IDM

I have a 98 and trying to find the right key fob for it.


I read an old thread that mentioned a VIP version.


How can I tell if I have the VIP alarm system?


How can I determine what FCCID I need for my 98?

Thanks!

IDM

guys, seems to be a lot of confusion on this topic. Cant believe there isn't a thread yet with part numbers and fcc id for the different year fobs. Once I get the correct 98 fob I will post the info.

TheDurk

'98 was a changeover year, so there is a lot of conflicting info, all of which may be correct depending on whether early or late month, factory or port/dealer installed, alarm or not. This is why I don't answer. I can't be sure. Don't expect one fob fits all.

IDM

okay I understand.


I have a 98 built in February with a stock alarm system by the way

TheDurk

Well, I'm no expert but that one should be easy. The only alarm system in 1998 was the dealer/port installed RS3000 and that was a grey 2-button remote in 1998 with FCC ID - BAB237131-022. There were black ones and grey ones. They are identical in apperance other than the case color. The black one is 08191-00870 and the grey is 08191-00871, discontinued and replaced by PT398-07101. The grey one will not work on 1997 and prior vehicles, only 1998..




http://www.keyless-remotes.com/servl...-Remote/Detail

There are aftermarket equivalents around like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Toyota-R...-/310834956365

Try putting your VIN in here to confirm: http://www.toyotapartszone.com/oem/t...191-00871.html

IDM

Thanks a lot for the help! so on a 98 the good looking and more modern fob used in say a 2002 wont work on my car ehh?

TheDurk

Nope. That's the factory system that was introduced MY1999. Different FCC number. '99+ only except maybe some late in the year '98's. But not if you have the RS3000 alarm system.

IDM

okay well I just ordered 89742-35050 fcc id hyq12bbx from the Toyota dealership. The parts guy told me this was the correct one for my 98 and this remote supersedes the old one now. I will have to see if it works!

TheDurk

That's cool. Sorry, I didn't think you were late enough in '98 to get the '99+ system. Confirm you're good with your VIN here:

http://www.toyotapartszone.com/oem/t...742-35020.html

Where it says "TIP".

I should have kept my mouth shut (fingers quiet).

IDM

You were correct this is the part # for my 98 PT398-07101


It just looks a little newer than what was pictured above.

The issue Im having is that either button on the remote can lock or unlock the car.
Maybe I programmed it wrong but it's super weird. And also it doesn't beep when it's locked. Perhaps I programmed it wrong but I have no idea when the car is locked or unlocked with this remote. I don't believe this is how it would be setup from the factory, would be surprising.

IDM

Is it normal that either button on the remote can lock or unlock the car?


Also I sometimes hear a beep and other times not when locking and unlocking.


Thanks again!