How do you reset the anti-theft system on a Toyota rav4?
Resetting it is very easy. Press and hold the panic button on Your key fob for five seconds, then press the lock button twice, and the unlock button twice. This should disable and re-enable the alarm system.
How do I unlock my security anti-theft system?
Use your car key in the slot on the driver’s side door and hold it for a few seconds after turning it to unlock the door. This trick works sometimes and helps going past the factory alarm. It allows the car’s system to detect that you have the original key.
Why did my car go into theft mode?
An anti-theft system may also integrate a car alarm or it might just be an engine immobilizer. This may be for many reasons including a dead car battery that loses its key memory or a dead battery in your remote. It could also be that your immobilizer chip is damaged in your key or the car door lock is damaged.
How does the Toyota RAV4 theft deterrent system work?
If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system (key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle Certifications for the engine immobilizer system (for vehicles sold in the u.S.A., Hawaii, guam, saipan, puerto rico, american samoa and nato germany)
What should I do if my Toyota RAV4 wont start?
Turn key to on position, but not start it. Push red button on left of steering wheel twice, then start. 162 people found this helpful. I changed my battery on my 2002 rav4 and now it won’t start what do I need to do 219 people found this helpful. 50 people found this helpful. 78 people found this helpful.
How to disable anti-theft system in your car in the right?
Insert the key in the door lock all the way and then turn the key to unlock your car door, but don’t release it. You want to hold the key in the unlock position for twenty to thirty seconds. This lets the car recognize that you have the right key and will disengage and reset the system.
What to do if your anti theft system is locked up?
If the anti-theft system has locked up your engine, you won’t be able to start it. You’ll have to disable it with these steps. Step 1: Check for the anti-theft light. It’s located on your dash and will have a blue or red light. Step 2: Turn the ignition to the “on” position.