T-SB-0057-18

July 6, 2018

Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
Service
Category

Vehicle Interior

Section

Theft Deterrent/Keyless Entry

Market USA

Applicability
YEAR(S)

MODEL(S)

1998 - 2018

4Runner, 86, Avalon, Avalon
HV, C-HR, Camry, Camry
HV, Corolla, Corolla BRProd, FJ Cruiser,
Highlander, Highlander HV,
iA, iM, Land Cruiser, Matrix,
Mirai, MR2 Spyder, Prius,
Prius C, Prius PHV, Prius
Prime, Prius V, RAV4, RAV4
EV, RAV4 HV, Sequoia,
Sienna, Solara, Tacoma,
Tundra, Venza, Yaris, Yaris
SD MEX-Prod, Yaris THAIProd

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SUPERSESSION NOTICE
The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0043-14.
 Applicability has been updated to include 2017 – 2018 model year Toyota vehicles.
Service Bulletin No. T-SB-0043-14 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarde d.

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 security provisions are required to obtain a reset passcode. It is critical to review the instructions
for this new process BEFORE attempting to get a passcode in the new system.

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Warranty Information
OP CODE

DESCRIPTION

TIME

OFP

T1

T2

N/A

Not Applicable to Warranty

–

–

–

–

Required Tools & Equipment
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

SUPPLIER

Techstream 2.0*
Techstream Lite

PART NUMBER

QTY

TS2UNIT
ADE

Techstream Lite (Green Cable)

TSLITEPDLR01
TSLP2DLR01

* Essential SST.

NOTE
 Only ONE of the Techstream units listed above is required.
 Software version 13.10.019 or later is required.
 Additional Techstream units may be ordered by calling Approved Dealer Equipment (ADE)
at 1-800-368-6787.
 Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling 1-800-933-8335.

Service Bulletin Overview

1. Review the vehicle application chart in TIS to verify the vehicle is capable of being reset.
Refer to the Toyota/Scion Vehicle Support chart located on TIS – Diagnostics –
Immobilizer Reset – Reference Documents.
2. Review the NEW security authorization process and choose the option that best supports
your dealer situation.
3. Follow the Techstream and TIS screenshots to obtain the passcode needed to open
registration for Immobilizer and Smart Key programming.
NOTE
Some early ECM-based Immobilizers CANNOT be reset using Techstream. For these vehicles,
perform the following:
 Identify the vehicle using the Toyota/Scion Vehicle Support chart noted above.
 Refer to the most recent PANT bulletin for instructions.

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Preparation for 2001 Model Year MR2 and RAV4

BEFORE beginning the Key Code Reset function on 2001 model year MR2 and RAV4 vehicles, it
is necessary to short terminals TC to E1 at the ECM connector, using SST No. 09843-18020.
With ECU connectors in place, back-probe and short terminals TC to E1 (pin 17 to pin 5).
Figure 1. ECM Terminals, 2001 MR2 and RAV4 Vehicles
3
1

4

5

2

1

MR2

2

RAV4

3

SST No. 09843-18020 (Jum per Wire)

4

E1 (Terminal 17)

5

TC (Terminal 5)

NOTE
 With the key ON and the engine OFF, the SRS, Cruise and ABS lights will flash on the instrument
panel when terminals TC to E1 are shorted together correctly.
 Leave the SST No. 09843-18020 in place for the entire Key Code Reset procedur e.

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Section 1: Security Authorization for the Reset Passcode

An improved security measure is 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 flowchart and become familiar with the options outlined prior to
attempting a vehicle reset.
Figure 2. Immobilizer Reset Process

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Section 1: Security Authorization for the Reset Passcode (continued)

Key Points:


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



A single 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 passcode.



The request and approval hand-off between the 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 Inbox Message and Approve
2. Perform Reset With Techstream
A. Access Approval Inbox Message
B. Perform Reset at Vehicle
Variations:
1. Pre-approval BEFORE vehicle is accessed (per Main Steps above)
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 passcode request form is completed, an approval request will be sent to ALL approving
managers. Dealership personnel with the following job titles in “Staffmaster” are granted passcode
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, or Team Leader.

Each dealer MUST have AT LEAST two enrolled managers to access ANY passcodes.
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Section 1: Security Authorization for the Reset Passcode (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 two-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.

Figure 3.

2. Log in using your password.

3. Enter the information requested, check all
four boxes below Positive Identification
Policy, then click Next.

Figure 4.

