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2016-2017 DIY Remote Start

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by nickj718, Dec 15, 2016.

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  1. Dec 16, 2016 at 9:23 PM
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    lmao we're in the same boat cause I'm that age too haha
     
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  2. Dec 16, 2016 at 9:27 PM
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  3. Dec 16, 2016 at 9:29 PM
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    true, that would be convenient and clean.
     
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  4. Dec 18, 2016 at 7:15 AM
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    Well i found my first major problem with this kit today...........


    Iv become a major sissy! I start even when its already warm just to I can have hot air in the cabin when I jump in the truck from this -2 deg artic blast lol. My wife and I were walking out of home depot, I turned it on when we were about 200ft away lol her comment "seriously? its not cold we were in the store for 20 min tops!"

    She appreciated it by the time she got in the truck.
     
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  5. Dec 18, 2016 at 7:18 AM
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    It was super easy to install guys
     
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  6. Dec 18, 2016 at 10:49 AM
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    Please DO NOT USE those "3M quick connectors" on any wiring in a vehicle, EVER. The proper way to connect wires is to solder. If you don't have the tools or skills to solder, you can do a military splice instead, which is very reliable when done correctly. Those 3M connectors, or T-taps as they are referred to, can very easily damage the wiring in your vehicle. They way they work is they cut through the wire covering, and into the actual wire, which usually damages at least a few strands of wire. I am a long time remote start installer and have seen countless wiring jobs that are butchered up because of those horrible connectors. The wires in these vehicles are very small, and often brittle. The last thing you want is to be cutting into them in order to make a tiny, unreliable connection. Take the time to do it right!
     
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  7. Dec 18, 2016 at 2:52 PM
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    True but one thing to remember is sometime stripping can cause more damage if not done properly. If you have the correct wire splice connectors (3m) it will be ok. I do agree solder is the best option but if you can't solder the provided connectors will not cause damage and be just fine. We have tested this in many vehicles before release.
     
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  8. Dec 18, 2016 at 3:31 PM
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    At least when stripping some of the shielding off a wire, you have some control. Using T-taps and scotch locks like those, you have zero control over what is happening to the wire. I get it this is designed as a DIY kit and I'm not ragging on that at all, but in my 16+ years of installing remote car starters, I have seen tons and tons of damaged wires from hacker installs using those things.
     
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  9. Dec 18, 2016 at 3:45 PM
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    If you use the correct size connector for the wire it works. A lot of people don't know what size for what wire and just use whatever they have lying around, that will do some damage. I have made many repairs due to this.
     
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  10. Dec 18, 2016 at 4:01 PM
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    Agreed thank you sir.

    I've been doing this for a while and agree solder is my choice but the right size connector works just fine
     
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  11. Dec 18, 2016 at 4:07 PM
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    Can you wire one of these up for a manual transmission and use it as long as you leave it in neutral when parking it?
     
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  12. Dec 18, 2016 at 4:49 PM
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    If you're wanting a manual transmission remote starter, you should get a Compustar installed. They are by far the safest, easiest remote starters to use in a manual transmission vehicle.
     
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  13. Dec 18, 2016 at 5:25 PM
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    Thank you. I will check into it.
     
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  14. Dec 18, 2016 at 5:50 PM
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    @nickj718 I have interest in ideas around how to increase the range of the remote start. The ome is great and I would love to be able to keep just the ome fob if possible but am willing to listen to suggestions to give me some starting distance!
     
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  15. Dec 18, 2016 at 6:40 PM
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    this is definitely on my to do list once i get back from my deployment!
     
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  16. Dec 18, 2016 at 7:09 PM
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    PM Me!

    I'd be happy to go over options for you.
     
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  17. Dec 18, 2016 at 7:11 PM
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    If anyone in the Chicagoland area has a manual pm me I'll install one to see if I can get a solution for you guys
     
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    lol that is the only flaw i have as well

    -15 here in Chi town today.......:(
     
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    Finally warming up here - now in the 30's. Still too cold for this wuss so I can't till mine arrives. :)
     
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  20. Dec 19, 2016 at 10:26 AM
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    IMG_8226.jpg FML
     
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