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4/4/2012
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2000-2003 Toyota 4.7L Tundra & Sequoia Oil Pressure Gauge Reads Low



Some customers with Sequoia or Tundra vehicles with 4.7L engines may encounter an oil pressure gauge that reads abnormally low at idle. An updated oil pressure sender has been created to address this condition.

 

Affects 2000-2003 model year Sequoia and Tundra vehicles produced BEFORE the VINs shown below:

MODEL          STARTING VIN

Tundra           5TBBT44112S314095

Sequoia         5TDZT38AOZS117526

1. Verify that the NEW parts are built after the Manufacturer's Sender Case production date, as identified below.

2. Replace the Oil Pressure Sender.

3. Verify proper operation of the Oil Pressure Gauge.

Some or all of this information was provided by the Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA). For more information on technical bulletins available through APRA call 703-968-2772 or visit www.AutoBulletins.com.

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