Lexus CT Service Bulletins
539 manufacturer communications on file.
- November 5, 2016•Document ID: 10111505Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-SB-0084-15
- Date Added:
- August 14, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryLSB: A download and installation process is required to activate the Enform suite of Apps & Data Services before they are used for the first time on new vehicles. The download and installation process may also need to be performed under other circumstances such as following a head unit replacement or after the customer's personal settings are erased. The download and installation process requires between 3 and 15 minutes to complete, depending on the file size, cellular connection speed, and other factors. Following the download and installation process, small Enform? App updates may also occur via an over the air update system. Follow the procedure below to perform the download and installation process.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - October 31, 2016•Document ID: 10132888Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsWHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-TT-0212-16
- Date Added:
- April 2, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryTT: Front Brake Vibration Key Points: * Issue can occur at any time if improper torque is applied on lug nuts * Over time, even one lug nut over or under torqued, can cause a vibration issue * When lug nuts are over torqued, this causes the rotor to have a runout out condition which can lead to brake vibration concerns * Brake vibration issues can occur at parking lot to highway speeds * Brake vibration issues can occur at light to moderate braking * Tightening lug nuts in a star pattern method during the torqueing process will assure that even/equal pressure is applied across the rotor hub surface * Torque sticks/wrenches should be used to apply accurate torque values when tightening * Do Not use impact guns/ratchets to completely run lug nuts up to the wheel surface
Associated Products (24)Associated Documents - October 25, 2016•Document ID: 10132881Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-SB-0035-15 Rev
- Date Added:
- April 2, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryTSB: REVISION NOTICE October 25, 2016 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to include 2016 model year CT 200h, ES 300h/350, GX 460, IS 300/350/200t, NX 200t/300h, and RC F/350/300/200t vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.
Associated Products (12)Associated Documents - October 17, 2016•Document ID: 10132863Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-SB-0061-12 Rev
- Date Added:
- April 2, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryTSB: REVISION NOTICE October 17, 2016 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2016 model year CT 200h vehicles. ? ECU Part Information and Calibration Information Sections have been added. ? Introduction and Repair Procedure sections have been updated.
Associated Products (6)Associated Documents - October 5, 2016•Document ID: 10132848Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-SB-0083-13 Rev
- Date Added:
- April 2, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryTSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE October 5, 2016: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0086-16.
Associated Products (13)Associated Documents - September 30, 2016•Document ID: 10111274Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-SB-0086-16
- Date Added:
- August 14, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryTSB: Lexus models equipped with Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Navigation require a Special Service Tool and follow a unique process for updating the map, points of interest, and system software. Instead of individual DVDs installed into the vehicle, ALL map data is uploaded directly to the HDD system.
Associated Products (14)Associated Documents - September 30, 2016•Document ID: 10111272Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-SB-0084-16
- Date Added:
- August 14, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryTSB: Some 2010 - 2015 model year Lexus vehicles with the RES+ accessory may exhibit a condition of not being able to remote start the vehicle through their smart phone application in some areas. The user will receive a mobile device message "Waiting the answer from VIN", indicating the network was unable to connect to their vehicle. The cause of this may be related to the provider's 3G and 4G wireless infrastructure upgrades, resulting in the elimination of 2G network capabilities. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to address this condition.
Associated Products (8)Associated Documents - September 27, 2016•Document ID: 10111264Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-SB-0073-14 Rev
- Date Added:
- August 14, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryTSB: Revision Notice: The Required Tools & Equipment section has been updated. Lexus models equipped with the HDD Navigation (EMV-N) System will periodically require an update to the Gracenote® Database. Gracenote® includes detailed information for songs (e.g., Genre, Artist, Song Title, Album Name, etc.). The Gracenote® update will be included on the Map Update SST. A Gracenote® update must be performed before a Navigation Map Update. A Navigation Map Update is not required to complete the Gracenote® update. Use the process described in this bulletin to perform the update.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - September 19, 2016•Document ID: 10132625Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-SB-0021-14 Rev
- Date Added:
- April 2, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryTSB: Revision Notice: Applicability section has been updated to include 2016-2017 applicable model year Lexus vehicles. The Repair Procedure section, Required Tools & Equipment section, and the Repair Procedure section has been updated. 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). Flash calibration updates can only be applied to the vehicle/ECU combination for which they are intended. ECUs have internal security that will not allow them to be programmed with another ECU?s information.
Associated Products (135)Associated Documents - September 16, 2016•Document ID: 10111283Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-SB-0074-14 Rev
- Date Added:
- August 14, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryTSB: Revision Notice: The Parts information section, and Required Tools & Equipment section has been updated. Lexus models equipped with the HDD Navigation (EMV-N) System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB drive to update the map, points of interest, Gracenote®, and system software. The SST is used with all vehicles to deliver the update, however a unique Activation Number is required for each vehicle. Activation Numbers are provided in an Activation Card Number (ACN) pamphlet available through the normal parts ordering system. Use the process described in this bulletin to perform the update.
