LX key issues- “antenna in ignition” (1 Viewer)

[AthensCruiser]

I’ve been through the wringer w local Toyota dealer on my ignition issues. Car throws immobilized code. Toyota replaces the ECU at substantial cost to me and reprograms key. It’s now doing the same thing again and throwing same code and Toyota guy tells me it’s probably the “antenna” in the ignition. Anybody ever heard of this? Regardless I’m through with the dealer.

 

[AthensCruiser]

I’ve been through the wringer w local Toyota dealer on my ignition issues. Car throws immobilized code. Toyota replaces the ECU at substantial cost to me and reprograms key. It’s now doing the same thing again and throwing same code and Toyota guy tells me it’s probably the “antenna” in the ignition. Anybody ever heard of this? Regardless I’m through with the dealer.

Also it’s a 2006 LX 155k miles

 

[LXKevin]

@Mauser is your guy

 

[mitchjohnson000]

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