Entry Lock/Unlock Functions and Wireless Functions do not Operate After New/Additional Key ID Registration [12/2024 - ]: Description

2025 Toyota 4Runner SR5, 4WDSECTION Description

If all of the following conditions are met after an error message is displayed on the screen of the GTS during registration, or after performing new key ID registration or additional key ID registration, it is suspected that there is an ID code registration failure between the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) and main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU), or there is a certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) or main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) malfunction.

  • It is possible to start the hybrid control system*1 or engine*2
  • Wireless door lock/unlock operation is not possible
  • Entry lock/unlock operation is not possible

Also, if the hybrid control system*1 or engine*2 does not start, refer to the following and perform troubleshooting as the suspected cause is a malfunction of the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly, smart key system (for start function), etc.

except Gasoline Model: Refer to WIRELESS SYSTEMS FUNCTION CHECK [12/2024 - ]

for Gasoline Model: Refer to WIRELESS SYSTEMS FUNCTION CHECK [12/2024 - ]

  1. *1: except Gasoline Model
  2. *2: for Gasoline Model
RENDER: 1.0x

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