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Lost Both FOBS...am I Fuk’d?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Col4bin, Jul 25, 2020.

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  1. Jul 25, 2020 at 8:14 AM
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    I’ve misplaced BOTH FOBS that came with my Third Gen.

    What are my options? Did these trucks come with any way to drive them WITHOUT the FOB?

    I thought it also came with a standard key but maybe I am remembering my previous truck.

    TIA

    EDIT: metal detector acquired
     
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  2. Jul 25, 2020 at 8:15 AM
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    wow. Howd you do that
     
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  3. Jul 25, 2020 at 8:17 AM
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    You sure are. I would find them.
     
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  4. Jul 25, 2020 at 8:19 AM
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    Hmmm....welp...
     
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  5. Jul 25, 2020 at 8:20 AM
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    Without the fob, you’re grounded. You’ll have to probably tow it to a dealership to have them make you new ones. Hopefully you can find at least one of your lost fobs.
     
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  6. Jul 25, 2020 at 8:22 AM
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    1. Go out to your truck & see if it’ll start. If so proceed to 2. If not see 3.

    2. Your fob is in your truck, tear it apart and find it.

    3. You’re fucked & just cost yourself a lot of money.
     
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  7. Jul 25, 2020 at 8:24 AM
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    I assume smart keys.
    Tow it to the dealership
    Immobilizer reset with new fobs.
    Take one set and put in the fire box for your valuable documents.
    You can add a smart fob much easier...
     
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  8. Jul 25, 2020 at 8:24 AM
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    Either find the FOBs or tow it the dealership and expect to pay a lot of $$$.
     
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    I can almost guarantee I know where I lost it treking across a field. GOING TO BUY METAL DETECTOR!!
     
    Col4bin, Jul 25, 2020
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  10. Jul 25, 2020 at 8:25 AM
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    Seen this many times.
     
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  11. Jul 25, 2020 at 8:25 AM
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    Yeah, that sucks. Not to pour salt on the wound, but you should have immediately got a replacement when the first was lost. I normally keep a third locked in the safe, but the cost of these things, I'll take my chances with two.
     
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  12. Jul 25, 2020 at 8:26 AM
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    You in southern Maine?
     
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  13. Jul 25, 2020 at 8:27 AM
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    The standard key is in the fob and it won’t start the truck.
     
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    Yeah was thinking I never even seen a key hole besides the tailgate and glovebox. Headed for metal detector. Always wanted one anyway LOL
     
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    Definitely worth a shot, because the tow added to the dealer bill is gonna hurt. You can always sell the metal detector anyways, but if you find to your fob, it may be your new best friend.


    Edit: did you see @Tacoma Mike post? He's asking your whereabouts, maybe a long shot, maybe help is near.
     
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  16. Jul 25, 2020 at 8:44 AM
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    Portland area brother!
     
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  17. Jul 25, 2020 at 8:44 AM
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    You probably need a remote start with the cell option and a hook in your house. This will never happen again.
     
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    Yes, you are fucked.
     
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  19. Jul 25, 2020 at 8:48 AM
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    You lose both of them in a field?
     
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    Hope you find one man. Back in the day I had to replace one.. it was about $260 for one fob programmed and a new key at the dealer.
     
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