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You now have a collection of Toyota immobilizer virgin files (dumps) for resetting various Toyota cars’
immobilizer systems. These are needed in order to make the vehicle accept new or used keys.
These files are in binary (.bin) format and can be read and written by any serial EEPROM programmer.
By “virgin”, it is meant that these files, when programmed (written) into the immobilizer EEPROM chip of the
ecm of the right vehicle, it will put the ecm’s immobilizer circuit in auto registration mode, which is when it
will register the first compatible key that is used, making it the master key. After that, similar keys can be
added.
For this to work, the ecm must be uninstalled from the vehicle first and opened in a table so it can be worked
out. Then, the immobilizer EEPROM chip must be located and read with an SOIC-8 SMD clip connected to the
EEPROM Programmer. The file that is read, should be saved as a binary file as a backup for possible future
needs. After the file is read and backed up, the corresponding virgin file must be written in the immobilizer
EEPROM and the ecm reinstalled in the car afterwards.
Make sure you save the back up files in a different directory from the virgin files to avoid overwriting of such
files, which will render them useless.
You will need to put the ECM flat in a table and open it by removing the four Torx bolts that
are holding together the ECM cover.
The actual device (chip) which needs to be re-flashed, will be an eight legged SMD (Surface
Mounted Device) EEPROM which is circled in red at the top-left corner on the picture above.
On other cases, the EEPROM will be located at the bottom part of the circuit board. Check
the picture below at the right for an example.
24c02 25020
24c04 25080
93c56
93c66
95080
95040
Below is a close-up of the chip.
You will require a capable Serial EEPROM programmer, such as the non expensive
SeeProg unit (picture below) or any other that accepts serial EEPROMS of the SPI, uWire or
I2C types. Some are expensive and some are not, but most will include protocols for
handling such type of EEPROMs. A Windows software will be included on any of those
programmers for doing the job using your personal computer.
Now you will need to READ the contents from the EEPROM device using the Programmer
and an SMD Clip (to interface the EEPROM to your programmer) and save it as a backup of
the original file and load the virgin version of the needed file into the programmer and write it
to the EEPROM.
Ensure you place the SMD Clip in the correct orientation. Otherwise the Read/Write process
will not be possible. Once done, you just reinstall l the ECM and try ONLY in the car to
be used on, as it will be locked to it. If it is tested on any other car, it will be locked to that
other car and won’t work on the target one, needing to redo the whole process again.
NOTE: The circuit on Some ECMs will not allow to program the EEPROM on circuit. On that
case, if you do not succeed after various attempts of reflashing the EEPROM, you should
either take the chip out (unsolder) and do the process off-circuit, or try the crystal jumping trick.
It is not uncommon to find that Corolla’s and Celica’s may use the same data structure for
example, so if you do not have or can not locate the needed file, you should check ALL the
files until you find one similar in structure.
The typical procedure for registering additional master immobilizer keys is fairly
straightforward. Carefully study the entire procedure first so you're ready to follow the
directions accurately and promptly. Begin by having new master keys cut to match the
original one.
Slide a valid existing master key into the ignition switch. Floor the gas pedal and release it
five times within 15 seconds. After you've done that, depress and release the brake pedal six
times within 20 seconds.
Now, you must remove this key and insert the unregistered master key within 10 seconds of
completing the gas-pedal/brake-pedal workout. After you insert the unregistered key, floor
and release the gas pedal one more time within 10 seconds. Now the security light or the
word SECURITY on the instrument cluster will begin blinking. Then, the security light stops
blinking after about 60 seconds. This tells you that the new key is registered.
If you want to register another new master key, you must slide it into the ignition switch within
10 seconds of when the light stops blinking. Then promptly floor the gas pedal and release
it. Wait for the security indicator on the instrument panel to stop blinking and the second key
is registered. Usually you can register up to seven master keys.
Please remember, you cannot create a new master key from a valet or sub key, which is
gray. Watch out for a well-used valet key that the sunlight has darkened so much it almost
looks like a black master key.
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4-Runners
You will find it located under the glove box. Use a 10 mm socket to remove the glove box.
The ECM is mounted sideways and the five connectors will be facing towards you. The ECM
is right under the air duct.
You will find it located under the glove box. Use a 10 mm socket to remove the glove box.
