2013 Scion TC Technical Service Bulletins

99 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Scion TC. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10132141Oct 28, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The appearance of spots in tempered glass (when viewed at certain angles) is the result of the heat treating and quick quenching process during manufacturing.
• 10060943Oct 28, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132138Oct 3, 2013Engine. Due to the improved performance and durability of 0w-20 synthetic oil, Scion has extended the oil change intervals to 10,000 miles for vehicles that require this oil (except for FR-S). With this change, the following should be noted
• 10060940Oct 3, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132105Oct 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide precautions to follow when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly to avoid MIL ?ON,? shifting issues, and/or transmission damage. Use the information in this bulletin when installing an automatic transmission/transaxle assembly.
• 10132167Sep 24, 2013Equipment. Customers with vehicles equipped with the premium head unit (BeSpoke powered by Zypr) who use an iPhone 4 or 4S that has been updated to iOS7 may experience a blank display when using the BeSpoke application on the head unit.
• 10060939Sep 24, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132166Sep 17, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Some customers may complain of a loose windshield molding or noise while driving as a result of a loose molding.
• 10060938Sep 17, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132165Sep 13, 2013Equipment. To receive satellite radio functions after the initial trial period has expired, the customer must enter into a contract with XM Satellite Radio Inc. After entering into a contract, registration of an 8-digit XM Radio ID is required. This 8-digit XM Radio ID is found by turning to channel ?0? of the satellite radio.
• 10060937Sep 13, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132174Sep 12, 2013Equipment. Some 2008 ? 2016 model year Scion vehicles may exhibit odors naturally occurring from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors. Although there is no way to eliminate these odors, follow the General Procedure in this bulletin to minimize the odors experienced.
• 10060923Sep 12, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060936Aug 27, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060929Aug 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132272Jul 31, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Tips for writing a DPR (Dealer Product Report) on manufacturing issues for windows and windshields.
• 10060934Jul 31, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132271Jul 25, 2013Equipment. Certain service publications, Technical Service Bulletins, Service Campaign Technical Instructions and Service & Parts Operation Communication Bulletins may reference specifically required adhesives and sealants
• 10132270Jul 3, 2013Equipment, Tires. Prior to tire rotation use the quick reference chart below to verify the size of the lug nut and the lug nut torque specifications. The quick reference chart is applicable to current generation vehicles only.
• 10132250Jul 2, 2013Engine cooling. Some 2011 ? 2013 model year tC vehicles may exhibit a condition where water is leaking from the HVAC system. This can be caused by the HVAC drain tube becoming clogged with debris.
• 10061350Jul 2, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060918Jul 2, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132050May 22, 2013Tires. Please refer to the following recommendations for the best practices for vehicle tire rotations.
• 10132030May 16, 2013Equipment. California (CA), Federal (FED), and 50 State Certified emission control underhood labels (emission labels) may be obtained through your dealership?s Parts Department utilizing standard replacement parts ordering procedures. Follow the guidelines outlined in this bulletin to ensure proper label application.
• 10060912May 16, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132028May 9, 2013Equipment. Some 2013 ? 2014 model year vehicles are equipped with a Smart Key system, which allows the customer to enter and start the vehicle without using a mechanical key. To ensure the system is operating properly, the Smart Key functions (Smart Entry and Smart Start) should be inspected using the following procedure during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
• 10132026May 6, 2013Equipment. Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect a vehicle?s systems and components. Any problems that are found should be corrected immediately.
• 10132301Apr 29, 2013Electronic stability control. Some 2013 model year tC RS 8.0 vehicles may exhibit excessive water accumulation inside the two-piece rear spoiler after heavy rain and/or snow. The rear spoiler has been modified to address this condition.
• 10060908Apr 29, 2013Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132300Apr 23, 2013Equipment. Some 2013 model year vehicles are equipped with a Smart Key system, which allows the customer to enter and start the vehicle without using a mechanical key. To ensure the system is operating properly, the Smart Key functions (Smart Entry and Smart Start) should be inspected using the following procedure during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
• 10132321Apr 10, 2013Engine. Starting with the 2010 model year, Scion began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil. There are multiple benefits of this oil.
• 10060927Apr 10, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10132298Apr 2, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Back-over prevention (rear camera). If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top of the windshield, the source of the noise may be the two windshield stoppers bonded to the top of the windshield. This bulletin provides the recommended repair procedure to eliminate these types of noises from the windshield area.
• 10133843Feb 19, 2013Equipment. Some customers may inquire about the frequency and power output of the Smart Key/Smart Entry systems used on various models. The Smart Key/Smart Entry systems conform to all applicable FCC rules. This bulletin details the applicable specifications for these systems.
• 10060903Feb 19, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133842Feb 14, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Some 2011 ? 2013 model year Scion tC vehicles equipped with a manual transmission may exhibit a growling or rattle noise from the transmission area when the clutch pedal is released. Changes have been made to the input shaft rear bearing. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
• 10060902Feb 14, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133905Jan 23, 2013Electrical system. Flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be updated without replacing the ECU. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ECUs are released as field-fix procedures described in individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprograming process and outlines use of the TIS and the CUW.
• 10133921Jan 16, 2013Air bags. Scion vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devices did not perform as expected, please follow the steps in the recommendations section below.
• 10133902Jan 16, 2013Electrical system. When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the…
• 10051776Jan 16, 2013Air bags. Scion: to help reduce risk of injury, in a collision, some vehicles are equipped with seat belt pretensioners, and other supplemental restraint systems (srs) that may not perform as expected, including unintended deployment. Models 2008-13 xd, xb, 2013 fr-s, iq ev, 2005-13 tc, 2012-13 iq, 2004-06 xb, xa.
• 10133920Jan 14, 2013Equipment. Some 2011-2013 Scion tCs may exhibit the following conditions; speedometer inoperative or speedometer needle caught/stuck, while all other meter functions work normally.
• 10060930Jan 14, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10133919Jan 10, 2013Engine. Starting with the 2010 model year, Scion began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil.
• 10060928Jan 10, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10045660Jul 10, 2012Vehicle speed control. Scion: the accelerator pedal sensor assembly has a precaution regarding information on installation, inspection and removal.
• 10060899May 3, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060913Jul 31, 2011Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10060886Feb 4, 2010Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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