Engine Immobilizer System Precautions (EL008-99)

Publication date: 1999-12-10
Reference number: EL008-99
Supersedes refnos: EL001-98

ENGINE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): EL008-99, Date of Issue: June 25, 1999

LEXUS:	ALL Models
SECTION:	ELECTRICAL
COPYRIGHT:	© 2018 Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Sales, USA License Agreement TMS1002

Superceded Bulletin(s): EL001-98, Date of Issue: January 23, 1998

NOTE: The information contained in this TSIB updates EL001-98 dated January 23, 1998.

Introduction

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

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

Fig 1: Wrong Position Of Key Ring
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Do not place any other transponder devices on the same key ring. Such devices would include transponder equipped units used for charging fuel.

Fig 2: Do Not Place Any Other Transponder Device
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Do not place any other immobilizer keys on the same key ring as the one with the immobilizer key used to start the vehicle.

Fig 3: Do Not Place Any Other Immobilizer Key
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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 1998 and newer Lexus models equipped with an engine immoblizer system.

Warranty Information

WARRANTY INFORMATION

OP CODE	DESCRIPTION	TIME	OPN	T1	T2
N/A	Not Applicable to Warranty	-	-	-	-