Fuel filler pipe replaced when new - pre TSB EL010-04

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  1. jsorger

    jsorger New Member

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    First off, I am impressed that Toyota has every SSC update in their central computer. Mine has been to 3 different dealers and the tech showed me the on-screen record.

    I inquired about getting the TSB EL010-04 (fuel gauge inaccuracy) finally done on my car and was also suprised to learn that my fuel filler pipe had been replaced before I even picked up the car when it was new (on 10/5/03)!

    Apparently they had some sort of problem with the shape of the original pipe - something about not being able to fit nozzles in properly.

    Looked around for info, didn't see any. Someone may have already reported this...
     
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    Yes TIS is a big help to us techs. Every used car gets checked for outstanding SSC's and when I get a customers Toyota in for a recall,I can input the VIN and find out if it has any other recalls not completed. To sit down and go thru the TIS would take a whole weekend,maybe. There is a wealth of info on there. :)
     
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    10/2003? I thought the fuel tank problem came out way after that.
     
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    Yes that is odd,DanMan. The TSB EL010-04 for that didn't come out till Aug 24,2004. Then again this is a revised TSB I'm looking at. Not sure when original one was released. Maybe his dates are wrong? Or it was done before the TSB came out? Makes you wonder :roll: But then with a prod date in 03,it must be a very early one,which would mean he got the filler pipe and new meter assembly.
     
    #4 rick57, Mar 11, 2005
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    That was my question (or realization).

    There was some sort of filler pipe issue before the TSB came out. Picked the car up in 10/03 (manufacture date 9/03) and the work was done right before pickup.

    My VIN still places me under the TSB and I have to have another filler pipe/meter put in (I still have the inaccuracy).
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(removeum\";p=\"71649)</div>
    Hi Ben,I'm sure you know that the TSB you have a link to has nothing to do with Fuel filler pipe issues :roll: It has to do with 04-05 Check Engine Lights on with "No Start" issues. :wink:
     
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    8) rick57,

    Yea I know, but I did not know where else to put it.

    Ben
     
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    I had the TSB EL010-04 done Saturday. They ordered the gauge set to 22,000 miles, so I gained back about 290.

    First fill-up Sunday, and I couldn't judge how much was needed since the MPGs reset during the install. Gauge had 3 bars, and I tried listening near the now-gasketless opening for gas to gurgle up, but some kinda quietly poured out before I could stop it.

    Another learning curve, I guess, and hopefully better refueling stops as time goes on...
     
    #9 mikepaul, Mar 28, 2005
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