Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 FR-S are official communications between Scion & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems.
All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.
TT: CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE OIL PAN. AFTER A CLOSER INSPECTION YOU MAY FIND THE LEAK IS COMING FROM THE OIL DRAIN PLUG ITSELF. Read More »
TT: CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT AN OIL LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE OIL PAN. AFTER A CLOSER INSPECTION YOU MAY FIND THE LEAK IS COMING FROM THE OIL DRAIN PLUG ITSELF. Read More »
TT: THE SCION FR-S REPAIR MANUAL CALLS FOR THE USE THREE BOND 1217G OR EQUIVALENT (TB 1217H) WHEN PERFORMING MECHANICAL ENGINE REPAIRS ON THE FR-S FA20 ENGINE. Read More »
SSB: SOME 2015 ? 2016 MODEL YEAR FR-S VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE THE ENGINE IDLE SPEED FLUCTUATES (TYPICALLY 500 ? 1000 RPM) ONLY WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS IN THE PARK OR NEUTRAL SHIFT POSITION. Read More »
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. Read More »
TT: Customer may complain about an oil leak from the bottom of the oil pan. After a closer inspection you may find the leak is coming from the oil drain plug itself. Read More »
TT: The Scion FR-S Repair manual calls for the use Three Bond 1217G or equivalent (TB 1217H) when performing mechanical Engine repairs on the FR-S FA20 Engine. Read More »
TSB: In the event that injector seal repair is required on vehicles equipped with a direct injection fuel system, a Special Service Tool Set is required to properly install the seal onto the injector. Read More »
TSB: In the event that injector seal repair is required on vehicles equipped with a direct injection fuel system, a Special Service Tool Set is required to properly install the seal onto the injector. Read More »
TSB: Some 2013 ? 2016 model year FR-S vehicles may exhibit a high pitch chirp or squeak noise from the high pressure Fuel Pump Assembly when the engine is fully warmed-up and idling. Read More »
TSB: In the event that injector seal repair is required on vehicles equipped with a direct injection fuel system, a Special Service Tool Set is required to properly install the seal onto the injector. Read More »
TSB: Some 2013 ? 2016 model year FR-S vehicles equipped with a manual transmission may exhibit an abnormal noise, such as a squeak, grind or groan type noise when the clutch pedal is depressed. Read More »
SSB: Some 2015 - 2016 model year FR-S vehicles may exhibit a condition where the engine idle speed fluctuates (typically 500 - 1000 RPM) only when the transmission is in the Park or Neutral shift position. Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SSB: Some 2015 - 2016 model year FR-S vehicles may exhibit a condition where the engine idle speed fluctuates (typically 500 - 1000 RPM) only when the transmission is in the Park or Neutral shift position. Read More »
SSB: Some 2015 - 2016 model year FR-S vehicles may exhibit a condition where the engine idle speed fluctuates (typically 500 - 1000 RPM) only when the transmission is in the Park or Neutral shift position. Read More »
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. Read More »
SSB: Some 2015 - 2016 model year FR-S vehicles may exhibit a condition where the engine idle speed fluctuates (typically 500 - 1000 RPM) only when the transmission is in the Park or Neutral shift position. Read More »
TSB: Some 2013 ? 2016 model year FR-S vehicles may exhibit a high pitch chirp or squeak noise from the high pressure Fuel Pump Assembly when the engine is fully warmed-up and idling. Read More »
TSB: In the event that injector seal repair is required on vehicles equipped with a direct injection fuel system, a Special Service Tool Set is required to properly install the seal onto the injector. Read More »
TSB: In the event that injector seal repair is required on vehicles equipped with a direct injection fuel system, a Special Service Tool Set is required to properly install the seal onto the injector. Read More »
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. Read More »
TT: The Scion FR-S Repair manual calls for the use Three Bond 1217G or equivalent (TB 1217H) when performing mechanical Engine repairs on the FR-S FA20 Engine. Read More »
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. Read More »
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. Read More »
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. Read More »
TSB: REVISION NOTICE October 14, 2016 Rev1: The Warranty Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Read More »
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. Read More »
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. Read More »
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. Read More »
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. Read More »
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. Read More »
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. Read More »
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. Read More »
