Toyota RAV-4 (1994 - 2000) - 94 2.0 Immobiliser removal and loss of ignition

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Tue 3 Feb 2009 16:23
94 2.0 Immobiliser removal and loss of ignition - royboy
I have removed the 918T ECU unit from my Rav 4.First I could not run the starter motor
until I was told to connect together the leads going to Pins 14 & 15 on the 15 pin socket. Others may be interested in this as it took me a while to find this out.
I was highly chuffed to find the starter motor now functioned . That was the good news, the bad news was that the car still didn't start.
It would appear I have also lost the ignition circuit.
Can anyone help please!

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 03/02/2009 at 19:11

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Tue 3 Feb 2009 19:38
94 2.0 Immobiliser removal and loss of ignition - elekie&a/c doctor
It is possible that the alarm system cuts more than just the starter circuit.Try reconnecting the 15 pin socket wth the pins14 and 15 by-passed.Alternatively you may have blown a fuse for the ignition system.hth
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Thu 9 Apr 2009 21:17
94 2.0 Immobiliser removal and loss of ignition - funstarz
hi i have just had a auto elec on my rav 4 1996import he says that the most common prob with the ignition and starting is the igniter i replaced it and hay presto it starts it is very unlikely that the dizzy is at fault thay do have a sensor for the spark in them but this and the igniter is the only parts the diagnostics carnt read and carnt be tested i have just purchesed anouther rav 4 and will be braking soon it it in running order just needs immisions fixing but this is only the cat from toyota the igniter is £150.00 and the dizzy £400.00 but i do have a place where thay are £75.00 hope this helps
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