Engine immobilizers - Toyota Yaris Forums

Redeye · 03-02-2009, 10:19 PM

Hello,
I am thinking of buying a used Yaris sedan and have found that only the 2008 models and newer comes with an engine immobilizer and not the 07s or earlier. Can someone please verify this. And I've read it was September 2007 that these were mandated on ALL new cars.
Thanks.

b_hickman11 · 03-02-2009, 10:50 PM

US Yaris does not have the engine immobilizer so if you are buying a Yaris that was originally shipped to the US it will not have it.

gaffo · 03-12-2009, 07:53 PM

WTF is an "engine immobilizer"?

??

tetzyamis · 03-12-2009, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaffo

WTF is an "engine immobilizer"?

??

Copy/pasted from toyota.com:
An ID code stored in a transponder embedded in the ignition key is compared to the ignition transponder. If the codes match, the immobilizer is deactivated and allows the engine to start. If the codes do not match, the engine will not start.

It comes with power package in U.S.

Brian · 03-13-2009, 04:49 AM

I have one on my '07 but it cost extra. Don't remember how much though.

Havana · 03-13-2009, 08:54 AM

My 2009 LB has it. As I understand it, the car can't be started without one of the official Toyota keys that has a transponder or some such device within the key. In other words, it supposedly can't be started by hot wiring or with a non-Toyota made copy of a key. I think it's just a gimmick like most theft deterent systems. I just see it as an unecessary complication. It's a Yaris not an Aston Martin.

MadMax · 03-13-2009, 10:41 AM

Agreed, for a car that could almost be picked up by four adults, an engine immobilizer is pretty useless...

Cheers! M2

tetzyamis · 03-13-2009, 03:53 PM

True. It would've been better if the car doesn't have immobilizer and $500 or so cheaper :p

rtom · 12-26-2009, 09:36 AM

How effective are these engine immobilizers at actually preventing car theft, anyway? Anybody ever seen numbers?

I just bought a 3-door LB without the power package, and I did not realize until today that I don't have the immobilizer. Since my area has in the past had a problem with car theft, and since we're still in a deep recession, I'm now wondering whether I should have sprung for the power package -- though this is the only part of the power package that I wish I had since I hate power windows and doors.

I guess I could add an aftermarket device if I get really worried about theft.

Yaris Hilton · 12-26-2009, 10:14 AM

I expect Yarises are far down the list of most often stolen cars.

supmet · 12-26-2009, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yaris Hilton

I expect Yarises are far down the list of most often stolen cars.

Civic, accord, camry, sentra, corolla, all have made the top 10. Aston Martin has never made the list

YarisOwnersDad · 12-26-2009, 12:25 PM

See, the Yaris is not listed in the top ten! The engine immobilizer is working!

hop · 01-02-2010, 12:13 PM

In Canada all cars trucks, etc 2008 and newer, base or tricked out models all have engine immobilizers, I believe, thats what my dealer said.

My 2008 base model yaris has an immobilizer.

Red Horse · 06-22-2012, 11:33 AM

yaris sedan 2008 has engine immobilizer, cause someone tried to steal my car, my car was unlock and my fuse box in the hood was open. I already report it to the police

Chuck G · 06-22-2012, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Horse

yaris sedan 2008 has engine immobilizer, cause someone tried to steal my car, my car was unlock and my fuse box in the hood was open. I already report it to the police

I guess it works!

why? · 06-22-2012, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Horse

yaris sedan 2008 has engine immobilizer, cause someone tried to steal my car, my car was unlock and my fuse box in the hood was open. I already report it to the police

Good thing some dumb criminals found you. That must be scary though.

edmscan · 06-22-2012, 07:17 PM

How can you tell if you have an immobilizer installed ? I have included a pic of my key for my car. I do have power locks on my Yaris, which I really like.

