Keyless entry

I just bought yesterday Tacoma 7186 without keyless entry remote(unbelievable!!!)
What kind and where i can get keyless entry remote kit? dealership doesn't have it...

 

I assume you bought the sr model which has power locks but no keyless and no alarm.

I bought the same model. If that's the case. I had the viper 5706 remote start installed on my truck. It added keyless, remote start and alarm system, 2 way remote w screen. I had an H key so I had to loose a key, so I had the dealer cut me another one.

I had bestbuy install it but I was told to stay away from bestbuy on these forums . Of the 3 bestbuy a in my town. I had 1 store that has a guy who's into his work so he did a great job on both of my cars. If you can find such an instsller. Go for it .

With the key from the dealer. The remote start unit and other misc items. I paid around $600. Which is a small price to add alarm keyless n remote start.

If you wanted to spend a little less. You can get the next model down. It's still a 2 way but no keyfob screen and no alarm. Should still be able to add keyless with 2 way remote start . That system will be $200 less, so $400. $350 or less if you catch a good sale. Black Friday is coming up.

Just a warning. If money's an issue. Wherever you look. Whatever advertised price you see. Add about $100. It can be misleading when they have a price tag of $200. But when you add misc required items. Might come out to $300.

 

Nothing wrong with you using best buy for install. The reason I say that I everyone missed what you kept repeating, that you have a GOOD INSTALLER. It doesn't matter that he just happened to work there.

In fact the best audio / car installer I had in my area (and there is a lot to pick from) worked at Future Shop. Everyone knew him and how good he was. The local / independent shops tried hiring him out several times but couldn't give the same benefits he got with a larger company.

So, just use a shop or store that is known to have a good person. If you want to get an idea go and ask to see their personal car. If it's a pile and the radio is hanging out of the dash, move along. If it's show car quality then you have a decent chance your guy is picky and will do a good job.

 

Just back from local Bestbuy - they been checking computer for 10 min and cant find anything for my truck - should be a wire diagram for installation. They ask me to wait 2 month.. crazy

 

guess you wait 2 month ... should get more than SR5 you want features. go aftermarket you want features that not in SR5.

hope that was in the same broketh engrish tone

 

Why is that crazy? What is wrong with people these days? Sorry a 2 month wait for product development is not crazy.

 

Is it possible to install the OEM keyless remote?

 

probably not quite that easy. youll have to replace the door handle and such as well. also tied into all that is the push button start.

 

I personally think it's crazy becuase my bestbuy was able to do it and his is making him wait 2 months.

 

Probably the difference between a good installer and a bad one.

 

I got the same remote start alarm it cost about the same but how is the alarm working out for you unfortunately mine is a pos!! but im wondering if anyone else has had the same issue remote start is cool but alarm i can smack the truck and nothing

 

Are you sure he hooked up the shock sensors??

Mine works fine. When it's a moderate tap. it beeps 3 times. When it's heavy. Alarm goes off. Either one alerts my fob too.

 

highest setting and well yes a tap or a punch would not turn it on i hear viper company is here in vista do they check these things out and yes i also have the romote start on it but i used the third key i got with mine that only works with the air bad on/off and worked fine so i still have the one spare handy

 

man did that hurt to read, even after the edit