2014 Scion TC Technical Service Bulletins

87 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2014 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.

• 10132070Nov 10, 2013Seats, Air bags. All Scion models may include side airbags as optional equipment. Scion does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Scion leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT recommended by Scion may affect side airbag performance, in general or in part, during an accident. Modifications that negatively affect side airbag performance can result in severe…
• 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.
• 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.
• 10061350Jul 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.
• 10132034May 20, 2013Equipment. Customer retention and proper maintenance of vehicles has been a major focus for Toyota and Scion. To help remind customers that regular oil changes are essential to the proper maintenance of their vehicle, dealers are required to begin installing a first oil change reminder sticker prior to delivery. By doing this, customers will be reminded to return to your dealership for their first oil change. Your current oil…
• 10132033May 20, 2013Equipment. 2014 pre-delivery service check sheet
• 10060916May 20, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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).
• 10132027May 8, 2013Equipment. 2014 model year vehicles are equipped with driver?s side floor mat retaining clips to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may utilize retaining clips for passenger side floor mats as well. Follow the appropriate installation procedure to attach the driver?s side and passenger?s side (if applicable) floor mat to the vehicle carpet using the floor mat retaining clips during…
• 10060909May 8, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.
• 10072394May 1, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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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