My mechanic replaced my ignition with Toyota OEM Ignition and Keys because my original keys would no longer turn in the ignition lock. Prior to that I had no starting problems. I believed that my 1998 Toyota Avalon has an engine immobilizer and transponder chips in the two keys (neither of which is apparently a master key). My mechanic talked to a contact at Toyota and they told him that my car doesn't have an engine immobilizer and the two replaced keys for the new ignition do not require programming. A lock smith who examined my ignition lock said the same thing. It appears that the 1998 Toyota Avalon XL does not have an engine immobilizer, but the 1998 Toyota Avalon XLS does. Can you confirm this?
However, since the ignition and keys were replaced, my mechanic and I have experienced problems starting my car. Sometimes it starts fine. Other times it will start but then immediately shut off. Other times it won't start at all. It always cranks. My mechanic says the starter is fine. What should we be looking for as the cause(s) and cure(s) of this starting problem?
However, since the ignition and keys were replaced, my mechanic and I have experienced problems starting my car. Sometimes it starts fine. Other times it will start but then immediately shut off. Other times it won't start at all. It always cranks. My mechanic says the starter is fine. What should we be looking for as the cause(s) and cure(s) of this starting problem?
Oct 11, 2024 at 3:34 PM
