L-SB-0119-17

L-SB-0119-17
March 13, 2017
Vibration at Idle in Park
Service
Category
Engine/Hybrid System
Section
Engine Control
Market USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
2015 - 2017
NX200T
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Introduction
Some 2015 – 2017 model year NX 200t vehicles equipped with 8AR-FTS engines may exhibit
an abnormal vibration at idle in Park. The Engine Control Module/ECM (SAE Term: Powertrain
Control Module/PCM) logic has been modified to reduce the possibility of this condition occurring.
Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
Warranty Information
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
OFP
T1
T2
EG1636
Reprogram ECM (PCM)
0.4
89661-78052
8A
99
APPLICABLE WARRANTY
This repair is covered under the Lexus 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.
Warranty application is limited to occurrence of the specified condition described in
this bulletin.
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Parts Information
PART NUMBER
DRIVETRAIN
PREVIOUS
NEW
FF/FF F Sport
89661-78050
89661-78051
89661-78052
89661-78053
AWD
89661-78060
89661-78061
89661-78062
89661-78063
AWD F Sport
89661-78070
89661-78071
89661-78072
89661-78073
All
PART NAME
QTY
Computer, Engine Control (ECM/PCM)
–
Authorized Modification Labels
1
00451-00001-LBL
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 – Parts – Dealer Support Material Order.
Required Tools & Equipment
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
SUPPLIER
PART NUMBER
Techstream 2.0*
Techstream Lite
QTY
TS2UNIT
ADE
TSLITEPDLR01
Techstream Lite (Green Cable)
1
TSLP2DLR01
NOTE
Only ONE of the Techstream units listed above is required.
Software version 11.30.137 or later is required
Additional Techstream units may be ordered by calling Approved Dealer
Equipment (ADE) at 1-800-368-6787.
The Diagnostic Tester is NOT recommended for flash reprogramming.
Please use Techstream or an approved J2534 interface to perform flash
reprogramming updates. Visit techinfo.toyota.com for more information
regarding J2534 reprogramming.
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SST)
PART NUMBER
QTY
GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station*
00002-MCGR8
1
NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-933-8335.
* Essential SST.
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Calibration Information
CALIBRATION ID
MODEL
NX 200t
DRIVETRAIN
VDS
PREVIOUS
NEW
FF/FF F Sport
896637805200
896637805300
896637805400
896637805500
896637805600
AWD
896637806200
896637806300
896637806400
896637806500
896637806600
AWD F Sport
896637807200
896637807300
896637807400
896637807500
YARBZ
BARBZ
896637807600
Repair Procedure
1. Confirm the vibration condition by turning the vehicle ON, turn OFF A/C and keep the vehicle in
Park. The vibration can be best felt between 800 – 1000 RPMs.
Is there an abnormal vibration?

YES – Continue to step 2.

NO – This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable Repair Manual.
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
2. Check for the Authorized Modifications Label affixed to the vehicle in the location shown below.
Confirm if the ECM (PCM) calibration has been updated.
Is the calibration ID listed NOT the latest ECM (PCM) calibration?

YES – Continue to step 3.

NO – This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable Repair Manual.
Figure 1. Location of Authorized Modifications Label on 2015 – 2017 NX 200t
1
Replacement ECM (PCM) Part Number
(i.e., 89661-78053 or 89661-78063)
4
Date Completed
2
New Calibration ID (i.e., 896637805600 or
896637806600)
5
This SB Number
3
Dealer Code
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Repair Procedure (Continued)
3. Flash reprogram the ECM (PCM).
NOTE
The GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station MUST be used in Power Supply Mode to maintain
battery voltage at 13.5 volts while flash reprogramming vehicle.
For details on how to use the GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station, refer to the
GR8 Instruction Manual located on the Technical Information System (TIS), Diagnostics –
Tools & Equipment – Battery Diagnostics.
Follow the procedures outlined in Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0021-14 “Techstream ECU Flash
Reprogramming Procedure,” and flash the ECM (PCM) with the NEW calibration file update.
4. Prepare and 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 NEW
PART NUMBER]
 Calibration ID(s) [Refer to the Calibration Information section for the NEW
CALIBRATION ID]
 Dealer Code
 Repair Date
 Change Authority [This bulletin number]
B. Install the Authorized Modifications Label to the vehicle at the location shown in Figure 1.
The Authorized Modifications Label is available through the MDC, P/N 00451-00001-LBL.
5. Verify the vibration condition is no longer present.
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