Hybrid System Software Update – 2013-2015 Toyota Prius

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
SAFETY RECALL 20TA10
HYBRID SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE
CERTAIN  2013 – 2015 PRIUS

 

Prius V Technical Instructions are in a separate document

 

The repair quality of covered vehicles is extremely important to ToyotaeBay logo.  All dealership technicians performing this recall are required to successfully complete the most current version of the E-Learning course โ€œSafety Recall and Service Campaign Essentialsโ€. To ensure that all vehicles have the repair performed correctly; technicians performing this recall repair are required to currently hold at least one of the following certification levels:

  • Expert Technician (Hybrid)
  • Master Technician
  • Master Diagnostic Technician

 

It is the dealershipโ€™s responsibility to select technicians with the above certification level or greater to perform this recall repair.  Carefully review   your resources, the technician skill level, and ability before assigning technicians to this repair.  It is important to consider technician days off and vacation schedules to ensure there are properly trained technicians available to perform this repair at all times.

 

I. OPERATION FLOW CHART

 

II. IDENTIFICATION OF AFFECTED VEHICLES

1. CHECK VEHICLE FOR CAMPAIGN ELIGIBILITY

a.  Compare the vehicles VIN to the VIN listed on the Repair Order to ensure they match.

b.  Check the TIS Vehicle Inquiry System to confirm the VIN is involved in this Campaign, and that it has not already been completed.

 

Note:  TMNA warranty will not reimburse dealers for repairs completed on vehicles that are not affected or were previously completed, even by another dealer.

 

III. PREPARATION

1. PARTS

Part Number Part Description Quantity
00451-00001-LBL*Authorized Modification Label1

 

*Labels can be ordered in packs of 25 from the MDC through the Dealer Daily Website

 

2. TOOLS, SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT 

  • Standard Hand Tools
  • Techstream 2.0 / Techstream Lite with software version 13.30 or greater installed
  • GR8 Battery Diagnostic Station
  • T-SB-0134-16

 

SST โ€“ These Special Service Tools required for this repair:

Part NumberTool NameQuantity
09891-47020InvertereBay logo Case Separator1
Campaign toolJoint Fuse removal tool1

 

Joint Fuse Removal Tool

The fuse removal tools were shipped to the dealers for a previous campaign.

 

IV. BACKGROUND

The involved vehicles were designed to enter a failsafe driving mode in response to certain hybrid system faults. ToyotaeBay logo has found that in rare situations, the vehicle may not enter a fail-safe driving mode as intended. If this occurs, the vehicle could lose power and stall.  While power steering and braking would remain operational, a vehicle stall while driving at higher speeds could increase the risk of a crash.

 


SAFETY RECALL 20TA10 – Hybrid System Software Update – 2013-2015 Toyota Prius & 2014-2017 Prius V

 

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-20V369-0509.pdf 1804.651KB

 


Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=20V369&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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