Does Prius have immobiliser?
The immobilizer on Toyota Prius is a safety mechanism which allows you not to light your vehicle without a authentication of the key. For this, when you insert the key on the switch or that the card is detected in the vehicle, this will close the electrical circuit in order to activate the battery of your vehicle.
How do you prevent the catalytic converter in the Prius?
5 Ways to Prevent Catalytic Converter Theft
- Know if you’re a target for catalytic converter theft.
- Install an anti-theft device on your catalytic converter.
- Paint your catalytic converter.
- Set an alarm or camera to catch thieves.
- Check your car insurance.
Why does my immobilizer light keep flashing on my Prius?
The hybrid vehicle immobilizer/theft deterrent system indicator,red car dash icon with a black key inside, keeps flashing and has not stopped. I have completely shut all doors, hood and trunk. I started to notice the lit icon after filling the gas tank at a service station. I checked the fuel cap and the door, both ok.
What does the Immobilizer warning light on my car mean?
Generally, when you first start the engine, this light will illuminate for a few seconds showing that the correct key has been used. If the computer doesn’t recognize the code on the key, the light will flash multiple times. You won’t be able to start the engine until you use a recognized key.
When does the amber light come on on a Toyota Prius?
The light should not be lit when the car is powered on. Now if the fob goes out of the car and the car door is closed with the car still on, then the AMBER car icon will come on and the car will beep at you from the outside (as well as inside) letting you know that you left the car with it still on.
What does it mean when immobilizer light flashes multiple times?
If the computer doesn’t recognize the code on the key, the light will flash multiple times. You won’t be able to start the engine until you use a recognized key. If you have a keyless ignition in your vehicle, make sure that the key is close enough to register with the receiver inside the car.