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L-SB-0025-14 Rev2 July 7, 2014 Technical Service Information Bulletin

Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset

Service
Category Vehicle Interior
Lexus Supports ie
Section Theft Deterrent/Keyless Entry Market USA ASE Certification Siygges
Applicabitity
YEAR(S) MODEL(S) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1997 - 2015 CT200H, ES300,

ES300H, E$330,
ES350, G$300,
G3350, GS400,
GS430, GS450H,
GS460, GX460,
GX470, HS250H,

IS F, 1S250, 1S250C,
S300, 18350, IS350C,
LFA, LS400, L$430,
LS460, LSG00H,
LX470, LX570,
NX200T, NX300H, RC
F, RC350, RX300,
RX330, RX350,
RX400H, RX450H,
$C300, SC400, SC430

REVISION NOTICE
November 14, 2014 Rev2:

* Applicability has been updated to include 2015 model year RC F, RC 350, NX 200t and
NX 300h vehicles.

July 25, 2014 Rev1:
* Sections 1, 2, and 3 have been updated.

Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded.

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SUPERSESSION NOTICE

The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. SS002-01.

* Applicability has been updated to include 1997 — 2015 applicable model year vehicles.

Service Bulletin No. $5002-01 is Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure
to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding.

Introduction

The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all
master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased. Follow
the procedures in this bulletin to reset a vehicle Immobilizer or Smart Key system.

NOTE

new system.

There are new security provisions required to obtain a Reset Pass-Code. It is critical that the
instructions for this new process are reviewed BEFORE attempting to get a Pass-Code in the

Warranty Information

OP CODE DESCRIPTION TIME OFP T1 «| «Te
N/A Not Applicable to Warranty ~- = = =
Required Tools & Equipment
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER PART NUMBER aty
Techstream 2.0* TS2UNIT
ADE 1
Techstream Lite TSLITEPDLRO1

* Essential SST.

NOTE

1-800-368-6787.

* Software version 9.30.029 or later is required.

* Only ONE of the Techstream units listed above is required.

« Additional Techstream units may be ordered by calling Approved Dealer Equipment (ADE) at

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Service Bulletin Overview

1. Review the vehicle application chart in the Technical Information System (TIS) to verify the
vehicle is capable of being reset.

Refer to the Lexus Vehicle Support chart located on TIS, under Diagnostics — immobilizer Reset
~ Reference Documents.

2. Review the new security authorization process and chose the option that best supports your
dealer situation.

3. Follow the Techstream and TIS screenshots to obtain the Pass-Code needed to open registration
for Immobilizer and Smart Key programming.

NOTE

Some early ECM based Immobilizers cannot be reset using Techstream. For these vehicles,
do the following:

¢ Identify the vehicle using the Lexus Vehicle Support chart noted above.

* Refer to the most recent SPOC bulletin for instructions.

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Section 1: Security Authorization for the Reset Pass-Code

An improved security measure has been implemented in TIS that requires a secondary approval by
dealer management each time an Immobilizer or Smart Key Reset request is submitted. Please

review the following flow chart and become familiar with the options outlined prior to attempting
a vehicle reset.

Figure 1. immobilizer Reset Process

REQUESTOR

Login to TIS and Navigale to TIS >
Diagnostics > Immobilizer Reset

v

Re-enter TIS password into
Immobilizer Reset portlet

v

Complete Immobilizer Reset
form and acknowledge Posilive
Identification Policy

=

APPROVING MANAGER

Complete Remaining TIS and
Techstream Smart Code Reset
procedures as usual REQUESTOR
APPROVING MANAGER

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Section 1: Security Authorization for the Reset Pass-Code (Continued)
Key Points:

* The Reset request can be submitted from the Techstream in the vehicle, or on TIS before the
vehicle is available.

* Asingle management approval can be used multiple times for the same VIN as needed until the
vehicle repair is completed.

+ Each Reset attempt for the same VIN will generate a new Seed Number and a unique
Pass-Code.

* The request and approval hand-off between technician and management is done on the TIS
home page inbox accessed at each individual's location (Techstream, office, etc.).

Main Steps:
1. Obtain Authorization
A. Technician Reset Approval Request
B. Manager Access TIS In-Box Message and Approve
2. Perform Reset with Techstream
A. Access Approval In-Box Message
B. Perform Reset at Vehicle
Variations:
1. Pre-approval before vehicle is accessed (as per above Main Steps)
2. Request and receive approval from Techstream after entering the reset utility
3. Repeated reset attempts with Techstream by accessing the single approval file
Approving Managers:

Once the Pass-Code Request form has been completed an approval request will be sent to all
approving managers. Dealership personnel with the following job titles in “Staffmaster" are granted
Pass-Code approval capability.

Dealer Principal, General Manager, Service Manager, Service Director, Service/Parts Director, Parts
Manager, Parts Director, Customer Relations Manager, Customer Satisfaction Manager, Shop Foreman,
Diagnostic Specialist, Team Leader. Each dealer must have at least 2 enrolled managers in order to access
any Pass-Codes.

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Section 1: Security Authorization for the Reset Pass-Code (Continued)

NOTE

Once a Reset is completed, it may be necessary to enter an “Immobilizer Key Registration” or a
“Smart Key Code Registration” utility to program the new keys. Early Immobilizer systems may be
ready to accept keys immediately after the Reset if the security light flashes a 2-digit code (such
as 21 or 22). Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for details.

Please review the Techstream and TIS screenshots in this bulletin to become familiar with the
new management authorization process flow.

Section 2: Reset Approval Request (TIS Pre-Approval)

1. Open TIS and enter the Diagnostics and immobilizer Reset tabs. Login using your password.
Figure 2.

Receive a Passcode

Immobilizer and Smart Key Code Reset allows the registration of a new Master
Key even if all origins! Master Keys are fost. Once the Immobilizer and/or Smart
Key Code is reset, all previously registered key codes will be erased,

Re-enter your Password below to proceed to the Immobilizer and Smart Key Code
Reset form.

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Section 2: Reset Approval Request (TIS Pre-Approval} (Continued)

2. Enter the information requested, check all 4 boxes below Positive identification Policy, then
click Next.

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of each transaction ia gent to the Natotal inturance Crime Bureau,

3. A minimum of two managers are required to be selected. Once two or more managers are
selected, click Submit to continue. Each request is required to be approved by one manager.
Once manager approval is received, continue to Section 5, “Receipt of Pass-Code."

Figure 4.

Select a minimum of two etanagers from the list below and click Submit to
continue. Each request requires approval from one manager.

Example Manager 1
Example Manager 2
Example Manager 3
Example Manager 4
Example Manager 5

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Section 3: Techstream Reset Utility (With Request)

1. Connect Techstream to the vehicle.
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Section 3: Techstream Reset Utility (With Request) (Continued)

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