Toyota Corolla Cross 1st generation (2022–2025) — Key Programming Reference
- Difficulty
- hard
- Lishi / lockout
- TOY43AT
Key fobs & transponder keys (2 variants)
| Key | Years | FCC ID | P/N | Chip | Freq | Battery | Blade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 315 MHz · HYQ14FBW | 2022–2025 NA — full 1st generation (MXGA10/MXGA15), all ICE trims | HYQ14FBW | 8990H-0A020 | HITAG AES NCF29AxM / NCF29A1M (NXP 4A / ID4A, 128-bit AES; board 231451-2561) | 315 MHz | CR2450 | TOY48 |
| 433 MHz · 8990H-16030 (B2U2K2R) | 2021–2025 — ROW build (ZSG10 chassis): Europe, GCC/Middle East, Thailand-built APAC (Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Brunei, Myanmar), Australia/NZ, and JDM Japan | n/a | 8990H-16030 | HITAG AES NCF29AxM / NCF29A1M (ID4A, 128-bit AES) | 433 MHz | CR2032 | TOY48 / TOY43 |
Programming procedures
What the job needs
- Add a key: 1 existing working key required.
- All keys lost: no existing working key needed.
- PIN / security code: Toyota cloud seed-code.
- Online / server access: not required (offline programming).
- On-board (no tool) sequence: not available — Toyota Corolla Cross 4A AES smart/remote key requires professional OBD tool — no self-programming procedure for this transponder family.
- On site: engine off · Maintain 12V+ · Clear IMMO DTCs.
- Bring: Photo ID + vehicle registration. VIN cross-check before start.
Tool coverage
Documented for this case on: Autel IM608 Pro II · Autel IM508S · Autel KM100 · Xhorse Key Tool Plus · Xhorse Key Tool Max Pro · Lonsdor K518 Pro / K519 · OBDSTAR X300 DP Plus · AutoProPad G2/G3 · Advanced Diagnostics Smart Pro · Launch X431 IMMO Elite / IMMO Plus. Step-by-step menu paths for each tool are in the app.
Notes & cautions
- This chassis Toyota Corolla Cross uses HITAG AES (NCF29A1M, ID4A, 128-bit, newest mature Toyota platform 2022-2025). 4A AES OBD covered by Lonsdor K518 USA + Toyota AES module, Autel IM608 Pro II + IMKPA, and Xhorse VVDI Key Tool Plus 2024+ firmware. Online password calculation required (Lonsdor cloud or Autel IMKPA token, dealer-bound on some 2025+ VINs). No bench EEPROM needed for OBD enrolment in standard cases.
- Smart proximity key: ensure existing key fob battery is functional before starting.
- Post-2024 Autel US firmware: Toyota/Lexus add-key on Toyota Corolla Cross 2022-2025 may be affected by TMNA restrictions — verify on current firmware before booking.
- Verify chip before booking: H-chip vs G-chip vs 4A AES generations share a fob shell but use different cryptosystems — confirm transponder ID from a working key with Lonsdor K518 reader before quoting.
- Tool kit context: most aftermarket flows use Autel IMKPA accessory or Lonsdor LKE Smart Key Emulator for cloud seed-code; Autel APB112 simulator and Autel G-Box bench EEPROM are NOT required for OBD-only add-key on this Toyota family. XP400 PRO only needed for damaged ECU EEPROM dump fallback.
- All existing keys erased. Bring ALL replacement keys before starting — minimum 2.
- No manual AKL for Toyota Corolla Cross 4A AES smart key — professional tool mandatory.
- AKL for Toyota/Lexus 4A AES typically needs dealer-issued PIN or seed-code cloud calc — confirm OBD AKL path before quoting.
- Keep all existing/lost key fobs at least 10 metres from vehicle during AKL.
- Post-2024 Autel US firmware: Toyota/Lexus AKL on Toyota Corolla Cross 2022-2025 reportedly restricted per TMNA — verify capability before booking.
- AKL accessory needs: Autel IMKPA Toyota module for cloud seed-code calc, Lonsdor LKE Smart Key Emulator for K518 simulated-key AKL path. APB112 simulator and Autel G-Box bench EEPROM are NOT mandatory for standard AKL on this Toyota family — only XP400 PRO is needed if the ECU EEPROM is corrupted (rare).
Lockout
Door pick / decode: Lishi TOY43AT (CW).
24 verified sources · Last verified: 2026-08-09
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