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Wisconsin Tacomas and bad financial advice

Discussion in 'Mid West' started by Thatbassguy, Dec 19, 2008.

  1. Feb 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
    CygnusX191

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    Yes but the wizards at Ford are usually on shrooms when they design things
     
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    Same. My rigids all still look like new after 6+ years.
     
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    There's a time and place for everything...
     
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    Come out so we can compare output and beam pattern and color /temp
     
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    Aztec120 The Road To Hell Is Paved With Stock Tires

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    My thoughts exactly.

    Has something to do with the key having a programmed chip already. The kit would trick the system into thinking there's one in the ignition when remote starting.

    You'd think the way push to start works with the fob would make it easier.

    Looking at forums, the only solution I'm coming up with is going to the stealership and having them install one.

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  6. Feb 9, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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    Makes me wonder how they "trick" the system.
    Looking briefly, there's like 3 antenna in the car that triangulate the location of that chip.
     
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    Yes, they're both just switches, but one's switch activates magic in the ECU!
     
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    OldSchlPunk

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    [​IMG]
     
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    Gone are the days when we can just jam a screwdriver into the ignition.
     
  10. Feb 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
    OldSchlPunk

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    I mean you still can, it just won’t start
     
  12. Feb 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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    If you're going to take a Ford edge or a Ford flex to a dealership, the best thing you can have them do is trade it in for something useful. :D

    ...... :anonymous:
     
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    Amen brother. I didn't even want her to get the damn thing in the first place. Her money though :rolleyes:
     
  14. Feb 9, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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    Well ..... Unfortunately, that's out of your jurisdiction :bananadead:
     
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    FWIW.
    My wife drives a JEEP but I still love her.
    :rofl:
     
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    Speaking of Jeeps, Kate just got to Kenya for her work, she'll be there for 3 weeks. And of course, 70 series land cruisers are plentiful...I'm not jealous or anything

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    What does she do?
     
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    :spy:
    I'm going with "import/export" ;) ;)
     
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    WiscoPat

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    She's a civil engineer with an emphasis on water infrastructure. Her company assists with setting up and maintaining water systems in the US and in developing countries.
     
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    Oh that's neat!
     
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