1998 Avalon, New Battery, Lost keyless entry remote
HeatherB
05-27-2009, 12:18 PM
Now when the battery is reconnected, security alarm goes off and anti-theft will not allow me to crank my car. What do i do??? Very frustrated. HELP ME PLEASE!!
denisond3
06-15-2009, 06:01 AM
My sister in law has a 99 Avalon, and I asked around to learn what she would have to do (or what I would have to do for her) in the situation of having lost the keyless entry remote. It seemed the car would have to be taken to a Toyota dealer (towed) for them to provide a new key and remote. And they would need the registration to establish you were the owner. At the time they said the new key would cost $150, I dont know if that included a remote also.
But if you dont use the remote to 'arm' the security system, just using the key to lock the doors, the remote can be left at home - like she does - and the key will unlock the doors and start the car. They key has a tiny antenna in it, and a chip, so the car can recognize your key.
At least that is how it works on her 99. I have searched the internet & the service manual, but have found no way to bypass the security system. If there is one I would like to know it.
But if you dont use the remote to 'arm' the security system, just using the key to lock the doors, the remote can be left at home - like she does - and the key will unlock the doors and start the car. They key has a tiny antenna in it, and a chip, so the car can recognize your key.
At least that is how it works on her 99. I have searched the internet & the service manual, but have found no way to bypass the security system. If there is one I would like to know it.
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