L-SB-0044-19

L-SB-0044-19
November 18, 2019
MIL ON With Misfire DTC(s) P0301, P0302, P0303,
P0304, P0305, and/or P0306
Service
Category
Vehicle Interior
Section
Meter/Gauge/Display
Market USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
2016 - 2019
RX450H
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Introduction
Some 2016 – 2019 model year RX450h and 2018 – 2019 model year RX450hL vehicles may exhibit a MIL
ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs):

P0301 – Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected

P0302 – Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected

P0303 – Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected

P0304 – Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected

P0305 – Cylinder 5 Misfire Detected

P0306 – Cylinder 6 Misfire Detected
Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
Warranty Information
OP CODE
DESCRIPTION
TIME
OFP
T1
T2
EG1915
Engine ECM Reprogramming
and
R & R Ignition Coil
2.8
89661-#####
8A
74
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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MIL ON With Misfire DTC(s) P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, and/or P0306
Parts Information
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
QTY
90919-02280
90919-A2013
Coil Assy, Ignition
1
89661-#####
Computer, Engine Control
–
00451-00001-LBL
Authorized Modification Labels
1
PREVIOUS
NEW
Required Tools & Equipment
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
SUPPLIER
PART NUMBER
Techstream ADVi*
TSADVUNIT
Techstream 2.0
Techstream Lite
QTY
TS2UNIT
ADE
1
TSLITEPDLR01
Techstream Lite (Green Cable)
TSLP2DLR01
*Essential SST.
NOTE
 Only ONE of the Techstream units listed above is required.
 Software version 14.20.019 or later is required.
 Additional Techstream units may be ordered by calling Approved Dealer
Equipment (ADE) at 1-800-368-6787.
 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
Battery Diagnostic Tool*
DCA-8000P T
1
*Essential SST.
NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-933-8335.
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Calibration Information
YEAR
MODEL
ENGINE
NEW
348Q4000
348Q4100
348Q4200
348Q4300
348Q4400
348N0000
348N0100
348N0200
348V6000
348V6100
348V6200
RX450hL
348T1000
348T1100
348T1200
RX450h
348Z3000
348Z3100
RX450hL
348Z4000
348Z4100
2016
RX450h
2017
2GR-FXS
2018
2019
CALIBRATION ID
PREVIOUS
Repair Procedure
1. Confirm the condition exists.
Does the vehicle exhibit a MIL ON condition with ANY of the DTCs in the
introduction present?

YES — Continue to step 2.

NO — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable
Repair Manual.
2. Diagnose the misfire DTC(s).
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual:

2016 – 2017 RX450h:
Engine / Hybrid System – 2GR-FXS (Engine Control):
“P0300 – P0306; Random / Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected”

2018 RX450h and RX450hL:
Engine / Hybrid System – 2GR-FXS (Engine Control):
“P0300 – P0306; Random / Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected”

2019 RX450h and RX450hL:
Engine / Hybrid System – 2GR-FXS (Engine Control):
“P0300 – P0306; Random / Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected”
Does the diagnosis indicate a malfunctioning ignition coil?

YES — Continue to step 3.

NO — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable
Repair Manual.
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Repair Procedure (continued)
3. Use Techstream to confirm if the ECM (PCM) calibration has been updated and check for
the Authorized Modifications Label affixed to the vehicle in the location shown below.
Is the calibration ID listed in Techstream and on the label the latest ECM (PCM) calibration?

YES — This bulletin does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis using the applicable
Repair Manual.

NO — Continue to step 4.
Figure 1. Location of Authorized Modifications Label on 2016 – 2019 RX450h and 2018 – 2019 RX450hL
1
2
4
3
5
1
Replacement ECM (PCM) Part Number
(e.g., 90919-02280)
4
Date Completed
2
New Calibration ID (e.g., 348Q4400)
5
This SB Number
3
Dealer Code
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Repair Procedure (continued)
4. Flash reprogram the ECM (PCM).
NOTE
 The battery diagnostic tool MUST be used in Power Supply Mode to maintain battery voltage at
13.5V while flash reprogramming the vehicle.
 For details on how to use the battery diagnostic tool, refer to the DCA-8000 Instruction Manual
located at TIS – Diagnostics – Tools & Equipment – Battery Diagnostics.
5. Follow the procedures outlined in Service Bulletin L-SB-0001-18, Techstream ECU Flash
Reprogramming Procedure, and flash the ECM (PCM) with the NEW calibration file update.
6. Prepare and install the Authorized Modifications Label.
A. Using a permanent marker, enter the following information on the label:

ECM (PCM) 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 onto the vehicle at the location shown in
Figure 1. The Authorized Modifications Label is available through the MDC,
P/N 00451-00001-LBL.
7. Replace the ignition coil.
A. Remove the subject ignition coil.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual.
 2016 RX450h: Engine / Hybrid System – 2GR-FXS (Engine Control):
“Ignition Coil and Spark Plug: Removal”
 2017 – 2019 RX450h: Engine / Hybrid System – 2GR-FXS (Engine Control):
“Ignition Coil and Spark Plug: Removal”
 2018 – 2019 RX450hL: Engine / Hybrid System – 2GR-FXS (Engine Control):
“Ignition Coil and Spark Plug: Removal”
B. Install the NEW ignition coil.
Refer to TIS, applicable model and model year Repair Manual.
 2016 – 2019 RX450h and 2018 – 2019 RX450hL: Engine / Hybrid System –
2GR-FXS (Engine Control): “Ignition Coil and Spark Plug: Installation”
8. Test-drive the vehicle to confirm proper operation.
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