1997 Toyota Camry
1997 Toyota Camry TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)
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Please note: The TSB information displayed below are summaries. Unfortunately we do not have access to the full versions. To get full information about a particular TSB, write down the TSB title & date, & either contact your local dealer or click on the links below.
ALSO: The TSB numbers are the NHTSA numbers, which are different from the TSB numbers the manufacturers use to track each bulletin -- yes, it's a very screwed up situation that's almost completely unhelpful to you as the consumer. The manufacturers don't give out their TSB numbers to us, so if you ask your dealer for more information about a TSB, have them look it up by the issue date or the TSB title.
STEERING
- TSB #ST00801 -- SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING RACK END NOISE. *TT (NHTSA ID #628686, DECEMBER 21 2001)
- TSB #ST00200 -- INFORMATION REGARDING A CHANGE IN THE STEERING WHEEL INSTALLATION NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATION. *MR (NHTSA ID #613510, MAY 12 2000)
- TSB #TC99219 -- TOYOTA WILL INITIATE A SPEICAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN TO INSPECT AND TIGHTEN THE STEERING WHEEL SET NUT. *TT (NHTSA ID #6088664, NOVEMBER 15 1999)
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
- TSB #ST00498 -- THE STEERING RACK BUSHING ON VEHICLES HAS BEEN CHANGED TO REDUCE NOISE FROM THE STEERING RACK HOUSING BRACKET NO.2. *YC (NHTSA ID #602186, AUGUST 21 1998)
- TSB #062598 -- INFORMATION REGARDING STEERING RACK HOUSING BUSHING NOISE. *TT (NHTSA ID #605353, JUNE 25 1998)
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- TSB #980609 -- A CHANGE IN THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE FEED TUBE ON BOTH 4 CYLINDER AND V6. *YC (NHTSA ID #601327, JUNE 09 1998)
- TSB #0398 -- INFORMATION REGARDING POWER STEERING PRESSURE FEED TUBE. *YC (NHTSA ID #601601, JUNE 05 1998)
SUSPENSION
- TSB #SU00102 -- SUBJECT REGARDING REAR BEARING O-RING SERVICE TIP. *TT (NHTSA ID #632246, MARCH 01 2002)
- TSB #SU00100 -- SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT NOISE. *TT (NHTSA ID #610072, JANUARY 21 2000)
SUSPENSION:FRONT
- TSB #SU00299 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT NOISE. *TT (NHTSA ID #607874, SEPTEMBER 03 1999)
- TSB #012199 -- BRIEF INFORMATION ON FRONT SUSPENSION SUPPORT NOISE. *TT (NHTSA ID #610084, JANUARY 21 1999)
- TSB #980812 -- A GROAN OR CRUNCH NOISE MAY BE HEARD FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS OR DIPS IN THE ROADWAY. *YC (NHTSA ID #602531, AUGUST 12 1998)
- TSB #SU00398 -- A GROAN OR CURNCH NOISE MAY BE HEARD FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS OR DIPS IN THE ROADWAY. *YC (NHTSA ID #602177, AUGUST 07 1998)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
- TSB #980616 -- SUBJECT ON FRONT BRAKE NOISE 97-98 CAMRY L4. *MJS (NHTSA ID #609480, MARCH 15 2000)
- TSB #BR00199 -- NEW FRONT BRAKE PAD KITS ARE AVAILABLE TO REDUCE FRONT BRAKE GROAN OR GRINDING NOISE ON VEHICLES WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES. *TT (NHTSA ID #604941, APRIL 23 1999)
- TSB #032999 -- BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT BRAKE NOISE. *TT (NHTSA ID #605180, MARCH 29 1999)
