97 Camry FOB ? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

mpmiller37 · 05-20-2010, 09:59 AM

When attempting to get a fob for a 97 LE, I keep getting asked if the system is Factory Installed or Dealer Installed. How do I determine this?
I have been told my car does have a fob. On the Tach is a red light with
the label "Security" next to it. When I lock the car with the key, the red light goes on and when I open the door via key, the red light goes off. There is also a sticker on the driver side window that says "Toyota Security System" or something like that. I'd like the fob if anyone can help.

Thanks,
Mike

chronoti · 05-20-2010, 10:22 AM

look under the driver seat the factor box should be there, dealer/aftermarket should be near the steering column

mpmiller37 · 05-20-2010, 08:20 PM

Nothing under the drivers seat and nothing that looks like an alarm near the steering column. I'm thinking I have something that is Factory installed because on my Tach display, there is a small red light with the word "Security" next to it and it isn't a sticker or anything, looks just like the other markings on the tach display. On the lower part of the drivers side window is a small sticker saying "This vehicle is equipped with Toyota Theft-deterrent system". When I lock the car with the key, the red light on the tach display starts flashing. What do I have here, factory installed or dealer installed?

chronoti · 05-20-2010, 11:33 PM

i want to say none so you have the 6 point sound system in the car? what is most likely is that the theft deterrent system is that when you pull the radio you need the code to reactivate it and a blinking light, i'm rather sure the 97 still had the rs3000 system which had the box under the driver seat, under the passenger seat you should find a box there too that is the stereo amp, other than that the driver seat was the only spot for the factory installed system

mpmiller37 · 05-28-2010, 10:34 AM

My system ended up being a Factory installed (versus Dealer installed) system. I ended up buying a FOB from a place called KeyLessRide which is on eBay or their website at keylessride.com. The FOB was not OEM, i.e.. not a Toyota fob, but it only cost about $25 and came with programming instructions. I programmed as instructed, and Bingo, all functionality worked. It locks/unlocks and has a panic button. Can't beat that for $25.