June 18, 1999

Introduction

SCANTOOL IMMOBILIZER KEY CODE

UTILITY
Models:

98 & 99 LS 400, GS 300/400, SC300/400,

ES 300 & LX 470 and 99 RX 300

The Diagnostic Tester now incorporates a Key Code Utility Menu capable of performing
the following tasks for immobilizer functions:
S Key Code Registration
S Key Code Erasure
S AutoRegistration Closure
The Diagnostic Tester now incorporates a Key Code Utility Menu capable of performing
the following tasks for immobilizer functions:

Affected
Vehicles

S 1998 LS 400, GS 300/400, SC 300/400, ES 300 and LX 470.

S 1999 LS 400, GS 300/400, SC 300/400, ES 300, LX 470 and RX 300.

Parts
Information

PART NUMBER

PART NAME

01001270

Lexus Diagnostic Tester Kit

01001895005

6.0a Diagnostic Software Card

NOTE:
Replacement Diagnostic Tester Kits or Software Cards may be ordered by calling OTC
at 18009338335.

Function
Description
(Key Code
Utility)

Key Registration
This function allows the registration of additional key codes for transponder keys
(Master/Sub Keys) using a Registered Master Key.
Key Code Erasure
This function allows the user to erase all the key codes for transponder keys except
the Registered Master Key used during this function.
Auto Registration Closure
This function allows the user to close Auto Registration Mode when less than three
keys have been registered.
NOTE:
When a new ECU is installed, it is in the Auto Registration Mode from the factory.
This allows Transponder Keys to automatically register as they are inserted into the
Ignition Cylinder. After three Transponder Keys are registered, the ECU closes Auto
Registration Mode. See the Repair Manual for further details.

Warranty
Information

OP CODE

DESCRIPTION

TIME

OPN

T1

T2

N/A

Not Applicable to Warranty

Lexus Supports ASE Certification

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SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS

Technical Service
Information Bulletin

SS00699

Title:

SCANTOOL IMMOBILIZER KEY CODE UTILITY SS00699

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Operation
Procedures

This section provides the procedures necessary to access the IMMOBILIZER KEY CODE
UTILITY functions. Refer to the instructions below.

Verify
Immobilizer
Key Type

Before any IMMOBILIZER KEY CODE UTILITY function can be performed, the type of
Transponder Key must be verified. The following steps show how to verify the
Transponder Key type.
1. Connect the Diagnostic Tester to DLC3 and press the (ON) key.
2. Insert a Registered Master Key (Black Key Head) into the ignition key cylinder and
turn to the ON position.
HINT:
A Registered Master Key is required for KEY REGISTRATION, KEY CODE ERASURE,
and AUTO REGISTRATION CLOSURE. A Sub Key (Grey Key Head) will not perform
these functions.

3. From the FUNCTION SELECT menu

(Screen A), select [1: OBD/MOBD].

4. From the OBD/MOBD MENU

(Screen B), select [6: IMMOBILIZER].

5. From the DIAGNOSTIC MENU

IMMOBILIZER (Screen C), select
[1: CURRENT DATA]

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Verify
Immobilizer
Key Type
(Continued)

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6. From the CURRENT DATA MENU

IMMOBILIZER (Screen D), select
[1: DATA LIST].

7. From the SELECT DATA menu

(Screen E), select [ALL].

8. The Transponder Key Type in the

ignition cylinder will be displayed
(Screen F).
[MASTER] = Registered Master Key
[SUB]

= Registered Sub Key

[NO]

= Not a Registered Key,

or Vehicle is not
equipped with
Immobilizer.

NOTE:
If the Transponder Key is a Master Key, proceed to [4: KEY CODE UTILITY] by
pressing the (EXIT) key back to the DIAGNOSTIC MENU IMMOBILIZER (Screen C).
From the DIAGNOSTIC MENU IMMOBILIZER (Screen C), select [4: KEY CODE
UTILITY]

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Verify
Immobilizer
Key Type
(Continued)

9. From the KEY CODE UTILITY menu

(Screen G), the functions listed are
outlined in the next sections.

