RX 350 AWD V6-3.5L (2GR-FE) (2007)
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Variable Valve Timing Actuator: Customer Interest
Engine - Ticking Noises/MIL ON/Multiple VVTi DTC's Set
L-SB-0028-09
Rev2
March 19, 2009
Engine Ticking Noise and/or MIL "ON" P0014, P0015, P0024, P0025, P0017, or P0018
Service Category
Engine/Hybrid System
Section
Engine Mechanical
Market
USA
Applicability
TSB REVISION NOTICE
April 15, 2010 Rev2:
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Warranty Information has been updated (Combo C).
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Parts Information has been updated (Oil Filter Element Kit).
June 15, 2009 Rev1:
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An important statement has been added to the Introduction - PLEASE READ.
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Applicability, Warranty Information, and Repair Procedure sections have been updated to include 2010 model year RX 350.
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Production Change Information with VIN breaks has been added.
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Parts Information has been updated.
Any previous printed versions of this service bulletin should be discarded.
Introduction
It is mandatory that the VVT-i gear actuator bolts, actuator center section alignment, and actuator body be inspected BEFORE performing this TSIB. If
no concerns are noted with these parts, this TSIB does NOT apply.
Some 2007 - 2009 model year ES 350 and 2007 - 2010 model year RX 350 vehicles may exhibit a ticking/clicking type noise from the cylinder head
cover area that may be accompanied by a MIL "ON" and one or more VVT-i related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). Please use the following repair
procedure to address customer concerns.
Production Change Information
