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For many owners of older Toyota and Lexus losing the last key might be very confusing. With the right information on how to reflash your ECU you can eliminate the outrageous bill for a dealer replacement key.
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An ECU (engine control unit) is a computer inside a vehicle. Using information from various car safety or comfort features sensors, the engine control module unit (ECU) controls that car’s components.
Reflash, turing or remap of the ECU have the same meaning. ECU reflashing means programmably erase the old configuration and data and reinstall new operating system in the ECU. The process of reflashing the ECU entails the removal of the read-only program and uploading of brand new map information instead.
Some car producers requires the ECU to be changed or reflashed in the situation of owner lose all transponder keys to the vehicle. Toyota and Lexus models manufactured in the latter part of the 90s and early 2000s are the vehicles that fall into this category.
ECU reflash is a service done by very few technicians and cost around $250-$400.
Our brand is capable of reflashing your Engine Control Unit to include keys. As a reliable automotive locksmith whose area of expertise is in immobilizer programming. We can save your money comparing to the more expensive choice when you do it at the car dealer’s shop.
We are always available for your automotive locksmith details. We have a team of professional technicians who are well-versed with the most recent changes in the auto industry. If you are scanning for a Car ECU/ECM reflash service, call (844)653-6539 our emergency auto locksmith can reset your vehicle computer and cut & programm a new ignition key in Houston Texas.
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