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Ignition Key Cylinder Light: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. INSPECT TRANSPONDER KEY AMPLIFIER 
    1. w/Engine immobilizer system:
      1. Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 6, and then check that the light comes on.

        OK: LED illuminates. 

        If the result is not as specified, replace the transponder key amplifier.

        Fig 1: Identifying Transponder Key Amplifier (W/Engine Immobilizer System)
        G04490883Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. w/o Engine immobilizer system:
      1. Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 2 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 1, and then check that the light comes on.

        OK: LED illuminates. 

        If the result is not as specified, replace the transponder key amplifier.

        Fig 2: Identifying Transponder Key Amplifier (W/O Engine Immobilizer System)
        G04490884Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002