Canada - Antitheft System - ECU Replacement If Keys Are Lost

Bulletin
T-TCI-3591

Issue Date
August 31, 2011

Market
Canada

Title
LOST KEYS / IMMOBILIZER ECU REPLACEMENT

Service Category
Vehicle Interior

Section
Theft Deterrent/Keyless Entry

Market
Canada






Applicability

Introduction

The transponder ECU on some 2010 model year FJ Cruiser vehicles does not support key code erasure in the event that all master keys are lost. These transponder ECUs also do not support the "reseed" function. If all registered master keys are lost, then the transponder ECU must be replaced.

Production change information







This TSB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.






Parts information






Warranty information






Required Tools & Equipment

NOTE
Additional Techstream units may be ordered by completing the order form on ETAS (Tools > Tools and Equipment > Order Form) and faxing it to (416) 431-8342.

Repair Procedure

1. Replace the Transponder Key ECU.

Refer to the E-TAS / TIS library, 2010 model year FJ Cruiser Repair Manual:
- Vehicle Interior - Theft Deterrent/Keyless Entry - "Engine Immobiliser: Transponder Key ECU: Removal"

HINT
- Before attempting to replace the Transponder Key ECU, the vehicle may need to be moved into a service bay. There are several ways to move the vehicle, but the shifter can be placed into Neutral when a new unregistered key (cut to ignition cylinder specifications) is used.
- Location of the Transponder Key ECU Assembly is within a bracket behind the glove box upper dash panels.

2. Install the new Transponder Key ECU.

Refer to E-TAS / TIS library, 2010 model year FJ Cruiser Repair Manual:
- Vehicle Interior - Theft Deterrent/Keyless Entry - "Engine Immobiliser: Transponder Key ECU: Installation"

3. Connect E-TAS Techstream and register the replacement keys.

Refer to E-TAS / TIS library, 2010 model year FJ Cruiser Repair Manual:
- Vehicle Interior - Theft Deterrent/Keyless Entry - "Engine Immobiliser: Engine Immobiliser System: Registration"

4. Verify that Immobilizer keys can start the engine.

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.