How can I reset my anti theft system without the door key

Asked by sabrinabu Feb 14, 2014 at 11:08 AM about the 1997 Toyota Avalon 4 Dr XL Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I had to break my window as I lost my door key. This triggered my anti theft system and now the car wont start.

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Do you have a key now? If so try locking and unlocking the door a couple times with the key. On some models this will reset it for you.

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Have no door key bought it used they lost door and trunk key

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I have prink a new key but try to start the car but it would not because the security light on the dash board keep blinking

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