keyless entry on 1995 toyota avalon

X2 with Howie all the way!!

Sears, coil tester, about $20 Go to automotive testers.

I actually already own a DMM and coil tester so I won't need to purchase them but thanks for the info Howie II every bit helps.

Though I was surprised at how expensive the Sears part was but then solder has quadrupled in price in the UK over the last 3 years.

Now to explain! Clip side of tester to a good ground e.g. bolts at kick panel* Probe end to the plugs in the kick panel where the looms go into the driver's door. Remove key from ignition, possibly have to throw over striker catch at rear of door (Most Euro and some Oriental cars won't lock if this isn't done). Might even have to hold down door switch though it probably isn't needed. Poke the spike end into each wire at the plug, you will get lock and unlock, you might even get passenger door(s) unlock. If not operating the locks will give you driver door unlock motor wire. Do the same thing at the connector halfway down the steering column. Again, just grounding these wires because of the way Toyotas are wired will give you horn, hi beam low beam and possibly lights. You could do indicators as the rest of the world, that's GREEN/ black and GREEN/ YELLOW (+) on all Toyotas.

*Also the best place to ground the unit, remove a bolt; scrape to spare metal around the hole; use an M6 crimp ring terminal (M6 = 6 mm, 1/4", or 6.4mm is fine) and replace bolt (10mm spanner size).