2012 Scion tC Service and Repair Manual

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2012 Scion tC service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications, torque values, and reference data
  • Electrical diagnostics with full wiring diagrams
  • Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more
  • Diagnostic trouble codes and troubleshooting flow
  • Maintenance schedules and fluid capacities

Trims covered

  • Automatic Trans
  • Standard Trans

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Maintenance & Lubrication
  • Specifications
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Diagnostic Trouble Codes
  • Technical Service Bulletins
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2012 Scion tC Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #13V12300009/04/2013Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Southeast Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2013 Toyota Tundra, 2010-2012 Rav4, 2012 Toyota Sequoia, 2010-2011 Toyota Corolla, 2010-2011 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid, 2010-2013 Toy

Consequence

An inaccurate label could lead to owners overloading their vehicles and tires. An overloaded vehicl

Remedy

Southeast Toyota will notify owners and provide a corrected label with instructions concerning its i

TSB #10200374

Brief Engine Knock/Rattle Noise at Cold Startup

TSB #10200375

Brief Engine Knock/Rattle Noise at Cold Startup

TSB #10200379

Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset

TSB #10200383

Automatic/Continuously Variable Transmission Replacement Precautions

TSB #10185779

TT: HVAC drain tube is found to be blocked/clogged.

TSB #10178780

DL: Toyota plans to send Safety Recall Follow-Up Notices for the above referenced campaigns to remind owners whose vehicles have not yet had campaign repairs completed.

TSB #10152156

TSB: REVISION NOTICE August 23, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 model year xB vehicles, 2015 ? 2016 model year tC vehicles, and 2016 model year iM vehicles. ? The Parts Information section has been updated. Any p

TSB #10134472

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. This bulleti

Showing the 8 most recent of 87 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20121023Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 SCION TC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 TO 15 MPH, HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE SWERVED AND CRASH HEAD ON INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. UPON IMPACT THE

20200618Component: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

I WAS DRIVING ON 60 FREEWAY WHEN MY SUNROOF WINDOW EXPLODED/SHATTERED. I'M DOING SOME RESEARCH AND ITS HAPPENING ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL FREQUENTLY. I WENT TO TOYOTA AND TALKED TO THEM REGARDING IF THE

20200618Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I WAS DRIVING ON 60 FREEWAY WHEN MY SUNROOF WINDOW EXPLODED/SHATTERED. I'M DOING SOME RESEARCH AND ITS HAPPENING ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL FREQUENTLY. I WENT TO TOYOTA AND TALKED TO THEM REGARDING IF THE

20200415Component: SERVICE BRAKES

I HAVE A SAFETY RECALL ON MY VEHICLE. *TR

20200415Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I HAVE A SAFETY RECALL ON MY VEHICLE. *TR

Showing the 5 most serious of 12 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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