Yes, starter cranks rpm is about 250-300 when cranking, on these Toyota you have like smart entry system where you can turn only the ignition lock, or can insert the key to turn on the car. The ignition lock wasn't turning which means it was an immobilizer issue. So someone dismantle the electric motor which fits on the ignition lock mechanism, by doing so it allows the car to crank but will enable the immobilizer on, where a no spark from s. Plugs , the ecu has locked itself due to immobilizer active and block the drivers for the coils. What I wanted to know as this car is 2000-2003 same model 998cc EJ-VE engine is the motor on the lock coded like esl type, the motor is like a 12 v electric small motor fitted to many stuff ie battery powered miniature cars with track. When I scan I can talk to the ECU, key is good, I have zedfull 2 check, I cannot talk with the immobilizer box, my point is that is its dead, 12v and minus present, reason why ignition was locked. If I replace the smart-key assembly control and clone it, will the esl (motor) prevent the car from starting) it is not an esl with eeprom inside or Mcu mormal 12v-6v electric motor, thanks your idea mostly welcome. (I have to import the immobilizer box from uk and its 150 pounds, ). Or I will rest ecu with synchro, make new key from imported immobilizer box, as ori immobilizer box dump has been erased by some cowboy locksmith. Thanks regards, we keep learning. This is how ignition lock looks, same with Toyota only this ignition lock has no smart-key system, but identical with a white motor which engaged and disengaged if key is correct id matched with immobilizer box and ECU. Hope this has clarify you. Regards
Jason.
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Sunday, October 6th, 2019 AT 9:00 PM