2016 Scion TC Technical Service Bulletins

37 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10185779Dec 11, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.
• 10178780Jul 15, 2020Equipment. DL: Toyota plans to send Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices for the above referenced campaigns to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed.
• 10129992Feb 21, 2018Equipment. TSB: Some vehicles may display a 22-digit request code when attempting to perform a navigation map update.
• 10153260Jan 3, 2018Equipment. TT: In certain cases of leaking air conditioning systems, the root cause of the leak is inadvertently overlooked, causing a repeat repair. To improve customer satisfaction and repair A/C system leaks in one dealer visit, Toyota has developed a set of guidelines for evaluating A/C system components.
• 10152156Aug 29, 2017Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE August 23, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 model year xB vehicles, 2015 ? 2016 model year tC vehicles, and 2016 model year iM vehicles. ? The Parts Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Introduction. Some vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC Evaporator Drain…
• 10142507Apr 25, 2017Equipment. TT: During previous air conditioning service, leakage prevention agent (A/C stop leak) may have been added to the A/C system. Adding stop leak products to the A/C system is not a recommended or approved Scion repair process. During A/C service, moisture enters the A/C system, and can react with the previously added A/C stop leak, forming a gelatinous substance. The gel substance that forms can cause the A/C…
• 10132900Nov 10, 2016Equipment. TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 10, 2016 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 model year xB vehicles, 2016 model year iM vehicles, and 2015 ? 2016 tC vehicles. ? The Parts Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2008 ? 2016 model year Scion vehicles may exhibit odors naturally occurring from the HVAC system and/or related…
• 10140587May 12, 2016Equipment. TSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership?s new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings; Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset); Interior cleanliness; Proper function of mechanical systems.
• 10140586May 12, 2016Equipment. TSB: 2016 Pre-Delivery Service Check Sheet
• 10093002May 12, 2016Equipment. Tsb: pre-delivery service (pds) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership’s new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing pds: careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings; proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset); interior cleanliness; proper function of mechanical systems.
• 10093001May 12, 2016Equipment. Tsb: 2016 pre-delivery service check sheet
• 10140581May 11, 2016Equipment, Suspension. TSB: The 2016 model year tC has a new accessory package known as Release Series 10.0 that includes an aero kit. To minimize damage to the aero kit?s front bumper spoiler during transportation, 2 spacers have been installed on each of the front shock absorber piston shafts to hold the front of the vehicle up approximately 2 inches over normal ride height. These 4 spacers must be removed from the front of the vehicle…
• 10092766May 11, 2016Equipment. Tsb: the 2016 model year tc has a new accessory package known as release series 10.0 that includes an aero kit. To minimize damage to the aero kit’s front bumper spoiler during transportation, 2 spacers have been installed on each of the front shock absorber piston shafts to hold the front of the vehicle up approximately 2 inches over normal ride height. These 4 spacers must be removed from the front of the vehicle…
• 10134310Mar 4, 2016Electrical system, Body and structure. SSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership?s new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: ? Careful inspection of the paint for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. ? Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). Interior cleanliness. ? Proper function of…
• 10096984Mar 4, 2016Equipment. "ssb: pre-delivery service (pds) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership’s new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing pds: • careful inspection of the paint for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. • proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). Interior cleanliness. • proper function…
• 10134272Feb 18, 2016Equipment. SSB: 2016 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…
• 10093260Feb 18, 2016Equipment. Ssb: 2016 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…
• 10200378Jul 17, 2015Equipment. Pre-Delivery Service(PDS)
• 10111422Jul 17, 2015Equipment, Body and structure, Electrical system. SSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership's new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: * Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings.? Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). * Interior cleanliness. * Proper function of mechanical…
• 10111421Jul 17, 2015Body and structure, Equipment, Electrical system. SSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership's new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: * Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. * Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). * Interior cleanliness. * Proper function of mechanical…
• 10111132Jul 17, 2015Equipment, Electrical system, Body and structure. SSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership's new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: * Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. * Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). * Interior cleanliness. * Proper function of mechanical…
• 10111131Jul 17, 2015Equipment, Body and structure, Electrical system. SSB: Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) is a critical step in satisfying your dealership's new car customers. Customer feedback indicates the following areas deserve special attention when performing PDS: * Careful inspection for paint chips/scratches and body dents/dings. * Proper operation of electrical accessories (including interior light, clock, and radio reset). * Interior cleanliness. * Proper function of mechanical…
• 10111295Jun 29, 2015Electrical system. SSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. Batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, or while demonstrating vehicle features and benefits in the sales process. Battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life.
• 10111145Jun 29, 2015Electrical system. SSB: While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and life. Batteries can become discharged due to an extended storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, or while demonstrating vehicle features and benefits in the sales process. Battery inspection and maintenance are required in order to ensure proper operation and optimal battery life.
• 10111307Jun 16, 2015Equipment. TT: iPhone text messages do not appear on multi media display.
• 10111157Jun 16, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. TT: iPhone text messages do not appear on multi media display.
• 10134472May 26, 2015Equipment. SB: 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 reprogramming process and outlines use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW).
• 10132574May 26, 2015Engine. SB: 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 reprogramming process and outlines use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW).
• 10200372May 13, 2015Equipment. Floor Mat Installation During PDS
• 10111573May 13, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. SSB: Some 2016 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). NOTE-Check ALL of the Smart Keys using this procedure.
• 10111572May 13, 2015Equipment. SSB: 2016 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…
• 10111571May 13, 2015Equipment. SSB: 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.
• 10111570May 13, 2015Equipment. SSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
• 10111190May 13, 2015Equipment. SSB: Some 2016 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). NOTE-Check ALL of the Smart Keys using this procedure.
• 10111189May 13, 2015Equipment. SSB: 2016 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…
• 10111188May 13, 2015Equipment. SSB: 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.
• 10111187May 13, 2015Equipment. SSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.

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