Fellow Nairalanders,

A neighbour's Toyota Corrolla 1999 model (lift back) has been parked for about 3 weeks. She lost her car keys in a taxi she boarded & has not been able to use her car. All efforts to programme new keys have failed. The car starts & goes off immediately. It seems the ECU is not in sync with the immobiliser.

Do we have competent hands in Abuja to handle this. I have tried the guy that programmed my Lexus RX330 spare key but he was unable to fix it after 4 days of trial.

bravolad:
Fellow Nairalanders,

A neighbour's Toyota Corrolla 1999 model (lift back) has been parked for about 3 weeks. She lost her car keys in a taxi she boarded & has not been able to use her car. All efforts to programme new keys have failed. The car starts & goes off immediately. It seems the ECU is not in sync with the immobiliser.

Do we have competent hands in Abuja to handle this. I have tried the guy that programmed my Lexus RX330 spare key but he was unable to fix it after 4 days of trial.

I'm afraid sine your neighbour has lost her master key, she'll need a new ECU and key. Not a cheap or sweet option

kingreign:


I'm afraid sine your neighbour has lost her master key, she'll need a new ECU and key. Not a cheap or sweet option

Wow! Mike. Thanks for your input. That was suggested by a technician but I feel it would compromise the security of the car. Just my thought though.

bravolad:


Wow! Mike. Thanks for your input. That was suggested by a technician but I feel it would compromise the security of the car. Just my thought though.

It won't, the car will need a fresh ECU with same part number as yours and a new key. If she can get a donor car of same spec as hers, they can yank out its ECU, immobiliser, keys and ignition cylinder barrel she might get her car back.