TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY RECALL 21TA04 – Potential Increased Braking Distance – 2020-2021 Toyota Supra

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY RECALL 21TA04
POTENTIAL INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE
CERTAIN 2020 – 2021 MODEL YEAR SUPRA VEHICLES

 

BACKGROUND

The subject vehicles are manufactured by BMWeBay logo. According to BMWeBay logo, the subject vehicles have been equipped with an engine management software that, under certain specific engine start conditions, could damage a component that provides braking power assistance. In this condition, there could be a loss in the brake assist and an increase in stopping distance. This can lead to an increased risk of a crash.

 

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

 

OVERVIEW OF WORK PROCEDURE (REPROGRAMMING USING ISTA)

Software inside the vehicle’s computers are reprogrammed using ToyotaeBay logo ISTA. Reprogramming of ECUs via ToyotaeBay logo ISTA requires that the software version of all the vehicle ECUs to be unified; therefore, reprogramming is always carried out for all ECUs.

It is not possible to select a target ECU and then reprogram it individually. Always follow the directions of this document when carrying out reprogramming work in order to prevent any potential damage to the ECUs due to by communication errors, voltage drops, or other problems.

 


SAFETY RECALL 21TA04 – Potential Increased Braking Distance – 2020-2021 Toyota Supra

 

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-21V598-0804.pdf 6145.122KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-21V598-9853.pdf 6078.812KB

 


Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=21V598&docType=RCL

 


 

Reprogramming

J2534 Reprogramming

Approved J2534 Devices only provide reprogramming capabilities and do not support diagnostic scantool functions. For full diagnostic capabilities, please consider TIS Techstream or Techstream Lite

ToyotaeBay logo, ScioneBay logo, and Lexus ECMs can be reprogrammed with the TIS Techstream, Techstream Lite, Diagnostic Tester, or can also be reprogrammed using a ToyotaeBay logo validated J2534 interface. Vehicle recalibration requires the use of the following:

  • TIS Professional Level Subscription
  • Personal Computer running Microsoft Windows XP/2000 or later operating system

ToyotaeBay logo strongly recommends USING ONLY VALIDATED INTERFACE DEVICES that appear on this list.

ToyotaeBay logo works closely with J2534 interface manufacturers to ensure that their hardware works safely and efficiently with our products. Every device listed on this page has been thoroughly tested and validated on ToyotaeBay logo, ScioneBay logo, and Lexus vehicles.

It is important to understand that only the specific devices, firmware, DLLs and APIs listed here have been tested by ToyotaeBay logo. We do not recommend use of any other J2534 device, firmware, DLL or API that is not listed here. Changes to J2534 hardware/software is outside of ToyotaeBay logo's control; in some cases, changes made to device hardware/software can negatively impact reprogramming performance. ToyotaeBay logo makes every effort to continue to work with J2534 interface manufacturers to ensure continued product compatibility as our respective products evolve.

 

J2534 Approved Device Application Chart

Device
Name
Supplier Version CUW
Version
Supported OS
Firmware* DLL* API*
Flasher LT-Import Bosch Diagnostics 01.02.07 01.02.07 04.04 8.8 B, C, D, E
Flasher PRO Bosch Diagnostics 01.09.18 01.09.18 04.04 8.8 B, C, D, E
Mastertech VCI Bosch Diagnostics 13.0.75.27 2.0.75.27 04.04 Testing in Progress B, C, D, E

VSI-2534

Dearborn Group 1.112 2.05.22 04.04 8.10 C, D

CarDAQ Plus

Drew Technologies 01.09.18 01.09.18 04.04 8.8 B, C, D, E
Mongoose MFC Drew Technologies 01.02.07 01.02.07 04.04 8.8 B, C, D, E

Mongoose PRO

Drew Technologies 1.1.12.0 1.1.12.0 04.04 8.16 A, B, C, D
Pass Thru Pro II Snap-On 01.09.18 01.09.18 04.04 8.8 B, C, D, E

*Original validated firmware/DLL versions may be superceded by the device manufacturer. Contact the device manufacturer if you are unable to find the versions listed above.

 

Supported Operating Systems

A Windows 8 (32-bit; 64-bit)
B Windows 7 (32-bit; 64-bit)
C Windows VISTA Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Ultimate
D Windows XP Pro SP1 or later
E Windows 2000 SP2 or later

For more information about the J2534 devices listed above, click on the vendor names. To report compatibility problems with listed hardware/software, please contact the device manufacturer.

 


Obtaining Calibration Files

The Flash Reprogramming Calibration CD is no longer available.

ECU Calibrations are now available for download directly from TIS. A valid TIS Professional Level subscription is required to access Calibration files. These files are compatible with the above mentioned scantools and J2534 interfaces. The Calibration page, located on the Diagnostics tab in the TIS site, contains all the most current vehicle calibration files, applicable Service Bulletins, and instructions for use. Select the following link for step by step instructions to access this page.

Note: Calibration Update Software is now included in the Techstream Software Installer. A valid TIS Professional Level subscription is required to download and install Techstream Software.

 

https://techinfo.toyota.com

 


 

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