Security System

[Kaddo]

Need help (desperately) to disable this annoying thing.

There is no hidden button or switch, as in most cases.

Only a flashing red light on the dashboard (see pic)

I found the "black box" under the seat. It says:

VIP Toyota Security Product # 237000 - 1340.

It has two plugs, one with several wires, the other with just one.

According to the original owner, this car never had a remote control.

The reprogramming must be done without one, then.

Any suggestions and comments on how I should go about disabling it

will be greatly appreciated!

(Yes, I checked with the local Toyota dealer: "Don't know").

[Leighcm]

That's the Toyota factory system...it should disarm if you turn the ignition on with your Toyota key. If you set it off, turn the ignition on then off 5 times, and that will turn off the alarm.

[Kaddo]

That's the Toyota factory system...it should disarm if you turn the ignition on with your Toyota key. If you set it off, turn the ignition on then off 5 times, and that will turn off the alarm.

Thank you for offering the help!

Not sure I followed your instructions correctly, it still goes off.

This is what I did:

I first open the door, sit down and insert the key in the ignition (without turning it).

I wait till the alarm starts. I turn the key ON and OFF 5 times (the alarm stops after the second time).

At the 5th, I hear the alarm shortly, then it stops.

I remove the key, get out of the car and lock the door.

Then, I try entering it normally. The alarm goes off again.

The light on the dashboard has several blinking patterns.

I suppose that is to tell me something, but don't quite know what.

Any more hints, pls?