2 sulfur TSB done still stinkin' HELP!!

[WhiteSE]

Whats goin on everyone,

I purchased my 05 SE back last september (Cabe Toyota of Long Beach), and from day one i got the smell. I got my 1st TSB (Garden Grove) performed this past march (**due to time conflicts w/ toyota machanics) a month later the sulfur smell came back. Took it back to the same dealership who performed the original TSB repairs, and was denied due to the fact that they already performed the service. Service Manager's exact words: "We've already filled your warranty once and will not perform another " Took it to another dealership (Toyota of Cerritos) and was approved for a 2nd TSB. Well just picked it up last week and now im getting that infamous sulfur smell again. I called Cerritos and asked if they performed the ECU reprogramming and they replied "NO, we did not see it on the TSB. So we did not know about it." Does anyone here know if there is a different TSB or any other bulletin for the reprogramming of the ECU? my nose and eyes would greatly appreciate any help from here.

** i work mon-fri 8-5. but weekends, most dealerships never any enough mechanics to take her for a test drive. im at 22k miles now. I've been told that the California Lemon Law states the 3rd attempt must be done w/in 18k miles.

ok im done! sorry for venting!

 

[mtnracer]

Whats goin on everyone,

I purchased my 05 SE back last september (Cabe Toyota of Long Beach), and from day one i got the smell. I got my 1st TSB (Garden Grove) performed this past march (**due to time conflicts w/ toyota machanics) a month later the sulfur smell came back. Took it back to the same dealership who performed the original TSB repairs, and was denied due to the fact that they already performed the service. Service Manager's exact words: "We've already filled your warranty once and will not perform another " Took it to another dealership (Toyota of Cerritos) and was approved for a 2nd TSB. Well just picked it up last week and now im getting that infamous sulfur smell again. I called Cerritos and asked if they performed the ECU reprogramming and they replied "NO, we did not see it on the TSB. So we did not know about it." Does anyone here know if there is a different TSB or any other bulletin for the reprogramming of the ECU? my nose and eyes would greatly appreciate any help from here.

** i work mon-fri 8-5. but weekends, most dealerships never any enough mechanics to take her for a test drive. im at 22k miles now. I've been told that the California Lemon Law states the 3rd attempt must be done w/in 18k miles.

ok im done! sorry for venting!

I believe there are different TSBs for different years. I would not be surprised if they did not follow the instructions.

When I took my 2003 in for the TSB (I brought them a hard copy) they insisted on only reprogramming the ECU first. I tried it for a day and of course it still stank. Called the dealer and they then agreed to also replace the cat.

Best thing is to get a hard copy of the TSB that applies to your model and VIN. Read it yourself and take it to the dealer. Make sure they agree to perform each step in the TSB and then verify with the invoice for labor / parts.

 

[sharp4runr]

Yup there are different TSBs for the different years and different engine versions. Also you should be aware that even after the Sulfur TSB is done on your vehicle, you will still get a sulfur smell periodically but it will not be nearly as strong as PRE-Sulfur TSB.