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2005 Toyota Prius TSBs

39 Prius Technical Service Bulletins

Technical Service Bulletins, or TSBs for short, are notifications made directly by Toyota to help automotive technicians diagnose and repair commonly reported Prius problems. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about TSBs.

Recent 2005 Prius TSBs

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 08 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10015589
    • TSB Reference #4500C

    Description: REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION FOR THE SKID CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY (BRAKE). 00400-RM113-0U3. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10015589

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • Date Reported FEBRUARY 04 2010
    • NHTSA Reference #10034284
    • TSB Reference #TSB-0064-10

    Description: TOYOTA: TECHSTREAM ECU FLASH REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE. 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 DE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10034284

    • Date Reported JUNE 06 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10025867
    • TSB Reference #TSB-0088-08

    Description: TOYOTA: ENGINE CONTROL: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY REPORT A M.I.L. ON CONDITION THAT OCCURS AFTER OPERATING THE VEHICLE FOR EXTENDED TIMES IN READY ON MODE WITH THE TRANSAXLE IN THE PARK POSITION. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10025867

    • Date Reported JULY 07 2006
    • NHTSA Reference #10021710
    • TSB Reference #04506

    Description: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DTC P0AA6 OR P3009, INFORMATION CODES 526 AND 613. *KB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10021710

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 16 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10018851
    • TSB Reference #06305

    Description: M.I.L. ON DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, OR P0304. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10018851

    • Date Reported MAY 31 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10016189
    • TSB Reference #5080B

    Description: ENGINE MECHANICAL - ENGINE (1NZ-FXE). 00400-RM107-5U2. 00400-RM113-0U2. 00400-RM110-5U2. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10016189

    • Date Reported MAY 24 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10015880
    • TSB Reference #02505

    Description: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0A60, P0A63, P0A72, P0A78, OR P0A7A. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10015880

    • Date Reported MAY 17 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10015823
    • TSB Reference #02205

    Description: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1151. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10015823

    • Date Reported MAY 02 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10016175
    • TSB Reference #4586

    Description: DIAGNOSTICS - HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM. REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. 2005 PRIUS. 00400-RM113-0U1. 2004 PRIUS 00400-RM107-5U1. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10016175

    • Date Reported APRIL 20 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10018850
    • TSB Reference #01705

    Description: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0AA6 OR P3009, INFORMATION CODES 526 & 614. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10018850

    • Date Reported APRIL 20 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10015810
    • TSB Reference #01705

    Description: INTERNATIONAL INVERTER COOLANT LEAK RESULTING IN MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P3009 AND INFORMATION CODES 526 AND 614 (INVERTER/CONVERTER ASSEMBLY). *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10015810

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 20 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10015979
    • TSB Reference #05004

    Description: ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATIONS. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10015979

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 18 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10010308
    • TSB Reference #02704

    Description: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P3191, P3190 AND/OR P0A0F. *TT THIS BULLETIN SUPERCEDES EG027-04 DATED 07/14/04. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10010308

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 14 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10010594
    • TSB Reference #01204

    Description: ENTERING VIN DURING ECM (PCM) REPLACEMENT AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0630. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10010594

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    • Date Reported JUNE 06 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10025867
    • TSB Reference #TSB-0088-08

    Description: TOYOTA: ENGINE CONTROL: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY REPORT A M.I.L. ON CONDITION THAT OCCURS AFTER OPERATING THE VEHICLE FOR EXTENDED TIMES IN READY ON MODE WITH THE TRANSAXLE IN THE PARK POSITION. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10025867

    • Date Reported NOVEMBER 16 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10018234
    • TSB Reference #05305

    Description: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0171 OR P2195. *AK

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10018234

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    • Date Reported AUGUST 05 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10034264
    • TSB Reference #TSB-0163-08

    Description: TOYOTA: FUEL TANK AND FUEL GAUGE DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. METER/GAUGE/DISPLAY. THE DESIGN AND OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BLADDER TANK AND FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM. DIAGNOSTIC TIPS FOR THE FOLLOWING CUSTOMER CONCERNS ARE ALSO INCLUDED. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10034264

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

    • Date Reported MAY 25 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10016188
    • TSB Reference #5090B

    Description: FUEL - FUEL SYSTEM (1NZ-FXE). REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. 00400-RM113-0U2. 00400-RM107-5U2. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10016188

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

    • Date Reported AUGUST 05 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10034264
    • TSB Reference #TSB-0163-08

    Description: TOYOTA: FUEL TANK AND FUEL GAUGE DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. METER/GAUGE/DISPLAY. THE DESIGN AND OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BLADDER TANK AND FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM. DIAGNOSTIC TIPS FOR THE FOLLOWING CUSTOMER CONCERNS ARE ALSO INCLUDED. *PE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10034264