Key
Registration

This function allows the registration of additional Key Codes for Transponder Keys
(Master/Sub Keys) using a Registered Master Key. The following screens show how to
perform Key Registration.
HINT:
This function requires the use of one Registered Master Key. The use of a Sub Key
will NOT complete Key Registration.

1. From the KEY CODE UTILITY menu

(Screen A), select
[1: KEY REGISTRATION].

2. Confirm the instruction on Screen B

and press the (ENTER) key.

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Key
Registration
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3. From the KEY SELECTION menu

(Screen C), select the Transponder
Key type to be registered and press
the (ENTER) key.
NOTE:
Do not register a SUB KEY as a
MASTER KEY. The SUB KEY is
typically left with an attendant when
the vehicle is parked. A Registered
Master Key allows the user to
add/erase transponder keys.

4. From KEY SELECTION (Screen D),

confirm the type of Transponder Key
to be registered and press the (YES)
key.

5. After pressing the (YES) key, remove

the Registered Master Key from the
Ignition Cylinder within 20 seconds.
After removing the key, press the
(ENTER) key.

6. Insert the New Transponder Key into

the Ignition Cylinder within 10
seconds and press the (ENTER) key.
HINT:
Look at the Security Indicator Light.
It will begin to flash as the New
Transponder Key is inserted.

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Key
Registration
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7. The registration of the New

Transponder Key will be completed in
approximately 60 seconds.
HINT:
The Security Indicator continues to
flash during registration.

8. Screen H will be shown at completion

of registration. Confirm the Security
Indicator turns OFF and press the
(ENTER) key.
HINT:
The Security Indicator will stop
flashing when Key Registration is
complete.

9. Insert the New Registered Master Key

into the Ignition Cylinder and turn to
the ON position and press the
(ENTER) key.

Key Code
Erasure

This function allows the user to erase all the Key Codes for Transponder Keys except the
Registered Master Key used during this function. The following screens show how to
perform Key Code Erasure.
HINT:
This function requires the use of one Registered Master Key. The use of a Sub Key
will NOT complete Key Code Erasure.

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Key
Registration
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1. From the KEY CODE UTILITY menu

(Screen A), select [2: KEY CODE
ERASURE].

2. Confirm the instruction on Screen B

and press the (ENTER) key.

3. Confirm the instruction on Screen C

and press the (YES) key.
NOTE:
By pressing the (YES) key, all
Transponder Key Codes will be erased
except the Registered Master Key in
the Ignition Cylinder.
HINT:
After pressing the (YES) key, the
Security Indicator will start to flash.

4. Pull out the Registered Master Key

from the Ignition Cylinder within 10
seconds (Screen D).
HINT:
Security Indicator continues to flash.

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Key Code
Erasure
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5. If Step 4 was completed correctly,

Screen E will confirm ERASURE was
successful.
HINT:
If the Erasure completed, the security
indicator should be still be blinking.

6. Insert the Registered Master Key into

the Ignition Cylinder and turn to the
ON position and press the (ENTER)
key.
HINT:
Look at the Security Indicator Light.
Inserting a Registered Master Key
causes the Security Indicator to
immediately stop blinking.

Auto
Registration
Closure

This function allows the user to close Auto Registration Mode when less than three keys
have been registered.
NOTE:
When a New ECU is installed, it is in the Auto Registration Mode. This mode allows
the Transponder Keys to automatically register as they are inserted into the Ignition
Cylinder. See the Repair Manual for further details.

CAUTION:
This function requires the use of one Registered Master Key. The use of a Sub Key
will NOT complete Auto Registration Closure. The use of a nontransponder key
during this function may damage the ECU.

1. From the KEY CODE UTILITY menu

(Screen A), select [3: AUTO REG
CLOSURE].

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Auto
Registration
Closure
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2. Confirm the instruction on Screen B

and press the (ENTER) key.

3. At AUTO REGIST. CLOSURE

(Screen C), the Auto Registration
Closure Information will be displayed.
Press the (ENTER) key to finish.

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