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how do i know if i have passive anti-theft or not?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by tacod, Nov 19, 2010.

  1. Nov 19, 2010 at 2:20 PM
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    tacod

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    i have an '04 SR5,TRD that has keyless entry...but no alarm that i know of. how would i determine if i have a passive anti-theft device?

    my insurance is asking...they say that "this type of system activates automatically when you turn the ignition key to the off position and disables the vehicle by making inoperative the fuel, ignition or starting system."

    thanks in advance!!
     
  2. Nov 19, 2010 at 2:34 PM
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    Mark C.

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    I believe that if you provide the VIN to the insurance company, they can determine if the truck was originally sold with that option. If an after market passive system was installed, it will not show up during the VIN research.
     
  3. Nov 19, 2010 at 7:29 PM
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    they have the vin, but have asked me this question. i don't know the answer...maybe i'll try toyota or the dealer...
     
  4. Nov 20, 2010 at 6:38 AM
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    By keyless entry do you mean the little remote that locks and unlocks the vehicle?

    Also if the ignition switch is in the off position isn't the fuel pump disabled, making the whole ball of was disabled?

    One of my other vehicle's had a remote start that if left running and some one got in and put there foot on the brake, with out the key in the ignition, it shut down the vehicle until the ignition key was inserted, into the ignition.

    I don't get it!
     
  5. Nov 20, 2010 at 10:51 AM
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    There would be a chip in the key to disable the igniton. If it starts with an all metal key, it does not have passive security.
     
  6. Nov 20, 2010 at 11:09 AM
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    they are looking for some kind of "immobilizer" more powerful than the key...
     
  8. Nov 21, 2010 at 5:25 PM
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    got it...regular old keys work in mine. thx.
     
  9. Nov 21, 2010 at 5:26 PM
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    I have a 2008 toyota tacoma, on the window it says: this vehicle is equiped with vehicle thief deterrent. Where is this thing at and how do I know I have it?
     

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