Is there a problem with my rav 4 Alarm?
I have a Rav4 (2002)My alarm is going off every 2hrs (to the minute), sounding for a few seconds then resetting. I have checked all windows and doors but all seem Ok.
What happens when you disable the alarm on a Toyota?
If you replace the battery, the alarm system will be activated and you will not be able to start the car again until the alarm has been disabled. There is a simple fix for this that will allow you to turn the alarm off and start your car again without using the keyless remote.
What happens if you lose the remote entry controller on a Toyota?
If you own a Toyota car and ever lose your keyless remote entry controller, you can run into problems with the alarm system. If you replace the battery, the alarm system will be activated and you will not be able to start the car again until the alarm has been disabled.
Is the Rav 4 immobiliser a factory fitted system?
On this vintage of RAV4, they are separate systems. I believe the immobiliser is factory-fitted, whereas the alarm was fitted in the country of sale (hence the instruction book). In all likelihood, disconnecting the TVSS ECU will not affect the immobiliser. Insurance companies look at the specification of the vehicle.
How can I disable the alarm on my car?
Turn the key quickly from the “Run” position to the “Off” position five times. Turn the key to the “Start” position and start the car. This will disable the alarm and allow you to start the car again.
What to do if your Toyota alarm goes off?
You could try disconnecting the Car Battery for a minute and seeing if this resets anything. Some Toyota alarms are fitted with internal rechargeable cells to power them if a thief disconnects the Battery.
Where was my car when the alarm went off?
My keys were sitting on my desk in my office, which is ~1000 feet from where the car was parked. There was a guy sitting in the parking lot waiting for his wife and told my coworker that he hadn’t seen anyone around the car. Car is at the end of a ‘dead end” parking lot and was parked between 2 coworker vehicles.