T-SB-0096-09 March 20, 2009

Torque Converter Flex Lockup Shudder

Service
Category Drivetrain

Section Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Market USA

Applicability

YEAR(S) MODEL(S) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2005 – 2009 Tacoma Body Type(s): Access Cab, Regular Cab

Drive Type(s): 2WD
Engine(s): 2TR
Plant Code(s): Z
Transmission(s): 4AT
VDS(s): NX22N, TX22N
WMI(s): 5TE

TSB SUPERSESSION NOTICE

The information contained in this TSB supersedes TSB No. T-SB-0048-09.

• The following sections have been updated to include information for 2005 – 2007 model year
Tacoma vehicles:

• Applicability

• Warranty Information

• Parts Information

• Calibration Information

TSB No. T-SB-0048-09 is Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to
review the entire content of this service bulletin before proceeding.

Introduction

Some customers with 4 cylinder (2TR-FE) and A340 (4-speed) automatic transmission equipped
Tacoma vehicles may experience an intermittent shudder or vibration. This condition lasts for
approximately one second and occurs when lightly accelerating after an upshift into 3rd or 4th
gear with the torque converter assembly in Flex Lockup. This vibration is commonly described as
feeling like driving over “rumble strips” or on a “washboard” road. The Engine Control Module/ECM
(SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been revised to prevent the learning of an
incorrect value during certain driving conditions. Use the following repair procedure to address
customer concerns.

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Production Change Information

This TSB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown below.
MODEL DRIVETRAIN PLANT PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN

Tacoma 4AT NUMMI 5TE*X22N*9Z646635

Warranty Information

OP CODE DESCRIPTION TIME OFP T1 T2

EG9004 Recalibrate ECM (PCM) Engine 0.5 89661-##### 03 74

APPLICABLE WARRANTY
• This repair is covered under the Toyota 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 correction of a problem based upon a customer’s specific

complaint.

Parts Information

PREVIOUS PART CURRENT PART

MODEL YEAR PART NAME QTY
NUMBER NUMBER

89661-04A20 –
2005 89661-04A22
89661-04A21
2006 89661-04B70 89661-04B71 Computer Assembly, Engine –
Control
2007 89661-04C30 –
89661-04D31
2008 – 2009 89661-04D30 –
– 00451-00001-LBL Same Authorized Modifications Label 1

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 – Dealer Support Materials Orders.

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Calibration Information

MODEL YEAR MODEL ECM (CPU) PREVIOUS CALIBRATION ID NEW CALIBRATION ID VDS

30425000
2005 30425200
30425100
2006 30416000 30416100 NX22N
Tacoma Engine
TX22N
2007 30438000
30448100
2008 – 2009 30448000

Required Tools & Equipment

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER PART NUMBER QTY

TIS Techstream*
ADE TSUNT 1
NOTE: Software version 4.00.017 or later is required.

* Essential SST.

NOTE

• Additional TIS 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

with this calibration file. Please use TIS Techstream or an approved
J2534 interface to perform this update. Visit techinfo.toyota.com for more
information regarding J2534 reprogramming.

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SST’S) PART NUMBER QTY

GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station* 00002-MCGR8 1

* Essential SST.

NOTE
• Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-933-8335.

• The GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station (P/N 00002-MCGR8) supersedes the Automatic Trickle
Charger (P/N 00002-YA122-01) and Fast Battery Chargers (Associated P/N ASE6003 and
Christie P/N CAPPDQ). P/N 00002-YA122-01, ASE6003, and CAPPDQ are now obsolete.

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Repair Procedure

1. Test drive the vehicle and confirm there is a vibration or shudder under light throttle acceleration.
2. Use TIS Techstream to take a snapshot when shudder vibration is occurring to confirm that it
occurs when in 3rd or 4th gear while lightly accelerating.
Configure snapshot as follows:
30 Second Duration
Trigger Point at Midpoint (50%)

NOTE
Refer to the University of Toyota online training class P901C “Techstream InDepth” for
information about taking snapshots and graphing snapshots on Techstream.

3. Use Data List and the graphing functions of the Snapshot feature to confirm the following data
parameters when the shudder occurs:
• Vehicle Speed
• Engine Speed
• Lock Up
• Shift Status

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Repair Procedure (Continued)

Figure 1. Sample Techstream Snapshot of Flex Lockup Shudder Occurring in 3rd Gear

3 4

1 23.6 mph (38 km/h) When Shudder Starts 3 3rd Gear

2 Lock Up is “OFF” 4 Shudder Occurs

• If Lock Up is “OFF”, and vehicle has just shifted into 3rd or 4th gear when shudder/vibration
occurs — This TSB applies — Go to step 4.
• If shudder/vibration occurs in 2nd gear, or when Lock Up is “ON” — This TSB does NOT
apply. Continue diagnosis per Repair Manual.
4. Disconnect the battery for at least 10 minutes, and then test drive the vehicle again.
Shudder/vibration should be eliminated.
• If shudder/vibration is eliminated — Go to step 5.
• If shudder/vibration is still present — This TSB does NOT apply. Continue diagnosis per
Repair Manual.

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Repair Procedure (Continued)

5. Check for the Authorized Modifications Label affixed to the vehicle in the location shown in
Figure 2. Confirm if the ECM (PCM) calibration has been updated using Techstream Health
Check. If the calibration ID listed is NOT the latest ECM (PCM) calibration — go to step 6.
Figure 2. Location of Authorized Modifications Label on 2005 – 2009 Tacoma

1
2

3 4
5

1 Replacement ECM Part Number (i.e., 89661-04A22) 4 Date Completed

2 New Calibration ID(s) (i.e., 30425200) 5 This TSB Number
3 Dealer Code

6. 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 the 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 – Battery.

Follow the procedures outlined in TSB No. SS002-07, “Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming
Procedure”, and flash the ECM (PCM) with the NEW calibration file update.
7. Start the engine and warm it up to normal operating temperature before test driving.
8. Test drive the vehicle to confirm proper vehicle operation.

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Repair Procedure (Continued)

9. 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 CURRENT PART
NUMBER]
• Calibration ID(s) [Refer to the Calibration Identification Chart for the NEW
CALIBRATION ID]
• Dealer Code
• Repair Date
• Change Authority [This TSB number]
B. Affix the Authorized Modifications Label to the vehicle at the location shown in
Figure 2. The Authorized Modifications Label is available through the MDC,
P/N 00451-00001-LBL.

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