T-SB-0120-20

T-SB-0120-20
December 11, 2020
Replacement ECU Software Configure Process
Service
Category
Steering
Section
Power Assist Systems
Market USA
Applicability
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
2021
Venza HV
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Introduction
Some 2021 model year Venza Hybrid vehicles may require the download and installation of
vehicle specific software or configuration software when the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) is
replaced. Techstream software has been modified to indicate when configuration software is
required. A new Configure column has been added to the Techstream Health Check Results
screen to show when configuration software is available for a specific ECU. Follow the Operation
Procedure in this bulletin to complete the ECU Software Configure Process.
Refer to the applicability chart below for a list of Models and ECUs that will require configuration
software when the specified ECU is replaced:
YEAR(S)
MODEL(S)
ECU(S) REQUIRING CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE
2021
Venza HV
EMPS ECU
NOTE
ECU is a Toyota term used to describe integrated computerized devices responsible for managing the
operation of a system or subsystem. In this bulletin, ECU is used as a generic label for the following SAE
J1930 standard references:
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Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
Engine Control Module (ECM).
Transmission Control Module (TCM).
Any other Toyota specific control unit.
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Replacement ECU Software Configure Process
Required Tools & Equipment
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.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
SUPPLIER
Techstream ADVI*
PART NUMBER
QTY
TSADVUNIT
Techstream 2.0
TS2UNIT
ADE
1
Techstream Lite
TSLITEPDLR01
Techstream Lite (Green Cable)
TSLP2DLR01
*Essential SST.
NOTE
 Only ONE of the Techstream units listed above is required.
 Software version 15.20.016 or later is required.
 Additional Techstream units may be ordered by calling Approved Dealer Equipment (ADE)
at 1-800-368-6787.
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Replacement ECU Software Configure Process
Operation Procedure
1. AFTER ECU replacement, connect Techstream, select the applicable vehicle and options, and
select Next.
Figure 1.
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Operation Procedure (continued)
2. Perform a Health Check. During the Health Check, Techstream will automatically detect the
replacement ECU needs configuration software. On the Health Check Results page, select Yes
in the Configure column to begin the configuration software download process.
Figure 2.
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Operation Procedure (continued)
3. Login to TIS.
Figure 3.
4. Enter a password for secondary authentication and select Login.
Figure 4.
5. When the ECU Configure Software confirmation screen is displayed, return to Techstream.
Figure 5.
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Operation Procedure (continued)
6. Has the configuration software been previously downloaded?
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YES — Continue to step 7.
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NO — Select Next as shown in the figure below and continue to step 7.
Figure 6.
NOTE
Selecting Output will display a list of the required configuration software for each ECU. This feature
is available to print the list of required ECU software when needed.
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Operation Procedure (continued)
7. Downloading the software may take several minutes. When the download is complete, select
Next to start the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW).
Figure 7.
8. Refer to Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0107-20 ECU Flash Reprogramming With Security
Signature and complete the programming as instructed there.
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Operation Procedure (continued)
9. When programing is complete, Techstream will send the updated vehicle information to TIS.
Select Next.
Figure 8.
10. Enter a password for secondary authentication and select Login.
Figure 9.
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Operation Procedure (continued)
11. Return to Techstream when the ECU Configure Software confirmation displays, as
shown below.
Figure 10.
12. Once Vehicle Information has been sent to TIS, select Exit, clear any DTCs that may have
been set, and perform a final Health Check to confirm no additional software updates
are available.
Figure 11.
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