Car symbol with key inside blinking

2004 TOYOTA TARAGO

190,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

JOHNPETERC

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The 'car symbol with key inside' blinking on my dashboard all of a sudden this morning after locking the car.

Mar 9, 2014 at 6:53 PM

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KHLOW2008

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The blinking key symbol is not for indicating the key is inside. That is the security system indicating that the key is not being read when inserted. Since you have locked the door, that could mean the security is sensing something is lodged inside the lock or the sensor is not working correctly.

Mar 12, 2014 at 9:40 AM

JOHNPETERC

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Thanks a lot for the response :-). Upon inserting the key and starting up, the symbol stops. Will it cause any problem in future?

Thanks once again.

John

Mar 12, 2014 at 6:17 PM

KHLOW2008

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You're welcome.
It should not be a problem if you are able to start the engine.
Ensure all door switches are working correctly.

Mar 16, 2014 at 1:37 AM

JOHNPETERC

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Thanks once again :-)

Mar 16, 2014 at 7:30 PM

KHLOW2008

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You're welcome. I need to answer to close this question and unless you have anything else, you need not reply.

Apr 16, 2014 at 8:18 AM