- TSB #BR00199 -- CONCERNS WITH FRONT BRAKES MAKING A GROAN OR GRINDING NOISE FOR VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE CERTAIN VIN RANGES. *TT (NHTSA ID #604651, MARCH 26 1999)
- TSB #BR00298 -- NEW FRONT BRAKE KITS ARE AVAILABLE TO REDUCE FRONT BRAKE GROAN NOISE AND GRINDING NOISE, OR SQUEAK OR VIBRATION. *YC (NHTSA ID #602185, AUGUST 07 1998)
- TSB #980616 -- SUBJECT ON FRONT BRAKE NOISE. 97-98 CAMRY L4. *MJS (NHTSA ID #601335, JUNE 16 1998)
- TSB #BR00298 -- NEW FRONT BRAKE KITS ARE AVAILABLE TO REDUCE FRONT BRAKE GROAN NOISE AND GRINDING NOISE, OR SQUEAK OR VIBRATION. *YC (NHTSA ID #601599, JUNE 15 1998)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
- TSB #COM040122597 -- AN ALTERNATIVE METHOD FOR CLEARING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) ON 1997 US PRODUCED CAMRYS AND AVALONS HAS BEEN ADOPTED FOR THE BOSCH ABS SYSTEM. *JD (NHTSA ID #52132, FEBRUARY 25 1997)
- TSB #BR00397 -- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CLEARANCE FOR BOSCH ABS. *JD (NHTSA ID #52241, FEBRUARY 21 1997)
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- TSB #4545 -- 1997 CAMRY REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. DIAGNOSTICS - ENGINE (5S-FE) 00400-RM503-U1. *TT 00400-RM654-U1. 1999 CAMRY. *TT (NHTSA ID #10015549, MARCH 10 2005)
- TSB #03704 -- ENGINE BANK 1 AND BANK 2 A/F AND 02 IDENTIFICATION. VARIOUS TOYOTA MODELS. *TT (NHTSA ID #10010021, SEPTEMBER 03 2004)
- TSB #EG00999 -- SOME 5S-FE EQUIPPED VEHICLES AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION SPECIFICATION VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1133. *TT (NHTSA ID #610058, OCTOBER 01 1999)
- TSB #020499 -- INFORMATION REGARDING REVISED TIMING BELT TENSION SPRING. *TT (NHTSA ID #605166, FEBRUARY 04 1999)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
- TSB #TC02002 -- SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT REGARDING VEHICLES EXPERIENCING ENGINE OIL GELLING OR SLUDGE. *TT (NHTSA ID #628696, JANUARY 30 2002)
- TSB #EG00200 -- SOME CALIFORNIA EMISSION SPECIFICATION VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1133 PRESENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #610077, FEBRUARY 11 2000)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
POWER TRAIN
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- TSB #030503 -- POWER DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM - REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION VOL II. *TT (NHTSA ID #10001382, MARCH 05 2003)
- TSB #EL00700 -- SUBJECT REGARDING THE INSTRUCTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED TO SUPPLEMENT THE REPAIR MANUAL TO ASSURE CORRECT CABLE ROUTING OF THE HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY DURING A SERVICE REPAIR, HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS. *MJS (NHTSA ID #612533, APRIL 14 2000)
- TSB #EL00700 -- THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS DEVELOPMENT TO SUPPLEMENT THE REPAIR MANUAL TO ASSURE CORRECT CABLE ROUTING OF THE HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY DURING A SERVICE REPAIR. *TT (NHTSA ID #614963, APRIL 14 2000)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
