Factory security system Options

[95chameleonGT]

I believe my car was equipped with an alarm from the factory because it has the "Toyota Security" thing under the dash, but i don't know what the previous owner did with it. What are some things i should check before trying to get a new key fob programmed for my car?

[richee3]

That's what my RS3000 equipped '99 has. To double-check/verify check under the seat for a black or gray box with a single wire cluster running into it that's held in place on one side with a zip-tie. That, if there is one in your car, is the control/programming box for the system and you'll need the fob, a paper clip, and about 5 minutes to program it.

The fob you need can be purchased from eBay for between $25 and 50 dollars. You want the oval shaped fob (gray or black - I have one of each and both work) with two buttons and information on the back as such:

FCC ID: BAB237131-022
CANADA 2024101526
MADE IN JAPAN

Just search for "Toyota fob BAB237131-022" and you should find exactly what you need.

That’s for a ‘99, but I believe I just sent cheela a ‘99 remote that wouldn’t work with his ‘97. He could share more accurate info on that.