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Antitheft - Engine Immobilizer System Cautions

ELECTRICAL
EL006-99

Title:
ENGINE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM
PRECAUTIONS

Models:
All Models

October 8, 1999

REVISION NOTICE:
The information contained in this TSB updates ELOO1-98 dated January 23, 1998.

Introduction

This bulletin applies to 1998 and newer Toyota vehicles. When using an immobilizer key containing a transponder chip, observe the following precautions while slanting the engine.





1. The key ring should not rest on or be pressed against the key grip.





2. Do not place any other transponder devices on the same key ring. Such devices would include transponder equipped units used for charging fuel.





3. Do not place any other immobilizer keys on the same key ring with the key used to start the vehicle.

4. If the above precautions are not observed and an engine starting or running problem occurs, remove all items which may interfere with the ignition key transponder signal. Turn off the engine and then restart.

Applicable Vehicles

^ All Toyota models equipped with an engine immobilizer system.





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