TSB 3046 is confirmed

[joeylgarcia]

Wholemilk is right about that existing TSB. i called up Toyota Service in Granville and it affects the 09 matrix and corolla. so everybody bring in your corollas for an ECM/ECU reflash.

so maybe that is why my corolla's oil dip stick level is always at the half or below that even after they have refilled it a couple of months ago.

thanks for that heads up.

[pwain]

Originally Posted by joeylgarcia

Wholemilk is right about that existing TSB. i called up Toyota Service in Granville and it affects the 09 matrix and corolla. so everybody bring in your corollas for an ECM/ECU reflash.

so maybe that is why my corolla's oil dip stick level is always at the half or below that even after they have refilled it a couple of months ago.

thanks for that heads up.

No. Bring your Corolla to a dealer if you're experiencing this issue. Otherwise, you are wasting your gas and their time.

A TSB is not a recall, its does not affect everyone, or even near a majority. If you are worried about TSB's, buying a first year run was probablly not a good idea. Compare the TSBs for an 03 corolla vs an 08. If you take your car in for all of them, expect to know everyone at the dealership by name.


Ohh, and this isn't the first TSB, there is also one for floormats.

[cabur]

Granville Toyota is a dealer. I got mine from them too.

[LeanBurn]

There should be a public place where we can all get these TSBs. Its our right as owners to know what is going on with regards to the vehicles we purchase, and their obligation to tell us. If I can, I am going to go in for every TSB that comes out, I paid for a complete car and I am going to continue to get it.

[sinnaever]

ALL models... or just the 1.8L?!?!?!!?

[joeylgarcia]

Granville Toyota Service Center said it affects the 09 matrix and corolla. the service guy wasnt too specific but as pwain mentioned, bring your car in only if you are experiencing the issue behind TSB 3046.

[pwain]

Originally Posted by LeanBurn

There should be a public place where we can all get these TSBs. Its our right as owners to know what is going on with regards to the vehicles we purchase, and their obligation to tell us. If I can, I am going to go in for every TSB that comes out, I paid for a complete car and I am going to continue to get it.

The right is there, your just forfeiting it by not reading your owners manual.

For those in the states, the summaries can be pulled at safecar.gov. Your dealer can provide further information.

[dchev]

I just visited my Toyota Dealer, Charlotte, NC. TSB is from August 1, 2008, and it is called T-SB-0145-08.
Applicability:
2009 Toyota Corola/Matrix with 2ZR Engine, and Transmission(s): 5MT, 4AT. VDS(s)Corolla: BL40E, BU40E; VDS(s)Matrix: KU40E

Introduction:
Under certain driving conditions SOME 2009 model year Corolla and Matrix vehicles may exhibit engine oil consumption. The Engine Control Module/ECM logic has been modified to improve this condition. Use the following repair procedure to address customer concerns.

Warranty Information:
OP Code: EG8034 Description: Recalibrate ECM Engine Time: 0.6 OFP: 89661-##### T1: 11 T2: 99

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 compaint.

Next, TSB says that ECM shold NOT be replaced as part of the repair procedure!

[dchev]

I did not upgrade my ECM. Dealer says that I still need to monitor car performance (only 1700 miles) and then if car needs it to do the upgrade. This TSB is for only 1.8l engines of 2009 Toyota Corolla/Matrix.
What do you think guys? Should I wait or go to another dealer and just request TSB to be done on my car?

[rolla-XRS]

Geez guys - do your reasearch.

Recall means there's a part seriously f'd up and they need to replace them. This like what should have happened with Ford Explorer and tires.

TSB does NOT mean recall. It's like a page update to the mechanics FAQ binder.

A TSB (called a Technical Service Bullitin) helps dealers with diagnosing customer concerns...and keeps them from screwing around with your car and GUESSING what the cause of the concern is. FOR EXAMPLE, you come into the dealer and complain about somethiing like a rattle. Dealer replaces entire dash - and concern still remains. DOH! This is like taking a hammer to the problem when all they'd need to do is tweak something...if they read the FAQ.

So yes - we all have complete cars. I'm pretty sure mine is has all it's 2000 parts.

[dchev]

I believe this is a software update. If this new software patch can improve the work of my car's engine, I am all for it.
I preffer to prevent any issue with the engine, so I will do this software update tomorrow.

[cabur]

Pl post after you've done the upgrade. Let us know if there's any performance difference.
I'm still puzzled how excessive oil consumption can be reduced by a ECU update.

[LeanBurn]

Originally Posted by cabur

Pl post after you've done the upgrade. Let us know if there's any performance difference.
I'm still puzzled how excessive oil consumption can be reduced by a ECU update.

yes, yes we are all anxious to hear.

[dchev]

I just came back from my Toyota Dealer. I showed them TSB number and asked them to update the computer of the car. They did it in 45 minutes.
It was just a software update.
Description of Labor: Oil consuption TSB 0145-08 ECM Update.

I do not think that I had any problem with oil consumption; however, I treat this update as preventive maintenance of engine's performance.
The ride of vehicle is the same after this update.

[LeanBurn]

I wish we could get an answer on what this update actually does within the engine. Too bad evne the dealerships don't know. Anyone know a toyota master mech?