Associated Products (11)Associated Documents - July 28, 2016•Document ID: 10111470Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE); SUSPENSION
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-SB-0015-16 Rev
- Date Added:
- August 14, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryTSB: Rev1 Warranty information has been updated. Some 2011 - 2012 CT 200h vehicles may exhibit a vibration due to rough idle and/or tapping noise from HV transaxle at cold start. The Check Engine Light may also illuminate with (DTC) P0401 (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected). Due to excess carbon build-up at the valve assembly, the valve will stick causing the engine RPM to fluctuate. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to address this condition.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - July 28, 2016•Document ID: 10084372Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-SB-0015-16 REV
- Date Added:
- November 17, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryTSB: REV1 WARRANTY INFORMATION HAS BEEN UPDATED. SOME 2011 2012 CT 200H VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION DUE TO ROUGH IDLE AND/OR TAPPING NOISE FROM HV TRANSAXLE AT COLD START. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MAY ALSO ILLUMINATE WITH (DTC) P0401 (EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION FLOW INSUFFICIENT DETECTED). DUE TO EXCESS CARBON BUILD-UP AT THE VALVE ASSEMBLY, THE VALVE WILL STICK CAUSING THE ENGINE RPM TO FLUCTUATE. FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES IN THIS BULLETIN TO ADDRESS THIS CONDITION.
Associated Products (2)Associated Documents - July 14, 2016•Document ID: 10134359Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-SB-0039-16
- Date Added:
- April 23, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryTSB: Some 2014 ? 2016 model year CT 200h vehicles may exhibit a MIL ?ON? condition with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P2610 (ECM/PCM Engine Off Timer Performance) present. The Engine Control Module (ECM) logic has been modified to reduce the possibility of this condition. Follow the Repair Procedure below to address this condition.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - July 14, 2016•Document ID: 10087864Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-SB-0039-16
- Date Added:
- January 5, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryTSB: SOME 2014 2016 MODEL YEAR CT 200H VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MIL ON CONDITION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2610 (ECM/PCM ENGINE OFF TIMER PERFORMANCE) PRESENT. THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) LOGIC HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF THIS CONDITION. FOLLOW THE REPAIR PROCEDURE BELOW TO ADDRESS THIS CONDITION.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - July 14, 2016•Document ID: 10086504Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-SB-0039-16
- Date Added:
- December 17, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryTSB: SOME 2014 2016 MODEL YEAR CT 200H VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MIL ON CONDITION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2610 (ECM/PCM ENGINE OFF TIMER PERFORMANCE) PRESENT. THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) LOGIC HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF THIS CONDITION. FOLLOW THE REPAIR PROCEDURE BELOW TO ADDRESS THIS CONDITION.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - July 8, 2016•Document ID: 10134348Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-SB-0034-16
- Date Added:
- April 23, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryTSB: The following procedures are recommended for front and rear license plate installation on 2017 model year CT 200h vehicles. The front license plate mounting bracket and 2 self-tapping screws are placed in the luggage compartment of the vehicle at the assembly plant. For states that require a front license plate, install the bracket and bolts on the bumper cover during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) according to the following procedures.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - July 8, 2016•Document ID: 10087783Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-SB-0034-16
- Date Added:
- January 4, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryTSB: THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES ARE RECOMMENDED FOR FRONT AND REAR LICENSE PLATE INSTALLATION ON 2017 MODEL YEAR CT 200H VEHICLES. THE FRONT LICENSE PLATE MOUNTING BRACKET AND 2 SELF-TAPPING SCREWS ARE PLACED IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT. FOR STATES THAT REQUIRE A FRONT LICENSE PLATE, INSTALL THE BRACKET AND BOLTS ON THE BUMPER COVER DURING PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE (PDS) ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - July 8, 2016•Document ID: 10086304Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-SB-0034-16
- Date Added:
- December 14, 2016
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryTSB: THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES ARE RECOMMENDED FOR FRONT AND REAR LICENSE PLATE INSTALLATION ON 2017 MODEL YEAR CT 200H VEHICLES. THE FRONT LICENSE PLATE MOUNTING BRACKET AND 2 SELF-TAPPING SCREWS ARE PLACED IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT. FOR STATES THAT REQUIRE A FRONT LICENSE PLATE, INSTALL THE BRACKET AND BOLTS ON THE BUMPER COVER DURING PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE (PDS) ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - July 7, 2016•Document ID: 10134347Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-SB-0033-16
- Date Added:
- April 23, 2018
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryTSB: This bulletin provides general high-voltage safety precautions for the hybrid system. Hybrid system circuits operate with up to 650 volts. These high voltages are dangerous and can cause severe personal injuries, burns, and electrical shock if proper safety precautions are NOT followed. Be sure to carefully review ALL applicable Repair Manual procedures BEFORE performing service.
Associated Products (1)Associated Documents - July 7, 2016•Document ID: 10087782Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- L-SB-0033-16
- Date Added:
- January 4, 2017
- Manufacturer:
- LEXUS
SummaryTSB: THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES GENERAL HIGH-VOLTAGE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR THE HYBRID SYSTEM. HYBRID SYSTEM CIRCUITS OPERATE WITH UP TO 650 VOLTS. THESE HIGH VOLTAGES ARE DANGEROUS AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE PERSONAL INJURIES, BURNS, AND ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF PROPER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED. BE SURE TO CAREFULLY REVIEW ALL APPLICABLE REPAIR MANUAL PROCEDURES BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE.
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