Auto maintenance info– category –

Change ECU program and replace ETV Description of defect The computer (engine ECU) controlling the prime mover has an inappropriate operation program for checking the operating range of the electronically controlled throttle valve (ETV),...

Inspect the tightness of the pulley mounting bolts and, if insufficient, tighten them to the specified torque Description of defect In some engines, the mounting bolts for the water pump drive pulley are not sufficiently tightened, and a...

Add covers to the arm fixation part of the exterior door handle at all passenger entrances Description of defect Due to an improper fixing method of the exterior door handle arm at all passenger entrances, cracks may occur at the arm fix...

Replace the seal packing and nut with a countermeasure Description of defect Due to improper specifications of the waterproof seal packing and assembly method of the mounting nut, the waterproof performance of some rear combination lamps...

Replace the control unit in question with an improved product Description of defect In engines equipped with turbochargers, the condition judgment program of the control unit for controlling the engine has inappropriate parts, and restar...

Inspect the vehicle and replace the defective blower motor with a new one, and install a water stop plate in the heater Description of defect Inadequate sealing structure of the joint between the heater case and evaporator cover inside t...

Remove said bolts, apply adhesive, and retighten to the specified torque Description of defect In the cooling system of a prime mover, some fastening bolts between the electric fan motor and the cover are not tightened properly. If the f...

Replace the stopper with an improved one Description of defect On accelerator pedals for electronically controlled throttles, if the accelerator pedal is depressed diagonally sideways with an extremely high force beyond the normally expe...

Change the programme of the engine control unit Description of defect Due to improper fuel injection control in the electronic control unit of the prime mover, if the vehicle is driven frequently at high speed and high load, the engine w...

Rewrite to engine control programme Description of defect When the engine is driven at low ambient temperatures, water in the EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) gas may condense and accumulate in the intake manifold. If the accelerator peda...