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

4. A minimum of two managers is required to
be selected. Once two or more managers
are selected, click Submit to continue.
Each request requires approval from one
manager. Once manager approval is
received, continue to Section 5: Receipt
of Passcode.

Figure 5.

Section 3: Techstream Reset Utility (With Request)

1. Connect Techstream to the vehicle.

Figure 6.

2. Choose the appropriate vehicle model
and year if the ignition cannot be turned
on and the information does not
automatically populate.

Figure 7.

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Section 3: Techstream Reset Utility (With Request) (continued)

3. Choose the Immobilizer or Smart Key system as needed.
Figure 8.

4. Choose the Immobilizer or Smart Code Reset utility.
Figure 9.

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Section 3: Techstream Reset Utility (With Request) (continued)

5. Enter the VIN if prompted.

Figure 10.

6. Techstream will generate a seed number.
Click Get Pass-Code.

Figure 11.

7. Click Send to connect to TIS.

Figure 12.

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Section 3: Techstream Reset Utility (With Request) (continued)
NOTE
 If there is already a management approval file for this VIN, do NOT follow the next three steps to
resubmit a request. Open the approval file in your TIS inbox, enter the most recent seed number to
get the passcode (as outlined in Section 5: Receipt of Passcode). Then, go to Section 6: Techstream
Reset Utility (Reset Initiated).
 For repeated reset attempts AFTER the approval is completed, follow Section 3: Techstream Reset
Utility (With Request) and Section 6: Techstream Reset Utility (Reset Initiated), using the same
management approval file.

8. When the TIS window opens, enter your
password to log in.

Figure 13.

9. Fill in the required information and
click Next.

Figure 14.

10. It is required to select a minimum of two
managers. Once two or more managers
are selected, click Submit to continue.

Figure 15.

Each request MUST be approved by one
manager. Once manager approval is
received, continue to Section 5: Receipt
of Passcode.

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Section 4: Manager Approval (TIS)

1. Once the request is submitted, one of the
authorized dealer managers will locate the
technician’s request in the TIS home
page inbox.

Figure 16.

The manager will click the title to open
the request.

2. The manager checks the three boxes
under Request Approval Policy, then
clicks Approve to send the approval to
the technician.

Figure 17.

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Section 5: Receipt of Passcode (TIS)

1. Once approved by management, the
technician will open the TIS inbox and
locate the reset request. The technician will
click the title to open the approval.

Figure 18.

NOTE
 It is recommended to retrieve the passcode
from the Techstream connected to the
vehicle as the seed number and passcode
work together.
 Once approved by management, multiple
resets can be performed for a single VIN.
Each attempt will create a new seed
number and resultant passcode.

2.

Once opened, the technician will click the
Immobilizer Reset link to continue.

Figure 19.

3. At this step, the technician MUST re-enter
the password to log in again.

Figure 20.

4. The technician MUST enter the Techstream
software version and paste in the seed
number from Techstream.

Figure 21.

5. Click Next.

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Section 5: Receipt of Passcode (TIS) (continued)

6. The passcode will be provided as shown.
Continue to Section 6: Techstream Reset
Utility (Reset Initiated), for instructions on
entering the passcode to initiate the reset.

Figure 22.

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Section 6: Techstream Reset Utility (Reset Initiated)

The reset can be initiated once the management approval reply is available in the TIS home page
inbox. With this approval file, multiple seed numbers can be used for as many attempts as
needed to repair the vehicle.
NOTE
If you have received the file from management in your TIS inbox that shows the approval status for the
given VIN, do NOT resubmit for another approval for this vehicle. It will NOT be necessary. Continue to
open the approval file and enter a new seed number to get the unique passcode for each attempt.

1. After retrieving the passcode from the
manager approval process in Section 4:
Manager Approval and Section 5: Receipt
of Passcode, enter the passcode in
Techstream and click Next.

Figure 23.

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Section 6: Techstream Reset Utility (Reset Initiated) (continued)

2. Click Yes to start the process.

Figure 24.

Figure 25.

3. Once completed, it may be necessary to
enter either the Immobilizer Key
Registration or Smart Code Registration
utility to program keys.

Figure 26.

NOTE
Some early Immobilizer systems go directly
into programming mode. This can be
confirmed by the security light blinking a
two-digit code. Refer to the applicable Repair
Manual for details.

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