DEI DBALL2 Remote Start Install using OEM fob - 2017 Tacoma Push to Start

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I think I won't support this site with my intellectual property.

 

I had been working on this long drawn out idiots guide to this but @gpb covered most of it so I'll just provide a few more pictures and charts as you can never have too many of either. If I fat-fingered something, let me know.

For those doing their own kits, below is a diagram of the dball connectors showing which wires are used and those that can be removed if desired along with what the finished product looks like. The pins are easy to remove using a small precision flat head screwdriver or needle by applying downward and outward pressure towards where the wire enters the connector. The dball wire locations below are labelled based on the connector color and the pin number so B3 would be blue connector, pin 3 or the Tan/Black wire for HS CAN High.





Overview of the layout under the dash. Each point is labeled with a number which is used in combination with the pin # to give a location. (ex. 2-16 would be the PTS Output on the Smart Key ECU Assembly)




Wire pairs:



Schematic of how the PTS and SLP wires run to the Smart Key ECU allowing you to avoid removing the steering column cover and pts buttons.



Connection layout

The Ground and 12V connections should be fairly self explanatory so I'll skip those especially the ground since some may prefer different locations.

2. Smart Key ECU Assembly (Beige or tan, beige or tan, I don't know what the hell they are but they work.)



3. OBDII Connector (Directwire image was better than mine so I just re-labeled it. Once again, blue or light blue. Whatever, it works. Some have managed to get the cable holder that holds the obdii wires off the bolt holding it to give more slack to work with. Was tired and figured I'd probably just end up breaking it so I left it alone.)



4. Main Body ECU Connector

 

Awesome, great write up.

 

Way to go gpb

*Also, FYI most places will flash that device for free before they send it so you don't even need the xkloader.

 

Awesome, thanks!

 

Good job @gpb, I knew it was only a matter of time before someone figured this out and shared the wealth.

 

@nickj718 @KB Voodoo

 

Cool

 

Since you called me into this thread (which I was prepared to ignore).....

You don't seem to understand that TW supports its vendors, and the vendors support TW.

You can call us "greedy fucks" if you want, but all we've done is create a simple to install kit that eliminates all the programming, and we offer it at a great price.

By the way, here is the order link for our kit: http://www.kbvoodoo.com/shop/remote-start-kit-for-toyota-tacoma-2016-2017-preorder

 

This is *almost* the same argument as the pop-n-lock.

You could source the pop-n-lock actuator yourself for $10 and have to do the mounting and wires yourself vs paying $98 for the pre-package pop-n-lock. It's preference. What the OP did was give people choice.

 

We didn't do anything shady. You were acting like a jackass and the moderators cleaned up your garbage.

 

Had it not been for @nickj718 no one would even have this. Did anyone think of that? Also the directions posted here are the same as his video........

You guys also know KB Voodoo pays to be here right?

This is a board that people come to for suggestions, help and ideas. Stop polluting it with hostility its getting quite crazy. I'm almost positive canyon runner was the bullied unpopular kid in school and is a dick for that reason. Your comments provide no help so just shut up

 

^ Ban this guy already

 

Didn't you support the other thread enough already....

 

I have posted way more threads helping this community for free than you bud, of you're 40 post here, how many have been in that thread...

 

Doesn't matter your attitude sucks and calling people out is plain bullshit

 

Hopefully this doesn't turn into a shit show. This thread was the original intent of nick's thread. Remote start for $45 or less. Sounded great, right! I'll give it to nick for suggesting the idea but he certainly didn't develop it. It was just a matter of running across it and pretty sure I saw it mentioned elsewhere but it didn't seem to gain any traction. As for the directions being the same as the video, there's only so many ways you can take panels off and or connect wires. All of the wires are already there in the DEI diagram aside from the change to using the smart key ecu assembly which isn't too difficult to figure out after taking a gander at the factory service manual. There is a place for pre-made kits but people like alternatives. btw- my kit from nick is finally out for delivery today. That one will be up for sale on Monday as I made my own while waiting!

Walter Scott said it best "Oh, what a tangled web we weave. When first we practise to deceive!"

 

^ This. I went the DIY route with the pop-n-lock and I'll probably do the same with this kit too. Thanks @gpb for the write-up.

That said, for anyone that's not super technical or is inexperienced with electronics, the kit offered by KB Voodoo is the way to go.