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2001 toyota echo disarm

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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=69335
Printed Date: July 15, 2025 at 8:13 AM


Topic: 2001 toyota echo disarm

Posted By: maxcat
Subject: 2001 toyota echo disarm
Date Posted: December 27, 2005 at 7:57 PM

hey guys, trying to do some research on a 2001 toyota echo. customer is telling me the car has factory alarm, but does not have anti theft or power locks. just curious how to disarm the factory alarm on this vehicle. seems a little strange the vehicle with factory alarm would not have power locks. i am assuming a key sense wire or a disarm wire will be present in this car. any experience or help would be appreciated. not sure if it has keyless entry.

    thank-you in advance




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Posted By: KPierson
Date Posted: December 27, 2005 at 9:25 PM
I would guess that they are referring to a transponder system of some sort, or a pricey cheap dealer installed ignition kill. 

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Kevin Pierson




Posted By: maxcat
Date Posted: December 27, 2005 at 9:46 PM

hey,KPierson,thanks for the reply.  are you suggesting the client might have had the dealer put something in. as far as i know the car has had nothing added, and was bought new. i will check with them again, and as far as the echo goes(correct me if i am wrong) this vehicle does not have any key / transponder system.

   again thanks for the help





Posted By: KPierson
Date Posted: December 27, 2005 at 10:55 PM

I was politely suggesting that the client might not know what they are talking about!

Often times dealers offer 'anti theft' devices that can range from 'the club' to a basic immobilizer to a full fledged aftermarket alarm, and the dealer will sell it as an OEM dealer add on.  When  a customer hears the word 'anti theft' they immediately think alarm, regardless of the type of security added.

DEI's Directwire claims that there may be a hood pin, and if so it connects to the factory Theft Deterrant ECU. The Theft Deterrent ECU is under the driver side dash.  However, as you mentioned, without power door locks or a remote keyfob I doubt they have an OEM system.



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Kevin Pierson




Posted By: Mike M2
Date Posted: December 29, 2005 at 6:42 AM
One thing for sure, there is no transponder in that car...

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Mike M2
Tech Manager
CS Dealer Services





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