This test report on how to use Toyota Techstream mini vci to program smart key for Toyota Highlander HV 2008.
Success! Have programmed a new smart key to
Model: Toyota Highlander HV 2008
Engine: 3MZ-FE
Key: w/ smart key
New key to be programmed
And you also need:
link to mini vci and techstream:
http://www.uobdii.com/wholesale/cheapest-mini-vci-for-toyota.html
Connect the mini vci cable to the OBD port on the car and to the USB port on the laptop
Start the car
Select the model and engine…
Model: Toyota Highlander HV 2008
Engine: 3MZ-FE
Key: w/ smart key
Go to smart key
Smart key registration
register a key:
– turn the engine/power switch on (engine off/ready off)
– do not carry any device which may generate electric waves, such as a cellular phone, into the vehicle
– be aware that each step must be performed within a specific amount of time
– do not carry two or more keys into the vehicle. this may cause the function to fail
check the current number of key codes
current number of key codes:
number of available spaces for new codes: 5
number of registered key codes: 2
check the current number of key codes and then press Next to continue
new keys can only be registered if spaces are available
if available spaces for new codes is 0, no new keys can be registered
preparation before work
confirm that the two types of keys are separated and placed 30cm (1 foot) or more from the vehicle
– a registered key
– keys to be registered
perform the follow steps:
step 1: separate the two types of keys
step 2: place a registered key into the vehicle
touch engine sw with a registered key
confirm key number
press Pre-Start CHK button to review registration process.
press Start button to begin the registration process
perform the step below with the specified time limit
touch engine sw wit a registered key (beep)
additional key registration: normal type
to register an additional smart key, follow the procedure below:
step 1: hold a registered key to the engine/power sw. a buzzer will sound when the vehicle recognizes the key
step 2: remove the registered key from the vehicle
step 3: place the key to be registered in the vehicle
step 4: hold the key to be registered to the engine/power sw
step 5: place the key to be registered on the passenger seat to complete registration
step 6: registration is complete when the registration complet screen is displayed
the above is an explanation of the registration procedure.
pls close this window and return to the utility screen and then press Start
put the key close to the ignition switch and the take it away
test the new key
the new key worked!
job’s done!
