A Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician shares All you need to know about Toyota keys for mechanical and Smart keys. Everything from basic operation theory, programming and diagnosis.
In this video I share information on Toyota keys. I start off with mechanical keys. I explain the difference between chip keys and non chip keys and how they related to the immobilizer. Also I show you how the key chip looks like and where it’s located in the body of the key. Then I talk about the difference between valet keys and master keys.
Then we go into the Smart key system with a very brief explanation of what it does on the consumer side then we dive into how the system actually operates with the multiple layers of security to prevent theft.
We’ll also talk about programming with detailed information straight from my experience doing this every day through my career at a Toyota dealership. We’ll cover what types of programming there is. Also we’ll cover what happens if you loose all your Toyota keys.
We’ll touch briefly on some diagnosis tips including the no start issue following a dead battery on smart key Toyotas.
Lastly I said this in the video and I will say it here. Please have a 2nd key at all times. If you loose one of the keys make another copy so you never have to be faced with loosing all keys and having to tow the car.
If you use a locksmith make sure they are experienced and know what they are doing especially when you loose all keys because inexperienced ones can brick the car and make the repair much more expensive.
The information in this video applies to all Toyota models ( Corolla , Camry , CHR , Avalon , Sienna , Venza , Highlander , 4Runner , RAV4 , Land Cruiser , FJ Cruiser , Prius , Prius V , Prius C , Sequoia , Tacoma , Tundra , Corolla Cross , iM , Yaris and more) Excluding the 2020+ Supra, Toyota 86 and the Yaris IA. It also applies to Scion models ( IQ , XB , XA and tC) Also Applies to Lexus Models ( IS , ES , GS , LS , GX , RC , LC , RX and LX )
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0:00 Intro
0:46 Mechanical Keys
3:05 Smart Key Basics
3:57 Smart Key Operation
10:23 Smart Key Generations
13:14 Things you didn’t know about smart key Toyotas
16:32 Key Programming Mechanical and Smart
23:20 Diagnosis and Problems
26:44 Please do this if you own a Toyota
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Great video. I have a 2019 camry and the key looks like a smart key you've shown on your Video but a mechanical key also pops out. Are then any different? Thank for your reply in advance.
Can you please do a video on itekt liquid pertaining to the windshield step by step thanks .
Find a buddy with a good scan tool
You can program
Tell them how to turn off unused keys
Or your key so no one can grab your program code and install it in a blank new
So many crooks are scanning for key codes now, turn your key off only takes a second
Turn off hold lock, hit unlock twice
Thanks much always learning from your videos
Love your channel!! We are a family who drove only Toyota because they lasts forever as long as you keep them maintained. Learning so much from your videos! Ty!
Keys can be easily programmed via CAN bus without original keys. Criminals just take front bumper slightly out, burn CAN bus wires with cigarette lighter, connect to the left driving light can bus and program own key within seconds. Vehicle ID, missing master key etc don't stop them.
I have a 2008 TCH and Toyota wants 3000 to change something to get it started and they don’t guarantee that it will work any suggestions and how I can get the car back up and running
I just finally made another master key for my Toyota Corolla I'm working in Toyota so I got it at a much better price .
Hello We need your help our 2017 LE Camry won't start. We have tried everything. It turns over but won't start. We have changed the battery in each key. we changed and checked the battery fuel pump, starter, and alternator. All I know is my wife hit something in the road. She drove the car the next day. Filled the tank the next day no start.
wow very nice
Thanks for the great information Sir! One unanswered question I was hoping to cover; On my 2000 Avalon(90k miles), I only have one transponder/chip key. If the previous owner(my father in law) made too many chipped spare keys and lost them all, does that prevent another one from being programmed for the car? Any auto locksmiths out there know the answer?
Does Toyota provide a web site where I can get the "pin number" needed to program additional key fobs for my 2018 Camry LE?