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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2000AVALON XL V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTANTITHEFT AND ALARM SYSTEMSKEYLESS ENTRYKEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTERTESTING AND INSPECTIONPROGRAMMING AND RELEARNINGFACTORY INSTALLED KEYLESS ENTRY
2000 Toyota Avalon XL V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)
Factory Installed Keyless Entry
2000 Toyota Avalon XL V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)SECTION Factory Installed Keyless Entry
1. REPLACE TRANSMITTER (LITHIUM) BATTERY
NOTE: Special caution should be taken for handling each component as they are precision electronic components.
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the screw and cover.
NOTE: Do not pry out the cover forcibly.
HINT: Push the cover with a finger as shown in the illustration, so that there becomes clearance, then pry out the cover from that clearance.
b. Remove the transmitter.
c. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 screws and cover.
d. Remove the battery (lithium battery).
NOTE:
- Do not push the terminals with a finger.
- If prying up the battery (lithium battery) forcibly to remove, the terminals are deformed.
e. Install a battery (lithium battery) as shown in the illustration.
NOTE: Face the battery upward. Take care not to deform the terminals.
f. Check that O-ring is not distorted or slipped off, and install the cover.
g. Using a screwdriver, tighten the 2 screws.
NOTE: When the shrews are tightened loosely, it might cause faulty contact of battery (lithium battery) and terminals.
h. Assemble the transmitter to the key plate and the cover.
i. Using a screwdriver, tighten the screw.
2. REPLACE DOOR CONTROL RECEIVER AND TRANSMITTER
NOTE: When replacing the door control receiver and transmitter, registration of recognition code is necessary because they are provided as a single components.
a. Select the operation mode to perform from the following operation modes.
- Add mode
- Rewrite mode
- Prohibition mode
- Confirmation mode
HINT:
- The add mode is used to retain codes already registered while you register new recognition codes. This mode is used when adding a transmitter. However, if the number of registered codes exceeds 4 codes, previously registered codes are correspondingly erased in order, starting from the first registered code.
- The rewrite mode is used to erase all previously registered codes and register only new recognition codes.
- The prohibition mode is used to erase all registered codes and cancels the wireless door lock function. Use this mode when the transmitter is lost.
- The confirmation mode is for confirming few many recognition codes are already registered before you register additional recognition codes.
Chart 1:
Chart 2:
Chart 3:
b. Follow the chart to register the transmitter recognition code at the wireless door lock control receiver.
HINT:
- When procedure is out of the specified, the operation returns to normal operation.
- Maximum 4 recognition codes can be registered.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.