Thanks for taking the time to provide us all with the info!…

They call it “Toyota Smartkey Maker” or “Toyota Key Maker”. It comes in different shapes and colors, since it is been cloned and there are many Chinese versions out there.

I don’t really know where to get the original one, but Chinese clones are in places like Alibaba.com and other B2B portals.

Also, I have no experience on either cloned or original units, but I have read in different forums that Chinese clones of this hardware are doing the job well. Again, I can not talk by my own experience. Below are some pictures of it.

Regards,

Richard

That will always happen when you replace the Corolla ecu for a new one. The new ecu does not have the VIN number on its memory, so it will have to be entered on a certified dealer or using a Toyota specific application with the capability of entering the VIN number, like Techstream. That’s a common issue when replacing the ecu, but there is no malfunction at all.

If you don’t do it right away, don’t worry, as the check engine light and P0630 will be all to it. Apart from that, all systems, including the immobilizer will be working ok. You won’t have any problem. When you have any spare time, you can go to a dealer near you to enter the VIN number. In some dealers it is a free job, while in some others they will charge a small fee about $40.00 – $50.00. It will all depend on the dealer, but it is a 15 minutes job.

Best regards,

Richard

I recommend that you first try the all key erasing method, as you only have one key, then do the steps to try to program the new one.

If still nothing happens after trying both instructions (here and the mentioned site), then it might be the case that (1) the key being tried to program is not compatible with the transponder on your car or (2) for some unknown reason, your ecu is not accepting any more keys even after the process of erasing all keys.

It is important to notice the flashes of the security lamp, as per the instructions in the site you posted above, as a guide for knowing if the process is being working. If for some reason it doesn’t flash as expected, something is wrong, either with the ecu or the new key.

I assume that the car is working with the unique key you have, so I rule out the rest of the circuits like the ring antenna and the key lock transponder circuit.

About dealers, they usually replace the ecu if they don’t have the equipment for resetting the ecu. We do reset the ecu with an eeprom programmer and the correct file for writing on the security chip, which is located in the ecu circuit. A little bit of a technical job.

Thank u for your response a for the instructions. That is the matter what I want to ask you.
I found some instructions before you sent me yours on

http://www.drdetailshop.com/Transponderreference.htm#TypeE

Add Duplicate Key:

1. Simultaneously depress and release brake and accelerator pedals 1 time.

2. Insert existing master key into ignition. Do not turn the key from the OFF (LOCK) position.

3. Within 15 seconds of inserting the key, depress and release the accelerator pedal five times.

4. Within 20 seconds of completing the above step, depress and release the brake pedal six times and
remove the key.

5. Within 10 seconds, insert the new key into the ignition.

6. Within 10 seconds, depress and release the accelerator pedal one time.

7. After 80 seconds the new key is registered and the security light will go off.

8. Remove new key and depress and release the brake pedal 1 time.

Steps 2-7 are completly the same like yours steps (1-6). But step 2 (in my instructions) is different in position of master key.

Firstly:
So which position of master key is correct and should be done the steps 1 and 8 (in my instruction) as well? Because my father already did whole process according to steps above but nothing happend and master key was in OFF(LOCK) position.

And secondly: I was reading on forum of toyota that during the self-programing can program get frozen and ecu have to be replace. Is that right???

P.S. I hope that your instructions will be work.

About the keys from USA being different from the European ones is true. Codes change.

About programming a new key, it is easy and simple, provided that you have (1) an USA key of your model and (2) the key is blank and unused.

You can do this procedure either before or after mechanically cutting the key.

You might want to revise and practice the procedure before actually doing it, as it have a few steps that each one have a specific time frame.

It is a s follows:

1 Take the master key you have and insert it into the ignition switch. The master key should be black colored, not grey.

2 Turn the key to on position and before 15 seconds, press and release the accelerator pedal for exactly 5 times.

3 Now, before 20 seconds, press and release brake pedal for exactly 6 times.

4 At this time you can remove the master key and within 10 seconds, you must insert the new black key to be programmed into the ignition switch.

5 Next, before 10 seconds, press and release the accelerator pedal just once.

6 Wait a few seconds, then remove the new programmed master key.

If you want to program another new key, you must insert it in the ignition cylinder within 10 seconds after the above procedure and press and release the accelerator pedal only once and wait a few seconds before removing it.

Test all the keys you programmed after finishing.

You can program up to 7 keys using this method. After that, the ecu must be cleared to accept new keys.

Best regards.

P.S. if it is possible to self-program the key and u have the instrustions could u send me them. Thank you

Regard
Jan

Richard

Yes, the dealer should be able to make a new key with your master and the car’s VIN number. The problem for the dealer is when the master key is lost.

The VIN number of the car, the pin number (seed) and key codes are stored in the ecu (car computer). In case that the master key is lost, then the ecu must be reset (as explained in the article above) for it to learn new keys.