ECU location by model year

[Slabsides45]

Keyless ECU location by model year

I've spent several hours looking through old threads, but haven't gotten a satisfactory answer: where is the flippin' ECU on my '97 LC?

I bought a remote, now need to program it. Thought it'd be located under the DS seat, but not so. Only thing there is a smallish black box that matches the one on the PS.

So in looking, it seems the location changes by model year and maybe whether it's an LX or LC? Or is that all wrong?

Where are they by model year?

ETA: KEYLESS ECU

 

[merryweather]

Drop the glove box. The ECU should be easily visible with it removed.

 

[Slabsides45]

&%$#@! Thanks!

For the record, where is it on other year models? Thinking we might help save the next sap....

 

[Splangy]

Remote for what? Factory alarm? If so, you're looking for the black box under the drivers seat.

 

[merryweather]

&%$#@! Thanks!

For the record, where is it on other year models? Thinking we might help save the next sap....

To my knowledge, all year models of the FZJ80 have the ECU behind the glove box. I'm not sure about the earlier FJ80.

 

[VanGo]

Remote for what? Factory alarm? If so, you're looking for the black box under the drivers seat.

2X if this black box is not present you may need to look behind the DS kick panel, possibly aftermarket....

 

[Slabsides45]

Door locks remote is what I'm wanting to program. That's in the glove box?

 

[merryweather]

Door locks remote is what I'm wanting to program. That's in the glove box?

Hmm, no, I was just answering your question about the location of the ECU. Maybe this will help:

 

[Splangy]

The alarm/keyless entry system was either installed at port or by the dealer. As I stated in a previous post, the black control box was typically installed under the drivers seat.


Slee has a good copy of the manual in the tech section of their website.

 

[Grench]

The ECU has nothing to do with door unlock, remote start, alarm or any of that.

Are you 100% sure that your truck has anything to connect a key fob to? It may not as this wasn't a factory thing - but then neither were running boards, roof racks, spoilers...

 

[Slabsides45]

Well, I bought the truck from an individual, and he said that though the truck HAD a remote keyless, it had been destroyed and he'd not replaced it.

I suppose I was asking about the ECU because the instructions that came with the remote mention depressing a button on what they describe as the ECU, and in searching I found at least one reference to it being underneath the drivers seat (even mentions seeing it if you look under the seat from the lateral side of the seat, under the controls).

The instructions tell me to insert the ignition key, turn to the ON position, press the green button (or press sharp object into the hole, if that's what's there) on the ECU, hold for 3 seconds, and then watch for the red LED light on the dash to come on. When it does, press either lock or unlock within 5 seconds and it should program.

I look under my seat from the side and see only a black plastic box about 4" x 3", with no buttons or attachments.

Clearly I'm confused and ignorant, so can someone straighten me out?

 

[Grench]

At least the seat comes out in 5 minutes or less with a 14mm socket and air or a strong arm.

 

[Slabsides45]

Well I did find this:


http://www.remotesremotes.com/v/vspfiles/photos/prog/toyota/rs3000.jpg

That tells me its an ECU for the RS3000. So, likely hidden behind the DS kick plate. We shall see (tomorrow, that is-it be raining in the southland).

 

[Splangy]

Well, I bought the truck from an individual, and he said that though the truck HAD a remote keyless, it had been destroyed and he'd not replaced it.

I suppose I was asking about the ECU because the instructions that cane with the remote mention depressing a button on what they describe as the ECU, and in searching I found at least one reference to it being underneath the drivers seat (even mentions seeing it if you look under the seat from the lateral side of the seat, under the controls).

The instructions tell me to insert the ignition key, turn to the ON position, press the green button (or press sharp object into the hole, if that's what's there) on the ECU, hold for 3 seconds, and then watch for the red LED light on the dash to come on. When it does, press either lock or unlock within 5 seconds and it should program.

I look under my seat from the side and see only a black plastic box about 4" x 3", with no buttons or attachments.

Clearly I'm confused an ignorant, so can someone straighten me out?

Sounds like you found the box to me. It's not going to have any visible buttons or attachments. It has a couple of harnesses hooked up to it and a small recessed reset button.

Does your truck have the Toyota alarm warning light on the dash? If not, you may not even have the alarm.

 

[jonheld]

To be clear, all 80 Series have the ECU located in the same spot. Above the glove box. However the ECU is only for engine management, as previously stated.

Any alarm/remote start/keyless entry/etc. were dealer installed items. None came from Toyota.

 

[Slabsides45]

It was the box under the seat. I'll see if I can post an image of what it reads:

 

[merryweather]

It was the box under the seat. I'll see if I can post an image of what it reads:

Were you able to program your fob? I have an earlier model truck and don't have that box.

 

[Slabsides45]

So, Toyota V.I.P. System

Model number is: 08190-00930.

FCC ID is: BAB236000-024


I'm not seeing a connection to the oft-mentioned RS3000 series, unless someone can enlighten me. What kind of animal do I have here?

 

[Slabsides45]

This key fob, supposedly compatible with the RS3000 setup, will not program. But...

When I press the green button on the box, whether just by hand or by putting a paperclip through the hole in the center of the button, it does not light up the "Toyota Security" red LED light on the dash. Seems to have no effect.

Ideas?

 

[Slabsides45]

Ok, so I've found out it's a VIP S1000 unit.

Found some links to it's use in Supras, etc, but nothing in LC's.

Found a user manual, which (interestingly) says on the first page that it ISN'T available on Land Cruisers.

ETA:

Read post #6 http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/127248-keyless-entry-fob-98-sr5.html

Gonna axe CDAN.... but WHY DOESN'T IT AT LEAST LIGHT UP WHEN THE GREEN BUTTON IS DEPRESSED?