Steering Angle Sensor (BR008-04 REV.)
Publication date: 2005-02-23Reference number: BR008-04 REV.
Supersedes refnos: BR008-04
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Reference Number(s): BR008-04 REV, Date of Issue:
February 23, 2005
Superceded Bulletin(s): BR008-04, Date of Issue:
November 30, 2004
| TOYOTA: | 2004 Highlander & Sienna |
| GROUP: | BRAKES |
| APPLIES TO: | 2004 Highlander & Sienna |
| COPYRIGHT: | © 2018 Toyota, USA License Agreement TMS1002 |
NOTE:
TSB REVISION NOTICE:
The previous TSB should be discarded.
- February 23, 2005: The Production Change Information table has been updated.
The previous TSB should be discarded.
Introduction
Some customers may experience an intermittent VSC activation after starting the engine and driving straight from a stop position. This condition is always accompanied by the instrument panel VSC light and audible warning buzzer turning on at the same time. To prevent this condition, the Steering Angle Sensor has been changed.
Applicable Vehicles
- 2004 model year Highlander and Sienna vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.
Production Change Information
PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION
| MODEL | PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN |
|---|---|
| Highlander | JTEGD21A#40104366 |
| JTEHD21A#40032825 | |
| JTEDP21A#40041794 | |
| JTEDD21A#40104490 | |
| JTEEP21A#40064768 | |
| JTEGP21A#40041907 | |
| JTEHP21A#40064907 | |
| Sienna | 5TDZA2#C#4S194312 |
| 5TDBA2#C#4S025440 |
Parts Information
PARTS INFORMATION
| MODEL | PREVIOUS PART NUMBER | CURRENT PART NUMBER | PART NAME | QTY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlander | 89245-33030 | 89245 08011 | Sensor, Steering | 1 |
| Sienna | 89245-08010 |
Warranty Information
WARRANTY INFORMATION
| OP CODE | DESCRIPTION | TIME | MODEL | OFP | T1 | T2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR4002 | R & R Steering Angle Sensor | 0.8 | HIghlander | 89245-33030 | 87 | 74 |
| Sienna | 89245-08010 |
Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Toyota Comprehensive Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 36 months or 36,000 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.
Required SSTs
NOTE:
Additional Diagnostic Tester Kits, CAN Interface Modules, Program Cards or other SSTs may be ordered by calling SPX/OTC.
Repair Procedure
- Check for ABS/VSC DTCs using the Diagnostic Tester.
- If ABS/VSC DTC(s) are present, then follow diagnostics for specific DTC(s).
- If no ABS/VSC DTC(s) are present, then remove and replace the steering angle sensor following the procedures outlined in the 2004 model year Highlander or Sienna Repair Manual: Brake, Steering Sensor.
- Perform Zero Point Calibration. Refer to TSB No. BR001-04 , "Zero Point Calibration."
- Road test vehicle.