I am not sure how it works but there is an immobilizer on the FJ Cruiser..whether a chip or part of remote keyless system. Mine has a sticker on front window down low and the red light flashes on dash when locked with keyless remote.
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she's a "Brick.......House"
08 FJC, Brick, Auto, Nitto Terra Grapplers (295), ATrac, Locker, Budbuilt sliders, ToyTec 3" lift
84 FJ-60, blue, body lift, BFG AT on oem steelies, Warn Hubs, mostly original
Up here in Canada it is a law that the '08 have an immobilizer system, and this is confirmed in the FJ brochure, but i am not sure about the US models.