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Digital Key Considerations: Toyota/Lexus
I-CAR · January 15, 2026 · Toyota, Lexus
Summary
This article outlines repair considerations for Toyota and Lexus vehicles equipped with digital keys (select 2022 and newer models). It highlights the necessity of obtaining the customer's physical keys for diagnosis and details the requirement for code registration when replacing digital key system components like Bluetooth receivers and front outer door handles.
What to do on the job
Obtain the customer's physical keys for diagnosis, and perform the required code registration and battery-disconnect initializations when replacing digital key components like Bluetooth receivers or front outer door handles.
How to use it
Use this document to justify labor time for digital key code registration and battery-disconnect initializations on estimates involving front door handle or Bluetooth receiver replacements. It also serves as a reminder to estimators to request the physical keys and owner key from the customer at vehicle drop-off.
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