How do you reset the immobilizer 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.
Does rav4 have immobilizer?
The engine immobilizer system is a theft prevention system. When you insert the key in the ignition switch, the transponder chip in the key’s head transmits an electronic code to the vehicle. The system is automatically set when the key is removed from the ignition switch.
What is Toyota engine immobilizer?
The engine immobilizer is a state-of-the-art anti-theft system. When you insert your key into the ignition switch or bring a Smart Key fob into the vehicle, the key transmits an electronic code to the vehicle. If you lose a key or Smart Key fob, your Toyota dealership can help.
What is the immobilizer system on a Toyota RAV4?
The immobilizer system, also known just as “immo”, is an automotive security system integrated into many vehicles since the 1980s and it has become more sophisticated with the years. It is installed in some 2001, 2002 and 2003 Toyota RAV4 cars, but not in all of them (from those years).
How do you change the Immobilizer code on a Toyota?
*** Older Toyota vehicles had the Immobilizer codes permanently registered into memory so the only way to get the vehicle started is to replace the Engine ECU with new keys. Toyota has a CSP (Customer Service Program) in which your local Toyota Dealer can, with proof of vehicle ownership, order you a new Engine ECU free of charge.
What does the blinking red light on the Toyota immobilizer mean?
The immobilizer security warning light blinks to act as a warning to potential thieves to move on to next vehicle as this one is secure and cannot be stolen. Here are two videos that help show the blinking red light and how the Immobilizer System is activated and deactivated .
Where is the fuse box on a Toyota RAV4?
The one we will look for is the one located in the engine compartment. Open the hood of your Toyota Rav4 and standing in front of the engine, you will see the fuse box at the right, near the fender, with a black plastic cover. Below is a picture of it and a drawing further below for easier identification.