Canada - Antitheft - False Security Alarm Operation

Bulletin
TSB3081R

Issue Date
October 31, 2008

Market
Canada

Title
FALSE SECURITY ALARM OPERATION

Component
BODY COMPONENTS

Models
'07 - '11 Camry

TSB REVISION NOTICE
- August 27, 2010: Applicability has been updated to include 2009 - 2011 model year Camry vehicles.
- Camry HV, Highlander, and Highlander HV models have been removed from the bulletin.
- Parts Information has been updated.

Any previous printed versions of this service bulletin should be discarded.

INTRODUCTION:

Some vehicles may exhibit a false triggering of the security horn on models equipped with factory theft deterrent system when the vehicle is undisturbed. An updated hood latch assembly with switch is now available to address this condition.






APPLICABILITY:






WARRANTY INFORMATION:

PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:







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

Tsutsumi Production
XLE grade has factory theft deterrent system standard. Factory theft deterrent system not available on other grades produced at this plant.

TMMK Production
XLE grade has standard theft deterrent system. SE grade has optional factory theft deterrent system. LE grade is not available with factory theft deterrent system.

NOTE
For Camry vehicles built at TMMK, the underlined number in the VIN (12th digit) represents plant assembly line code and is necessary to properly identify Production Change Effective VIN (0 - 4 = Line 1, 5 - 9 = Line 2).






PARTS INFORMATION:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

Removal

Follow the procedure in the repair manual for hood lock control cable assembly removal

Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: Camry
- Year: 2007/ 2008/ 2009/ 2010/ 2011
- Service Category: Vehicle Exterior
- Section: Door/Hatch
- Keyword: Engine Hood/Door: Hood Lock Control Cable Assembly: Removal

For all vehicles, follow the procedure for removal of the hood lock assembly "with Engine Hood Courtesy Switch."

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

Installation

To reinstall, follow the procedure in the repair manual for hood lock control cable assembly installation.

Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: Camry
- Year: 2007/ 2008/ 2009/ 2010/ 2011
- Service Category: Vehicle Exterior
- Section: Door/Hatch
- Keyword: Engine Hood/Door: Hood Lock Control Cable Assembly: Installation

NOTE
For complete diagnostic information regarding the Theft Deterrent System, refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Toyota
- Model: Camry
- Year: 2007/ 2008/ 2009/ 2010/ 2011
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Theft Deterrent/Keyless Entry
- Keyword: Theft Deterrent: Theft Deterrent System (w/Smart Key System): How To Proceed with Troubleshooting

- Division: Toyota
- Model: Camry
- Year: 2007/ 2008/ 2009/ 2010/ 2011
- Service Category: Vehicle Interior
- Section: Theft Deterrent/Keyless Entry
- Keyword: Theft Deterrent: Theft Deterrent System (w/o Smart Key System): How To Proceed with Troubleshooting

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.