Using Toyota Hand-Held Tester

2004 Toyota Celica GT, StandardSECTION Using Toyota Hand-Held Tester
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Connect hand-held tester to data link connector No. 3. See Figure. When using hand-held tester, more detailed procedures may be displayed on tester while performing this procedure.
  2. Insert registered master key in ignition lock cylinder. Turn ignition on. Select MASTER KEY REGISTRATION on hand-held tester. Within 20 seconds, remove master key from ignition lock cylinder.
  3. Within 10 seconds of removing master key from ignition lock cylinder, insert master key to be registered in ignition lock cylinder. Ensure SECURITY indicator light flashes. SECURITY indicator light is located just above the fuel gauge on instrument cluster.
  4. After one minute, additional master key should be registered and SECURITY indicator light should then turn off. The registration mode is complete after removing master key from ignition lock cylinder within 10 seconds and brake pedal is depressed, or SECURITY indicator light has turned off for at least 10 seconds.
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