Driver Identification Method cannot be Set [12/2024 - ]: Procedure

2025 Toyota 4Runner SR5, 4WDSECTION Procedure
  1. CHECK THE SYMPTOMS 
    1. Check the problem symptoms.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Assignment of settings cannot be performed using the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly A
      Assignment of settings cannot be performed using the digital key B
      Assignment of settings cannot be performed using the Bluetooth device C

    Result: 

    See step  4

    Result: 

    See step  5

    Result: 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Start Function) 
    1. Check the smart key system (for Start Function).

      Except Gasoline Model: Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2024 - ]

      Gasoline Model: Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2024 - ]

      OK

      Smart key system (for Start Function) is normal

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REFER TO " DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [12/2024 - ]  " 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU) 
    1. Temporarily replace the main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) with a new one.

      Refer to REMOVAL [12/2024 - ]

    2. Check if settings can be assigned again to an electrical key transmitter sub-assembly.

      OK

      All of the electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies could be registered to the new certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) successfully.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    END (MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU) WAS DEFECTIVE) 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE RADIO & DISPLAY RECEIVER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2024 - ]

  4. CHECK RECALL OPERATION (Assigned Settings Inspection) 
    1. Check if settings can be assigned again to an electrical key transmitter sub-assembly.

      OK

      Settings can be assigned.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    GO TO DIGITAL KEY SYSTEM (PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE) 

    Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [12/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  2

  5. CHECK RECALL OPERATION (Assigned Settings Inspection) 
    1. Check if settings can be assigned again to an electrical key transmitter sub-assembly.

      OK

      Settings can be assigned.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    GO TO AUDIO AND VISUAL SYSTEM (PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE) 

    Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [12/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  2

RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.