Push To Start Override?

Hello TW,

I have loved my 2016 Tacoma from day 1. The only thing I am not used to is the push to start function. Now while it is a great invention, I am very weary about technology. I don't really know exactly how it works and wonder if you guys could explain why I am worrying about nothing.

My question is, What if a fuse blows out and i'm sitting somewhere far away from a shop and my keyless start wont work? I'd hate to be sitting in my truck pushing a button that doesn't respond.

Is there any way to override the push to start?

 

I believe there are extra fuses in the fuse panel that you can use to replace.

 

To be honest I've never really thought about it. I've never heard of one fail, I suppose though if you have a manual transmission you could just pop the clutch. If you have an automatic transmission and you are the very rare person that something like this would actually happen to you, Best get AAA coverage. Again, I don't think it's something you should actively worry about.

 

technically as long as nothing shorts out and all engineering was done properly...the fuses shouldn't blow.
But besides doesn't the taco have a key built into the fob?
My delivery isn't here till january but from my test drive I was looking at the keys, it had a key built into the fob. I figure its so if the battery dies?

Besides a short a dead battery would make the truck not recognize the keyfob no?
I'm not super familiar with pushstart.
My sisters altima has it but it also has a key.
Volvo used to have a push to start but you had to stick the whole fob in some slot to get it to start.

I had a push to start set up in a track car I had but you had to put a key in and unlock the button to start it lol.

 

book explains what to do if the battery in the FOB gets low. one weird thing if you are driving down the road and need to shut the engine off fast good luck. have to hold the button in for about 20 seconds then the engine will stop. another thing is i use the ECT button all the time, today i was getting out of the truck and a bit distracted and pushed the ECT button to turn off the engine and got out then realized the engine is still running .

 

the manuals have a key no push to start. so they wouldn't have to worry.

 

This tech has been present in high-end cars for over ten years, and I haven't heard of a single instance of failure/problems. You're over-thinking things.

 

A fuse could go in a key start Taco, causing you to be sitting in your truck turning a key that doesn't respond. Same likelihood really.

 

They do have a key but it's used for the tailgate, you can also use it to unlock the shifter, theres no manual key hole for ignition

 

theres also the key inside the smart key as well though.
but I just checkd thats only for unlocking the drivers door.

 

Even if you had a keyed truck it could be rendered inoperable. If certain fuses would blow your truck wouldn't start either, and then you'd be in the same boat. Wouldn't you?

I think the best response to your question is should you buy spare fuses and if so which ones? Preferably those that render your truck inoperable.
Be very cautious with what if question they can cause un-due or un-needed stress. Just remember there is a "what if?" for everything for a reason.

 

I probably am. I have been driving a 2003 Chevy avalanche for the past 6 years so this new technology is....new to me!

 

I feel being prepared for anything, even the unthinkable is a good way to live life. I'll try to do some research and find out what fuse is paired to the push button and learn how to swap them out just so I know. Thanks for your intelligent response.

 

why do I feel you have a get home back in your truck at all times? lol

 

The key inside the fob is for the glove box and driver side door so you can at least gain access to the truck in the case of your FOB dead battery. My worry is having a truck with a charged battery, but no way to turn it on because my keyless thing wont respond with my push button.

 

Manuals don't have push button to start? I wonder if that affects the price of the truck.

 

Push to start is not a new technology and works just fine in the last 4 vehicles I have had. In the event the FOB battery is depleted you simply put the Fob next to the button. Prior cars had a way to pop the button off or had a glove compartment area where you inserted the fob into in order to get it to start. In the last 8 years of owning a push to start vehicle, it has never been a problem and probably won't ever be either. It's nothing to worry about.

 

does lol.
Its a manual vs automatic? so obviously it will change price. manual are usually cheaper than the autos.
look at the pro (canadian market) manual is 50k, auto is 53k msrp.

 

Last summer I had a Chevy Cruze as a rental. After a 10 hours hike when I finally got back to the car I got a message that the car do not recognize the fob. It was almost new so no battery issues. I was stuck for two hours waiting for the AAA and then, after probably a million times it worked fine again. The bottomline is yes, things can happen and as in any other case always take the spare fob when you go to a remote location.