The ECM is mounted horizontal and the five connectors will be pointing towards the driver’s
side.
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Avalon
You will find it located under the glove box. Use a 10 mm socket to remove the glove box.
The ECM is mounted sideways and the five connectors will be facing towards you. Special
note on 1999 Avalon - you will find the top 10mm nut is way back almost straight up and
seems to be secured by locktite. We use a deep socket 10 mm with a universal to remove
the top 10 mm nut.
Avensis
Celica
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Corolla
ECM is located behind the glove box, otherwise behind the central console.
Highlander
LS400
You will find it located under the glove box. This ECM removal takes the most time to
remove about 20 minutes max. Use a 10 mm socket to remove the glove box. If it has a CD
player remove it. You will see the ECM it has five mini-modules that are attached to the
ECM with brackets you most removed them from the ECM before you can remove the ECM
from under the dash.
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You will find it located under the glove box. Use a 10 mm socket to remove the glove box.
The ECM is mounted sideways and the five connectors will be facing towards you. . Remove
wire connectors attached to ECM then remove two 10 mm nuts attached to the ECM
brackets then remove ECM from under the dash.
ES300
You will find it located under the glove box. If it has a CD player remove it. First remove the
faceplate around the CD player then remove two 12 mm nuts which are brass in color. Push
back on CD player then drop down out of way. You will see the ECM remove two 10 mm
nuts slide ECM out of car.
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ES300 89661-0W102
ES300 89661-0W103
ES300 89661-3T420
ES300 89661-3T421
ES300 89661-3T422
ES300 89661-3T423
ES300 89661-0W120
ES300 89661-0W121
ES300 89666-33121
ES300 89661-0W150
ES300 89661-0W151
The ECM is located under the hood in front on the driver’s side just about the headlight. You
will see a large black plastic box. Remove two 10 mm nuts from the cover lift the cover and
you will see the ECM is attached by another two 10 mm nuts. Note: you have six connectors
instead of five. Remove all wire connectors then slide ECM out of box.
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The ECM is located under the hood in front on the driver’s side just about the headlight. You
will see a large black plastic box. Remove two 10 mm nuts from the cover lift the cover and
you will see the ECM is attached by another two 10 mm nuts. Remove all wire connectors
then slide ECM out of box.
Prius
RX300
You will find it located under the glove box. The ECM will be facing up towards you first you
must remove the one mini-module that is attached by removing it with a small bladed
screwdriver by depressing the tab on the plastic connector. You will then see a nylon wire tie
holding up a wire harness carefully remove the nylon wire tie but snipping it with a small pair
of side cutters. Be Careful not cut the wire harness. Remove two 10 mm nuts disconnect
the wire connectors attached to ECM slide ECM out of auto.
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RX300 89661-48080
RX300 89661-48130
RX300 89661-48131
SC300
SC400
You will find this ECM under floor on the passenger side. Lift the carpet back on the
passenger side you will see a large plastic hump secured by two 10 mm nuts. Remove the
10 mm nuts and another 10 mm bolt on the other side. Note it is a tight fit and take notice of
a bracket that is attaché to the ECM its orientation is unique so be careful how it slides out of
the plastic cavity because if you do not place it back into the same position when you re-
install the ECM the plastic cover will not secure tightly and possible moisture from snow or
rain could enter into the cavity allowing a possible damage to the ECM.
Seqouia
Solara
You will find it located under the glove box. Use a 10 mm socket to remove the glove box.
The ECM is mounted sideways and the five connectors will be facing towards you. Remove
wire connectors attached to ECM then remove two 10 mm nuts attached to the ECM
brackets then remove ECM from under the dash.
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Solara 89666-06182
Solara 89661-06580
Solara 89666-06320
Solara SLE 89661-0W110
You will find it located under the glove box. Use a 10 mm socket to remove the glove box.
The ECM is mounted sideways and the five connectors will be facing towards you. . Remove
wire connectors attached to ECM then remove two 10 mm nuts attached to the ECM
brackets then remove ECM from under the dash.
Spider
You will find it located under the glove box. Use a 10 mm socket to remove the glove box.
The ECM is mounted sideways and the five connectors will be facing towards you. . Remove
wire connectors attached to ECM then remove two 10 mm nuts attached to the ECM
brackets then remove ECM from under the dash.
Starlet
Yaris/Vitz