Toyota Corolla (E210) 2019-2026 Owners Manual / For safety and security / Theft deterrent system / Engine immobilizer system
Toyota Corolla (E210): Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle's on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does not guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.
Operating the system

Vehicles without a smart key system
The indicator light flashes after the key has been removed from the engine switch to indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after the registered key has been inserted into the engine switch to indicate that the system has been canceled.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The indicator light flashes after the engine switch has been turned off to indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after the engine switch has been turned to ACC or ON to indicate that the system has been canceled.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance- free type engine immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
- If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
- If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system (key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system.
If modified or removed, the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.
Other materials:
Inspection
1. Headlamp dimmer switch assy
Inspect light control switch continuity.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in
the table below.
Standard:
Inspect headlight dimmer switch continuity.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in
the tabl ...
How to proceed with troubleshooting
The hand–held tester can be used at step 4, 6, 8 and 9.
1 Vehicle brought to workshop
2 Customer problem analysis
3 Warning light check
4 The dtcs check (present and past dtcs)
5 The dtcs chart
6 Circuit inspection
7 Repair
8 Clear the dtcs (present and past dtcs)
9 The dt ...
Data list/active test
1. Data list
Hint:
according to the data list displayed by the obd ii scan tool or hand–held
tester, you can read the value
of the switch, sensor, actuator and so on without parts removal. Reading the
data list as the first step of
troubleshooting is one method to shorten labor time.
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