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Mystery FOB

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jvcupo, Feb 28, 2017.

  1. Feb 28, 2017 at 4:49 AM
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    jvcupo

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    Hey Guys:
    So I have no idea who makes this starter FOB. It seems to be stuck in valet mode and I can't undo it.
    Bought the truck less then a year ago and it came with no manuals at all.
    Anyone see this FOB before? Know who makes it so I can search for a manual?

    Thanks much

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  2. Feb 28, 2017 at 4:56 AM
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  3. Feb 28, 2017 at 4:59 AM
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    ChadsPride

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    Looks like an aftermarket alarm fob
     
  4. Feb 28, 2017 at 5:59 AM
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    will.carroll7

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    Google reverse image search didn't return anything. :confused: I think what @TacomaMike37 said is the best option.
     
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  5. Feb 28, 2017 at 6:07 AM
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    Threw a thread into reddit, lets see what happens.
     
  6. Feb 28, 2017 at 9:11 AM
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    Kinda looks like the wife's compustar remote starter fob only no carbon fiber or aux button.
     
  7. Feb 28, 2017 at 9:18 AM
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    buyobuyo

    buyobuyo Read The Fucking Manual

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    A thing or two...
    Does the case come apart to replace the battery? If so, the might be something inside on the case or board.
     
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  8. Mar 6, 2017 at 8:08 AM
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    Thanks for the help guys but so far nothing. Very frustrating
     
  9. Mar 6, 2017 at 8:18 AM
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    Did you open the case and see if there are any identifiers, did you try to replace the batter? Reddit found shit, so you might hosed.
     
  10. Mar 6, 2017 at 8:28 AM
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  11. Mar 7, 2017 at 3:16 AM
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    jvcupo

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    Thanks a million lowrange!! I was able to download the user manual and exit valet mode in a few minutes.
     
  12. Mar 7, 2017 at 5:49 AM
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  13. Mar 7, 2017 at 5:56 AM
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    It's Detective Gadget! :bikewheelie2:
     
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  14. Mar 7, 2017 at 7:42 AM
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    Google search and got lucky
     

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