The eBay key purchased worked fine for starting the car, however the remote proved to only work intermittently, so buyer beware. Then press and hold the buttons on the remote and the locks will cycle indicating it has been programmed. Simply follow the instructions to open and close the door a few times and turn the key in the ignition to put it into programming mode. To program the remote, you don't need Techstream software. The key will then be programmed for the engine immobilizer, though the remote will still have to be programmed separately. Once the key is inserted and turned to the ON position, the key transponder wizard is opened in the techstream software.įollow the wizard to reinsert the original master key, then remove it, then insert the new blank key, waiting 75 seconds for it to be programmed. Toyota's techstream software uses a special cable to connect to the OBDII port and communicate with your vehicle's ECU. Since a blank key cannot be inserted into the ignition, its remote and transponder was gutted from the key shell and inserted into the original master key's shell for programming.
It can no longer be programmed manually using the "pedal dance" method demonstrated here:Ī spare blank master key was purchased from eBay. On newer model Toyota or Lexus vehicles built in the past decade, programming a key requires Toyota's Techstream software. All Techstream areas are available: Japan North America. Generator for Techstream is ready to generate keys. PASS-CODE Calculator works ONLY with USB-Key. This item allows you to use factory procedure for programming keys without online-service.
#Toyota techstream key programming how to#
Here's how to program a new Lexus or Toyota key immobilizer and remote to work with your vehicle. You can use Techstream software and any OEM hardware compatible interface.