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2017 Keyless Entry With Dead Battery

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by LivinOnEdge, Dec 27, 2016.

  1. Dec 27, 2016 at 1:47 PM
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    LivinOnEdge

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    Hey guys, just a quick question here. Let's say my battery in my FOB dies. Now from what I understand, you can still start the truck by holding the FOB to the push start button. However, I would need access to a locked truck in order to do so, and with no key slot on the door handle, how would this work?
     
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  2. Dec 27, 2016 at 1:58 PM
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    You don't have a key slot in the driver's door?
     
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  4. Dec 27, 2016 at 2:05 PM
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    Sorry guys, went full retard.... carry on :anonymous:
     
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  5. Dec 27, 2016 at 2:09 PM
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    Ya I know, that was bad. Only spent about 10 minutes in daylight with it so far due to my schedule, seeing as I never needed the key to get in I never bothered to even look.
     
  7. Dec 27, 2016 at 2:14 PM
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  8. Dec 27, 2016 at 2:26 PM
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    Keyless Ride is what BMW calls it for bikes. My advice? Always carry one of those LiPo spares and keep it charged. Otherwise, you're screwed.
     
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  9. Dec 27, 2016 at 2:28 PM
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    Thanks for the advice, I think I'll try to carry a brain first before posting next time. But this for sure comes in a close second. :thumbsup:
     
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  10. Dec 27, 2016 at 2:31 PM
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    Here is the PDF manual to your 2017 Tacoma. Check out page 557.

    http://www.toyota.com/t3Portal/document/om-s/OM04013U/pdf/OM04013U.pdf
     
  12. Dec 27, 2016 at 3:03 PM
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    Well yah. But you have a key and assuming battery is good in the vehicle, you're g2g. With keyless ride, there is no ignition key, just a button.

    I am laughing cause I know how screwed you can become.
     
  13. Dec 28, 2016 at 9:47 AM
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    Now that u know there is a slot for your key, the key is inside the FOB.
     
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    Even if that fails, in case you are not aware there is an elusive literary reference guide typically located in the glove box that goes into great detail about various vehicle usages and references. It's commonly referred to as an "Owners Manual."
     
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    What's going on in here?

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  18. Dec 29, 2016 at 6:19 AM
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    I was not talking about the truck or the fob battery.
     
  19. Dec 29, 2016 at 6:40 AM
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    Battery in a BMW motorcycle.
     
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