Chuck G · 06-22-2012, 10:59 PM

I believe it's the black plastic ring around the ignition (immobilizer)
Vs a metal ring (no immobilizer)
Did I say that right?

03-02-2009, 10:19 PM	#1
Redeye Drives: 08 Yaris Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 3	Engine immobilizers Hello, I am thinking of buying a used Yaris sedan and have found that only the 2008 models and newer comes with an engine immobilizer and not the 07s or earlier. Can someone please verify this. And I've read it was September 2007 that these were mandated on ALL new cars. Thanks.

03-13-2009, 04:49 AM	#5
Brian Drives: '07 Yaris turbo, '11 Juke Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 849	I have one on my '07 but it cost extra. Don't remember how much though. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3875996

03-13-2009, 03:53 PM	#8
tetzyamis '09 5dr Drives: 2009 Yaris 5-Door Bayou Blue Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: HI Posts: 238	True. It would've been better if the car doesn't have immobilizer and $500 or so cheaper :p __________________ 2009 5-Door Yaris LB Bayou Blue Pearl 2009 5-Door Yaris LB Black Sand Pearl

06-22-2012, 11:33 AM	#14
Red Horse View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris sedan A/T Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Costa mesa, California Posts: 353	yaris sedan 2008 has engine immobilizer, cause someone tried to steal my car, my car was unlock and my fuse box in the hood was open. I already report it to the police __________________

06-22-2012, 07:17 PM	#17
edmscan Drives: 2020 Corolla Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 549	How can you tell if you have an immobilizer installed ? I have included a pic of my key for my car. I do have power locks on my Yaris, which I really like. Attached Images

03-02-2009, 10:50 PM	#2
b_hickman11 Drives: 08 Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 899	US Yaris does not have the engine immobilizer so if you are buying a Yaris that was originally shipped to the US it will not have it.

03-12-2009, 07:53 PM	#3
gaffo Drives: integra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: norman Posts: 68	WTF is an "engine immobilizer"? ??

03-13-2009, 08:54 AM	#6
Havana Drives: 2009 Yaris 3 door M/T Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 56	My 2009 LB has it. As I understand it, the car can't be started without one of the official Toyota keys that has a transponder or some such device within the key. In other words, it supposedly can't be started by hot wiring or with a non-Toyota made copy of a key. I think it's just a gimmick like most theft deterent systems. I just see it as an unecessary complication. It's a Yaris not an Aston Martin.

03-13-2009, 10:41 AM	#7
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Agreed, for a car that could almost be picked up by four adults, an engine immobilizer is pretty useless... Cheers! M2

12-26-2009, 09:36 AM	#9
rtom Drives: 2010 Yaris 3-door liftback MT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 47	How effective are these engine immobilizers at actually preventing car theft, anyway? Anybody ever seen numbers? I just bought a 3-door LB without the power package, and I did not realize until today that I don't have the immobilizer. Since my area has in the past had a problem with car theft, and since we're still in a deep recession, I'm now wondering whether I should have sprung for the power package -- though this is the only part of the power package that I wish I had since I hate power windows and doors. I guess I could add an aftermarket device if I get really worried about theft.

12-26-2009, 10:14 AM	#10
Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	I expect Yarises are far down the list of most often stolen cars.

12-26-2009, 12:25 PM	#12
YarisOwnersDad Is now a Corolla S Owner View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Corolla S Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 460	See, the Yaris is not listed in the top ten! The engine immobilizer is working!

01-02-2010, 12:13 PM	#13
hop Drives: 08 Yaris HB manual Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver Island B.C. Posts: 7	In Canada all cars trucks, etc 2008 and newer, base or tricked out models all have engine immobilizers, I believe, thats what my dealer said. My 2008 base model yaris has an immobilizer.

06-22-2012, 10:59 PM	#18
Chuck G Drives: 2010 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: The Great Northwest Posts: 273	I believe it's the black plastic ring around the ignition (immobilizer) Vs a metal ring (no immobilizer) Did I say that right?

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