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • Date Reported APRIL 28 2006
    • NHTSA Reference #10019992
    • TSB Reference #00406

    Description: AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHT LEVELING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ON OR FLASHING. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10019992

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 01 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10017678
    • TSB Reference #0522

    Description: SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SSC) - 50P TO REPROGRAM THE ECM SYSTEM WHICH MAY CAUSE SOME OR ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE: MASTER, HYBRID SYSTEM, ENGINE, VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL, AND BRAKE. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10017678

    • Date Reported JUNE 13 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10015505
    • TSB Reference #4498

    Description: REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. INTRODUCTION - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. DIAGNOSTICS - SFI SYSTEM. 00400-RM113-0U1. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10015505

    • Date Reported JUNE 10 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10015599
    • TSB Reference #5109

    Description: DIAGNOSTICS FOR THE HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM. REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION. 00400-RM113-0U1. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10015599

    • Date Reported MARCH 20 2005
    • NHTSA Reference #10015563
    • TSB Reference #4499B

    Description: '05 PRIUS REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTION FOR THE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM (SFI SYSTEM) (1NZ-FXE). 00400-RM113-0U2. *TT 00400-RM113-0U1. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10015563

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

    • Date Reported MARCH 23 2011
    • NHTSA Reference #10037588
    • TSB Reference #SB-0306-08 REV 2

    Description: TOYOTA: MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON WITH TWO INTERNAL TROUBLE CODES. IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY. 2004-2008 PRIUS. *RM

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10037588

    • Date Reported MAY 28 2009
    • NHTSA Reference #10030354
    • TSB Reference #TSB-0166-09

    Description: TOYOTA: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A M.I.L. ON CONDITION WITH ONE OF MORE OF THE FOLLOWING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS): P0AC0; P0A1F; P0A7F; P0AFA (HYBRID BATTERY PACK/SYSTEM). IMPROVEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE HV ECU AND BATTERY ECU HA

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10030354

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 09 2003
    • NHTSA Reference #10004424
    • TSB Reference #00101

    Description: MAINTENANCE FOR HV AND AUXILIARY BATTERIES AT PORT AND DEALERS. REVISED. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10004424

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • Date Reported MAY 23 2011
    • NHTSA Reference #10039067
    • TSB Reference #TSB-0042-11

    Description: TOYOTA: 2004-2009 PRIUS. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON WITH TWO POSSIBLE TROUBLE CODES STORED. THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH A WIRE HARNESS. *RM

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10039067

DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL

    • Date Reported OCTOBER 23 2006
    • NHTSA Reference #10020564
    • TSB Reference #05806

    Description: MASTER, HYBRID, AND M.I.L. "ON" DTC P0A94, INFORMATION CODE 588. *KB

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10020564

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH

    • Date Reported MAY 12 2008
    • NHTSA Reference #10024891
    • TSB Reference #T-SB-0030-08

    Description: HID HEADLIGHT SYSTEM - DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. *NJ UPDATED 6/17/08. *NJ

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10024891

AIR BAGS

    • Date Reported MAY 23 2011
    • NHTSA Reference #10039067
    • TSB Reference #TSB-0042-11

    Description: TOYOTA: 2004-2009 PRIUS. THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON WITH TWO POSSIBLE TROUBLE CODES STORED. THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH A WIRE HARNESS. *RM

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10039067

    • Date Reported MARCH 28 2006
    • NHTSA Reference #10019699
    • TSB Reference #06003

    Description: SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN (SSC) - 60B (SAFETY RECALL) (SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) AIRBAG REPLACEMENT). DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIRBAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS INCORPORATED INTO THE SRS AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (SIDE AIRBAG, CURTAIN SIDE

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10019699

STRUCTURE:BODY

EQUIPMENT

    • Date Reported AUGUST 10 2004
    • NHTSA Reference #10010435
    • TSB Reference #08102004

    Description: NEW SCANTOOL SOFTWARE, PRODUCTION VERSION 11.0A, IS NOW AVAILABLE ON TIS. SCANTOOL SUPPORT FOR 2005 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. *TT

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10010435

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • Date Reported DECEMBER 18 2009
    • NHTSA Reference #10033064
    • TSB Reference #SB-0397-09 REV1

    Description: TOYOTA: VEHICLE INTERIOR: INTERIOR PANELS/TRIM TO IMPROVE SERVICEABILITY OF THE FLOOR CARPET GROMMET (FLOOR CLAMP RETAINER), A NEW SERVICE PART HAS BEEN DEVELOPED WHICH ALLOWS THE FLOOR CARPET GROMMET TO BE REPLACED SEPARATELY FROM THE CA

    Repair Information for NHTSA #10033064

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