Engine Immobilizer System Precautions (EL006-99)

WARNING: This page is about the 4Runner Base, 4WD, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 1999-10-08
Reference number: EL006-99
Supersedes refnos: EL001-98

ENGINE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): EL006-99, Date of Issue: October 8, 1999

Superceded Bulletin(s): EL001-98, Date of Issue: January 23, 1998

ENGINE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM PRECAUTIONS

Model(s): 1998-on Toyota, All Models

Section: Electrical

Bulletin No.: EL006-99

Date: October 8, 1999

NOTE: REVISION NOTICE: The information contained in this TSB updates EL001-98 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 starting the engine.

The key ring should not rest on or be pressed against the key grip. See Fig 1.
Do not place any other transponder devices on the same key ring. See Fig 2. Such devices would include transponder equipped units used for charging fuel.
Do not place any other immobilizer keys on the same key ring with the key used to start the vehicle. See Fig 3.
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.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

OP CODE	Description	Time	OPN	T1	T2
N/A	Not Applicable to Warranty	----	---	--	--

Fig 1: Key Ring Resting On Key Grip

Fig 2: Transponder Device On Key Ring

Fig 3: Immobilizer Key On Key Ring