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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: North SLO County, Cali
Posts: 52
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: North SLO County, Cali
Posts: 52
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The pic looks like it's a Limited model, if so it has the ignition immobilizer system. This system ties directly into the ECU and cannot be bypassed. Bad news is, our ECU's CANNOT be re-flashed. Therefore, if you lose all the keys, then the entire ECU must be replaced. Good news is, Toyota realized they f'd up with this design, and offers an ECU Replacement Program. If you lose all your keys, they will replace the ECU for free. You have to pay for the installation and 2 keys. I had this done a few months ago and it cost me about $300 for a new ECU installed and 2 new master keys. They only offer this program 1 time for the life of the vehicle, so if the PO already did it he's pretty much screwed. If it hasn't been done, you have some buying leverage. Call Toyota USA and give them the VIN and they can tell you if it's eligible for the program. DO NOT go to the dealership, they will play dumb and have no idea what you're talking about. Get it authorized through Toyota USA first, then call the dealership to set up the install.
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2000 Limited 4x4, E-locker, Front PP coils with OME N91S, Rear OME 890 coils with Skyjacker Hydro's, other misc cheap/free/easy mods, still need tires...
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