ECU Reflash (Car Computer Re-Flash)
By Elegant Lock & Key

Car Computer (ECU) Reflash Services.

Today we got a new customer with a 2003 Toyota Avalon that Lost Their Keys. In general, in Toyota & Lexus (Honda Prelude, Acura RL, Acura NSX), some years with the late 1990s and early 2000s, a locksmith could not program the key with OBD if you lost all keys. In general, you have to replace the computer, but we can get the computer reflashed by hooking up to the boards by using the right equipment.

Download (PDF) of all car models list

What is an ECU Reflash?

Reflashing your car computer is a professional technique using state-of-the-art locksmith equipment that remapping your authorized to use car keys. After all keys are lost, you should delete all old keys from the ECM and add the new key to the system.

How much does ECU Reflash / Replacement cost?

According to AskingLot, The average cost of ECU reflashing is around $595 for software only, labor not included. As for ECM replacement (progress that involves pulling out the ECM chip from one board and putting it on a new board), the average cost will be around $650, labor not included.

Of course, Elegant Lock & Key will always have more affordable and compatible prices for all your locksmith issues.

Is it bad to reflash the ECU?

No. That’s absolutely ok to reflash the car ECU or to replace the ECM.

Long story short

If you have lost all your car keys and your car appears on the above PDF list, you need to get an ECU Reflash service. Here at Elegant Lock and Key, located at 802 N Washington Ave, Scranton, we can take care of you on the spot or via our mobile locksmith lab. Give us a call at 570-800-9515, and one of our locksmith pros will be on the way to you.

Learn more about all of our automotive locksmith services here.