How to Disable Toyota’s Smart Key System (Defined)  

If you are wondering how to disable Toyota’s smart key system, regardless of the reason, I will tell you how to do it.  

In this guide, I will explain to you how to disable Toyota’s smart key system, the methods, the situation, and the location of the switch, so stay with us. 

Three Steps How to Disable Toyota’s Smart Key System

Most owners disable their smart key system because if the fob key does not work, they can start the car, but there are some other reasons as well.  

Here are three steps:  

Step 1: If your key fob isn’t working  

If your key fob isn’t working, your SUV will not start. The main reason is a dead key fob battery or some other smart key system malfunction. But you don’t have to worry; you will still start the car by deactivating Toyota’s smart key.  

If your Toyota is less than 15 years old, just hold the key fob to the engine start-stop button.  

If your Toyota has been around for more than 15 years, simply press the deactivate switch on the dashboard below the steering wheel.  

Step 2: Long-Term Storage  

This step prevents your key fob battery from depleting, but in this step, you need other methods to deactivate it. Let’s check out these other methods.  

• First, hold down the lock button.  
• Second, hit the unblock button two times.  

Note: Deactivation is not permanent. If you hit any button on the fob, the system will react again.  

Step 3: Permanent Deactivation  

If you make up your mind and want to get rid of your key fob permanently, then you have to visit your local dealership because you cannot do it for yourself.  

Final Verdict: Why Disable the Smart Key  

The main and most common reason for disabling the smart key is that you can still start your vehicle without a key fob.  

This could happen because either the battery of the key fob is dead or the smart key malfunctions, but there are some other reasons as well.  

You disable the function because it will drain your key fob’s battery unnecessarily while it’s not being used.  

Car theft is another reason why many consumers want keyless systems rather than smart key functions.  

Lastly, you cannot permanently install the system by yourself; this task can be handled by Toyota only.  

Recap  

Hopefully, you will know all about key fobs and how they will be deactivated. We explain three key steps: If your key fob isn’t working, long-term shortages, and permanent deactivation.  

All three steps have different disabled methods; you can check for yourself which step you need.  

New Toyotas do not have the physical switch and have a trigger inside the key fob, and older Toyotas do have a physical deactivated switch.  

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