2006 YAris - Does it come with an Immobilizer?

[twocati]

Interesting that neither Toyota Canada or Dealers can answer with confidence if the Canadian 2006 Yaris is or is not equiped with an immobilizer system...or if the security upgrades would add this feature..

I'm not impressed with Toyota Canada at this point...

My car is to arrive next week...


In reference to the the 2006 Yaris Owners Manual:

page 10 - references keys without Immobilizer....(rectangular opening for key ring)

Page 11 - references Keys with Immobilizer......(round opening for key ring)

And on page 14 and there is a note referencing the immoilizer sytem indicating Industry Canada compliance.

If your car has an "indicator" light as pictured on Page 13 - it apprears this is part of the immobilize system...

So which keys do you have? Anyone have the "indicator" light as pictured on Page 13 ?

Anyone know the answer? Toyota said they will respond within 5-7 days

[Tundraboy]

I am driving an 06 Yaris RS and the keys do not have an immobilizer in them. Toyota immobilizer keys are quite thick, these keys are regular thickness. The master key has a remote built into it but no security. There is a security accessory part for the Yaris which would incorporate an alarm. This can only be added to your Yaris if it has a factory Keyless system. Most of the security systems that Toyota offer have a immobilizer built in, but this works only if the alarm has been tripped.
Will let you know if if find out more info.
Cheers.

[twocati]

Thanks for your feedback!

[nmehes]

2006 Yaris does NOT have an Engine Immobilizer in any trim level...coming in the next few years though.(Legislation will make it mandatory)

[twocati]

Intersting - Have not heard from Toyota yet however a new "$87.50" security option is listed for "keyless" equiped cars....listening to the audio (when you click more) on the accessory configurator it indicates only "genuine" toyota keys can be used to start the car...

I'll post the formal answer when I geet it from Toyota...

[swng]

I am still waiting for my Yaris to be delivered. The salesman has promised me that he can arrange to install a genuine Toyota immobilizer in my car but he has not been able to telll me the price for it up to now. He does have indicated that since I have keyless entry in my package, it is easy to have one installed for me. Here in BC, you can get a discount in insurrance if you have an immobilizer. So, in effect the device will pay for itself over time.

[twocati]

Swng - The Toyota web site shows this "dealer" installed upgrade costs $87.50 (+taxes) installed.

[Tideland Prius]

so I'm guessing the immobilser that's added on isn't in the key itself? Is it just the immobiliser that you're installing or the RS220 system with alarm and immobiliser?

I've had good experience with Magic 2-point immobiliser. It's ignition and throttle I think. The 3 point adds a cut in the fuel line. It's a transponder type so it's passive and will quality for ICBC discount.

[swng]

Thanks twocati. I will certainly go for it. As I said, the immobilizer will pay for itself over time through insurance discount.

[twocati]

immobilser that's added on isn't in the key itself?

Conflicting information - I've asked Toyota Canada for a written response...not sure why it's taking so long....

[aszabo]

I just ordered a 2006 Yaris 5-DR LE and the dealer offered to install an immobilizer as a $295 . So, I suspect that if you did not specifically ask for one, then you may not be getting one.

[twocati]

I just ordered a 2006 Yaris 5-DR LE and the dealer offered to install an immobilizer as a $295 . So, I suspect that if you did not specifically ask for one, then you may not be getting one.

ASBO - Two questions:

1) Is your 2006 Yaris LE an "A" or "B" package ?
2) The immobilizer is it a Toyota product? If so kindly ask the dealer to provide the Toyota part number.

Look forward to your reply!

Thanks!

[twocati]

Team - The formal response from Toyota Canada.....

Thank you for contacting our Customer Interaction Centre and our President, Mr. Kenji Tomikawa. I have been asked to respond to your concerns.

We apologize for the confusion surrounding the immobilizer key on the 2006 Yaris. As we discussed, the immobilizer key is not available on any of the 2006 Yaris models. Also, there is no dealer-installed option that allows for an immobilizer.
The information found in the Owner?s Manual applies to all models (both American and Canadian) and explains all equipment; therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

We do offer a security upgrade package for the 5 door ?A? suffix models (both the RS and LE); however, this is a dealer-installed option only.
We again apologize for the misinformation provided on www.toyota.ca. We will have this information corrected as soon as possible.
Your interest in Toyota is appreciated.
Yours truly,
Consultant, Customer Interaction Centre
758340-05

[swng]

Thanks twocati for spending so much time and effort to help us get the picture. Frankly, I am very disappointed. Some people believe that some, if not all, Toyota dealers will help customers to get immobilizers from outside sources. I hope to learn more about that from fellow members such as aszabo. Just curiosity, I really want to know more about the security upgrade that is available to A suffix cars. I still have a faint hope that some kind of anti-theft ability is already in B suffix cars (so that the upgrade is not available to them).

[aszabo]

Just to clarify things, The immobilizer did not seem to be an "official" option, but was offered to me when they were trying to sell my the extended warranty, rust-proofing etc. I assume it is third party, but have yet to see it as the yaris will take another week or so since they did not have any LE's with a manual transmission readily available.

I got the "A" package, without keyless entry. I can report back when I get the car.