I have a 2009 Camry LE. The anti-theft is activated and now the car will not start. How do I reset the anti-theft security? It was activated...

I have a 2009 Camry LE. The anti-theft is activated and now the car will not start. How do I reset the anti-theft security? It was activated when I opened the locked driver's door with the key and then tried to start the car.

I'm sorry charles but, your information did not show up until now.  I have checked the fuses.  I toggled the ignitioin switch 5 times about 30 minutes and the car started.  I moved it and shut it off and now it will not start again.

I have not tried rubbing the cables together so, I will go do that now.

That did not work.

I noticed that just prior to this happening the brake and ABS lights came on.  They would come on as I drove and would go off when I stopped.  Can this have anything to do with this problem?

When you say module.  Which module are you referring to?

Charles.  Are you still there? 

Well, I would love for this to work however, the stereo does not have an "up" button.  It has a dial.  And for power it's a dial as well.  Now what? 

Do you think the dial will work like the button?

OK I'll be back in a few.

What is the unlock code?

Thanks

Sweet.  Keep Your fingers crossed.

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So, if none of the procedures work then it is your belief that the Transponder ECU is bad?

OK.  Then I best get busy.

I have it set up.  Just have to wait 30 minutes.

Did not work.

I may try it again with the other key.  Yeah I'm thinking you're right.  

I'm going to look at Rock Auto and eBay.

No thanks for all your help.

Hi Charles,  I want to thank you for your help with my Camry and I have a couple questions, if you don't mind.  First, how do I access the Transponder Key ECU?  Second, I have found the module and for a good price but, the site has 2 different ones available.  Each one is supposed to fit my Camry.  How do I know which one is correct?  Thanks for your help.

Wayne

Charles,

I have the part ordered. Unfortunately, it will not be here until Wednesday.  Any way I removed the instrument cluster.  Obviously, the ECU is not in plain sight; at least I can not see it.  So, where do I go from here?  Do I need to remove other things?  Where in the dash will I find the bloomin' thing?  By the way - thanks for your help.

Thanks for getting back to me and there is certainly no need to apologize I'm certain you have more to do than read email.  Heck, I'm just happy you answer.  Ok, I'm going to see if I can find it.  Oh yeah, am I going to have to have the keys reprogramed (?) or will they still function properly.  If I do; break it to me easy.  Thanks

Thanks for getting back to me and there is certainly no need to apologize I'm certain you have more to do than read email.  Heck, I'm just happy you answer.  Ok, I'm going to see if I can find it.  Oh yeah, am I going to have to have the keys reprogramed (?) or will they still function properly.  If I do; break it to me easy.  Thanks

Charles,

I have been working on replacing the ECU now for 2 days.  I can not find it anywhere.  The only module I found was on that has ABS on it and it's on the passenger side.  So, have I lost my mind?  I see nothing that even resembles the part I have.  I do not see it to the left of the steering column behind the instrument cluster.  Can you give me something a little more specific?  I have worn the keys out on my laptop trying to find the location of the module.  so far, I have been shown that it is on the passenger side of the dash, the left side of the steering column, the center of the instrument cluster against the firewall and three or four other places.  Please helpo me find this thing.

Wayne  

No Problem.  I am unable to see the Transponder Key ECU because I believe it is against the firewall behind some equipment.  I just want to confirm this.  If not, then I need to locate the sorry thing.  Unfortunately, I have discovered that the Transponder Key ECU has a few different designations eg. immobilizer unit, anti-theft deterrent module etc.  It has proven to be difficult to find good factual information that is correct. The one I have had the most trouble with is the location of the module.  You have told me the straight skinny so, I trust what you tell me.  This should be the last time I bug you about this.

Charles,

Thanks for all your help I really do appreciate it.  I finally got the module out.  It was between the air conditioning unit and the firewall.  There is only enough space to get one's fingers in the space.  I found it by getting a wiring diagram and comparing the colors of the wires to the diagram.  I'm sure you know what a huge hassel it is to take the dash out.  It is inconceiveable to me why that would be the location for the module.  If I did not know better I would say some prankster auto worker decided to make it difficult for someone by putting it between the proverbial rock and hard place.  At any rate, thank you forputting up with me.

Take care and stay safed,

Wayne