- TSB #97050900297 -- EXCESSIVE AIR CONDITIONING EVAPORATOR ODOR IS ACCURING IN VARIOUS VEHICLES. *YC (NHTSA ID #53033, MAY 09 1997)
- TSB #97050200297 -- CONDITIONS WITH THE SIGNAL LEVEL BETWEEN THE RADIO AND THE AMPLIFIER. *YC (NHTSA ID #53036, MAY 02 1997)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- TSB #EL00498 -- INFORMATION ON THE SPOILER LIGHT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT (NHTSA ID #610054, MAY 01 1998)
- TSB #EL00498 -- REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE FOR THE SPOILER LIGHT. (NHTSA ID #601607, MAY 01 1998)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY
- TSB #082001 -- INFORMATION ON SLIDING ROOF DIAGNOSTIC TIPS *ET (NHTSA ID #623065, AUGUST 20 2001)
- TSB #BO02001 -- INFORMATION ON SLIDING ROOF ASSEMBLY.*JB (NHTSA ID #622283, AUGUST 17 2001)
- TSB #BO02001 -- INFORMATION ON SLIDING ROOF ASSEMBLY.*JB (NHTSA ID #622246, AUGUST 17 2001)
- TSB #000523 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERRUPTION IN SUNROOF OPERATION (NOT OPENING OR CLOSING). *TT (NHTSA ID #610981, MAY 23 2000)
- TSB #BO02199 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERRUPTION IN SUNROOF OPERATION NOT OPENING OR CLOSING. *TT (NHTSA ID #610051, DECEMBER 17 1999)
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
- TSB #BO02501 -- SUBJECT REGARDING SUNVISOR VANITY MIRROR IMPROVEMENT. *YD (NHTSA ID #627189, OCTOBER 12 2001)
- TSB #119 -- THIS ELECTRONIC MESSAGE STATES THAT A DETAILED BULLETIN WITH DOOR MIRROR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS HAS BEEN ISSUED. *TT (NHTSA ID #621321, APRIL 06 2000)
- TSB #BO01500 -- THIS BULLETIN EXPLAINS PROCEDURES TO INSTALL DOOR MIRRORS. *TT (NHTSA ID #610961, MARCH 24 2000)
- TSB #BO01999 -- EXPERIENCING WIND / ROAD NOISE HEARD AROUND THE DOOR MIRRORS ON SOME JAPAN PRODUCED VEHICLES. *TT (NHTSA ID #610049, DECEMBER 03 1999)
- TSB #BO01798 -- INFORMATION ON VANITY MIRROR IMPROVEMENT. *YC (NHTSA ID #601598, JUNE 19 1998)
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
- TSB #NV00700 -- EXPERIENCING WIND / ROAD NOISE HEARD AROUND THE DOOR MIRRIORS OF SOME VEHICLES STARTING WITH VARIOUS VIN RANGES. *TT (NHTSA ID #610968, MARCH 31 2000)
- TSB #980827 -- SUBJECT ON THE EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR IMPROVEMENT. *YC (NHTSA ID #602516, AUGUST 27 1998)
- TSB #BO02398 -- INFORMATION ON IMPROVEMENT OF THE EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR. *YC (NHTSA ID #602180, AUGUST 14 1998)
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
STRUCTURE
STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
STRUCTURE:BODY
- TSB #BO02800 -- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN INTRODUCING A FIELD FIX FOR INCIDENTS OF MOISTURE AND ODORS PERMEATING INTO THE VEHICLE. THE QUARTER PANEL AIR DUCT FLAPS MAY HAVE BECOME LOOSE OR MISSING. REPLACING THE QUARTER PANEL AIR DUCT WILL REMEDY (NHTSA ID #616095, NOVEMBER 03 2000)
- TSB #032999 -- SUBJECT ON CENTER CONSOLE LATCH IMPROVEMENTS. *TT (NHTSA ID #605165, MARCH 29 1999)
- TSB #BO00599 -- IMPROVEMENTS ON CENTER CONSOLE COMPARTMENT DOOR LATCH ON VEHICLES BUILT WITHIN CERTAIN VIN RANGES. *TT (NHTSA ID #604653, MARCH 26 1999)
- TSB #BO03098 -- INFORMATION ON REAR CONSOLE BOX IMPROVEMENTS. *YC (NHTSA ID #603187, DECEMBER 04 1998)
