter removal 6.1 liters (6.4 US qts, 5.4 lmp. qts) - Reinstall the refill plug to prevent the fluid from splashing.
HINT:
If you cannot add the listed amount of fluid, do the following:
- Install the refill plug.
- Allow the engine to idle with the air conditioning OFF.
- Move the shift lever through the entire gear range to circulate fluid.
- Wait for 30 seconds with the engine idling.
- Stop the engine.
- Remove the refill plug and add fluid.
- Reinstall the refill plug.
- Push the shaft of the thermostat and fix it in place.
- FLUID CIRCULATION
- Allow the engine to idle with the air conditioning OFF.
- Move the shift lever through the entire gear range to circulate fluid.
- ADJUST FLUID TEMPERATURENOTE: The fluid temperature can be confirmed by checking the indicator light in the meter or by using the Techstream. When using the Techstream, it is necessary to change to temperature detection mode in order to idle the vehicle appropriately.
- When using the Techstream:
- Turn the engine switch off.
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Connect the TC and TE1.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / A/T Oil Temperature 1.
- Check the ATF temperature.NOTE:
- If the fluid temperature is below 48°C (118°F), proceed to the next step. (Recommended ATF temperature: 43°C (109°F) or less)
- If the fluid temperature is 48 C (118 F) or more, turn the engine switch off and wait until the fluid temperature drops below 43°C (109°F).
- According to the display on the Techstream, perform the Active Test "Connect the TC and TE1".
HINT:
Indicator lights of the combination meter blink to output DTCs when TC and TE1 are connected.
- Start the engine.NOTE: Check that electrical systems such as the air conditioning system, audio system and lighting system are off.
- When not using the Techstream:
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- Using SST, connect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG) of the DLC3.
- Start the engine.NOTE: Check that electrical systems such as the air conditioning system, audio system and lighting system are off.
HINT:
Indicator lights of the meter blink to output DTCs when terminals TC and CG are connected.
- Slowly move the shift lever from P to S, then change the gears from 1st to 6th. Then return the shift lever to P.
HINT:
Slowly move the shift lever to circulate the fluid through each part of the transmission.
- Move the shift lever to D, and quickly move back and forth between N and D (once within 1.5 seconds) for at least 6 seconds. This will activate the fluid temperature detection mode.
Standard condition:
Indicator light (D) remains illuminated for 2 seconds and then turns off.
- When using the Techstream:
- Return the shift lever to P and press OFF on the Active Test display.
- When not using the Techstream:
- Return the shift lever to P and disconnect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG).
- Allow the engine to idle until the fluid temperature reaches 43 to 48°C (109 to 118°F).
- The indicator (D) will come on again when the fluid temperature reaches 43°C (109°F) and will blink when it exceeds 48°C (118°F).
Indicator Indication of ATF Temperature
INDICATOR INDICATION OF ATF TEMPERATURE CHARTBelow Proper Temperature Proper Temperature Higher than Proper Temperature Data List [A/T Oil Temperature 1] 43°C (109°F) or less Data List [A/T Oil Temperature 1] 43 to 48°C (109 to 118°F) Data List [A/T Oil Temperature 1] 48°C (118°F) or higher Indicator light (D) Turn off Indicator light (D) Turn on Indicator light (D) Blinking NOTE: Perform the fluid level inspection while the indicator light is on.
- When using the Techstream:
- FLUID LEVEL CHECKNOTE: The fluid temperature must be between 43 and 48°C (109 and 118°F) to accurately check the fluid level.
- Remove the overflow plug with the engine idling.
- Check that fluid comes out of the overflow tube. If fluid does not come out, proceed to the "Transmission Refill" procedures.
If fluid comes out, wait until the overflow slows to a trickle and proceed to the "Complete" procedures.
- TRANSMISSION REFILL
- Remove the overflow plug.
- Remove the refill plug and gasket.
- Add ATF into the refill hole until ATF flows from the overflow tube.
- Wait until the overflow slows to a trickle and proceed to the "Complete" procedures.
- COMPLETE
- Install a new gasket and the overflow plug.
Torque: 20 N*m (204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf)
- Stop the engine.
- Install a new gasket and the refill plug.
Torque: 39 N*m (400 kgf*cm, 29 ft.*lbf)
- Remove the pin.
- Install a new gasket and the overflow plug.
- BEFORE FILLING TRANSMISSION
- ADJUSTMENT FOR PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH
- ADJUST PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
- Loosen the bolt of the park/neutral position switch and move the shift lever to N.
- Align the groove with the neutral basic line.
- Hold the switch in the position described above and tighten the bolt.
Torque: 13 N*m (130 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf)
- After the adjustment, perform the on-vehicle inspection.
- ADJUST PARK/NEUTRAL POSITION SWITCH ASSEMBLY
- REGISTRATION RELATED TO TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM
- DESCRIPTION OF CODE REGISTRATION
It is necessary to register the transmitter ID in the tire pressure warning ECU when replacing a tire pressure warning valve and transmitter and/or the tire pressure warning ECU:
Prepare all transmitter ID data before starting registration.
- Before registration
- In case of tire pressure warning ECU replacement:
- Read the registered transmitter IDs that are stored in the old ECU using the Techstream and note them down.
- If reading the stored transmitter IDs is impossible due to malfunctions of components such as the tire pressure warning antenna and receiver, remove the tires from the wheels and check the IDs located on the tire pressure warning valve and transmitters.
- In case of tire pressure warning valve and transmitter replacement:
- Take a note of the 7 digit number (transmitter ID) written on the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter.
- In case of tire pressure warning ECU replacement:
- Before registration
- DESCRIPTION OF CODE REGISTRATION
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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