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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2000SIENNA LE V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMELOCKSKEYLESS ENTRYKEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTERSERVICE AND REPAIR
2000 Toyota Sienna LE V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)
Keyless Entry Transmitter: Service and Repair
2000 Toyota Sienna LE V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE)SECTION Service and Repair
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 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. 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.

d. Install a battery (lithium battery) as shown in the illustration.
NOTE: Face the battery upward. Take care not to deform the terminals.
e. Assemble the transmitter to the key plate and the cover.
2. REPLACE DOOR CONTROL RECEIVER AND TRANSMITTER
a. Select the operation mode to perform from the following operation modes.
- Rewrite mode
- Confirmation mode
HINT:
- The rewrite mode is used to erase all previously registered codes and register only new recognition codes.
- The confirmation mode is for confirming how many recognition codes are already registered before you rewrite recognition codes.



b. Follow the charts 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.
NOTE: Special caution should be taken for handling each component as they are precision electronic components.
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the 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. 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.
d. Install a battery (lithium battery) as shown in the illustration.
NOTE: Face the battery upward. Take care not to deform the terminals.
e. Assemble the transmitter to the key plate and the cover.
2. REPLACE DOOR CONTROL RECEIVER AND TRANSMITTER
a. Select the operation mode to perform from the following operation modes.
- Rewrite mode
- Confirmation mode
HINT:
- The rewrite mode is used to erase all previously registered codes and register only new recognition codes.
- The confirmation mode is for confirming how many recognition codes are already registered before you rewrite recognition codes.
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b. Follow the charts 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.