Can a used ECU be swapped with immobilizer 3?
The routine changes depending on whether you are using a BRAND NEW ECU that has never been in any other car, or if you are using a USED ECU that has been previously matched to another car. Immo-3 knows your car’s VIN.
What happens if I Lose my Toyota immobilizer?
This engine immobilizer system presents a barrier to many owners when it comes time to swap out a bad ECU, or if you’ve lost all the master keys and can’t program new keys. While taking the car to a dealership or locksmith is an option, it could get expensive because you are at their mercy.
How to change ECU pin on Ross immobilizer?
Enter 050 in “Channel Number”. For the following procedure, use the PIN of the ORIGINAL (OLD) ECU. The PIN needs to be entered as 5-digit number. For example, if your PIN is 1234, enter 01234. Switch OFF the ignition and let the car sit for ~1 minute, then switch ON the ignition again.
Can You virginize the ECU on a Toyota?
While taking the car to a dealership or locksmith is an option, it could get expensive because you are at their mercy. What follows is a cheaper method you can do yourself to “virginize” your ECU to accept new keys. Here’s an overview on how the immobilizer system works on older Toyota and Lexus vehicles.
What happens when you change the ECU on an immobilizer?
All relevant coding and adaptation values have been transferred from the ORIGINAL (OLD) ECU to the REPLACEMENT (USED) ECU. Make sure to have BOTH PIN’s, from the ORIGINAL (OLD) and the REPLACEMENT (USED) ECU. Make sure to have the Radio Code (for factory radios only).
Where are the keys in the immobilizer system?
To demonstrate the immobilizer reprogram, I’ll be swapping ECU’s on my 1999 Toyota Solara with one from a 2001. Therefore my current keys won’t match what is in the new ECU. To be safe, pull the battery so you don’t cause any harm when unplugging the ECU. In most cars the ECU is located behind the glove box.
Enter 050 in “Channel Number”. For the following procedure, use the PIN of the ORIGINAL (OLD) ECU. The PIN needs to be entered as 5-digit number. For example, if your PIN is 1234, enter 01234. Switch OFF the ignition and let the car sit for ~1 minute, then switch ON the ignition again.
Can a transponder ECU be used to reprogram a key?
This resets the immobilizer, but this tip is not used to reprogram NEW keys. The known vehicles listed below should have a Transponder ECU that have learned (stored) the keys. All you need to do is the join between the ECU and the Transponder Key ECU for this to work.