- TSB #970815BO0024 -- CONDITION WITH REAR SEAT BACK LOCK RELEASE OPERATION. *YC (NHTSA ID #54415, AUGUST 15 1997)
- TSB #97050201697 -- A RATTLING NOISE FROM THE MOON ROOF SLIDING RAIL ASSEMBLY. *YC (NHTSA ID #53035, MAY 02 1997)
- TSB #BO01397A -- ROOF HEADLINER RATTLING NOISE. *JD (NHTSA ID #52145, APRIL 29 1997)
- TSB #AX00597A -- REAR SPOILER INSTALLATION. *JD (NHTSA ID #52139, APRIL 25 1997)
- TSB #AX00597 -- REAR SPOILER INSTALLATION. *JD (NHTSA ID #52103, APRIL 25 1997)
- TSB #BO01397 -- ROOF HEADLINER RATTLING NOISE. *JD (NHTSA ID #52115, APRIL 18 1997)
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
- TSB #AX00101 -- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING RETRO-FIT INTERNAL TRUNK RELEASE KITS. *TT (NHTSA ID #619097, MARCH 09 2001)
- TSB #351 -- SUBJECT REGARDING LEAKS INTO TRUNK. *TT (NHTSA ID #616054, NOVEMBER 07 2000)
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
SEATS
- TSB #980609 -- THE RECLINER LEAD SCREW AND LOWER RAILS HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO PREVENT SEAT CUSHION CHATTERING. *YC (NHTSA ID #601326, JUNE 09 1998)
- TSB #BO00598 -- A ROCKING MOTION IN THE THE DRIVER'S SIDE LOWER SEAT CUSHION ON SOME VEHICLE WITH MANUAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT. *YC (NHTSA ID #600682, MARCH 13 1998)
- TSB #970808BO022 -- PROBLEM WITH SEAT COVER LOOSE AT LOWER REAR CORNERS. *YC (NHTSA ID #54413, AUGUST 08 1997)
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- TSB #04004 -- OWNER RENOTIFICATION OF NON-COMPLETED SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGNS AND LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGNS. *MR (NHTSA ID #10006563, FEBRUARY 27 2004)
- TSB #TC01023 -- SUBJECT REGARDING OWNER RENOTIFICATION OF NON COMPLETED SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAINGNS. *ET (NHTSA ID #623051, AUGUST 24 2001)
- TSB #TC00013 -- SUBJECT REGARDING OWNER RENOTIFICATION ON NON-COMPLETED SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGNS. *TT (NHTSA ID #621324, APRIL 26 2000)
- TSB #EG00999 -- CONDITIONS WITH SOME 5S-FE EQUIPPED AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION SPECIFICATION VEHICLES EXHIBITING A MIL (NHTSA ID #6088610, OCTOBER 01 1999)
- TSB #BO03398 -- A INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTALLATION PROCEDURE HAS BEEN REVISED IN ORDER TO PREVENT RATTLES CAUSED BY BROKEN CLIPS. *YC (NHTSA ID #603194, DECEMBER 25 1998)
- TSB #EL00898 -- THIS BULLETIN DESCRIBES PROCEDURES USED TO PROGRAM THE THREE BUTTON REMOTE TRANSMITTER TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH WIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL. *TT (NHTSA ID #603189, DECEMBER 04 1998)
- TSB #BO02898 -- PRODUCTION CHANGE HAS BEEN MADE TO PREVENT CARPET STAINS. *YC (NHTSA ID #602844, OCTOBER 09 1998)
- TSB #BO01198 -- INFORMATION CONCERNING ARMREST BUN FELT TAPE IMPROVEMENT. *YC (NHTSA ID #601609, MAY 01 1998)
- TSB #970603 -- ELIMINATING HUMMING NOISES. *YC (NHTSA ID #53031, JUNE 03 1997)
- TSB #BO01297A -- PASSENTER FLOOR CARPET FIT. *JD (NHTSA ID #52144, APRIL 29 1997)
- TSB #BO01297 -- PASSENGER FLOOR CARPET FIT. *JD (NHTSA ID #52114, APRIL 18 1997)
- TSB #PG00297 -- PUBLICATION CORRECTION INFORMATION. *JD (NHTSA ID #52240, FEBRUARY 28 1997)