Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Toyota Avalon XLSFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Using Scan Tool
- Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC) No. 3. See Figure. Insert registered master key in ignition lock cylinder.
- Within 2 minutes of inserting registered master key in ignition lock cylinder, request key code deletion from scan tool. Ensure SECURITY indicator light flashes.
- Within 10 seconds of requesting key code deletion on scan tool, remove master key from ignition lock cylinder. Ensure SECURITY indicator light flashes. Procedure is now complete and transponder key code should now be erased. If master key cannot be removed from ignition lock cylinder, transponder key code erasure is cancelled and SECURITY indicator light will turn off.
Factory Service Tools
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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.
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