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Remote start

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Scooter1968, Dec 20, 2020.

  1. Dec 20, 2020 at 11:19 AM
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    Scooter1968

    Scooter1968 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I want to add remote start to my 2021. Can someone give me advice on a remote start ?
    I can get it through the dealer, but I wonder if there are better systems out there.
     
  2. Dec 20, 2020 at 11:29 AM
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    brian2sun

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    What trim model do you have? TRD ORs come with it. I think Sports do too.
     
  3. Dec 20, 2020 at 1:18 PM
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    MadKatt

    MadKatt In need of serious help..

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    ^this, I’ve heard people say it’s on your fob they just don’t explain it I believe 20 and up not on my 19 I went with N2.
     
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    Punkface

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    My 2020 OR tech package doesn't have it while my cousins OR premium tech package has it. Might be a part of the premium tech package only but I'm not 100% sure.

    I'm planning on adding the N2 remote start in January since it's now plug and play and has the optional cell phone module too.

    Side note: have you tried remote starting your truck with the fob at all yet? Remote starts will make the taillights blink 3 times then start while the ones that don't will flash 7-ish times.
     
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  5. Dec 20, 2020 at 1:44 PM
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    NMBruce

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    I have the SR 5 so I am sure it isn’t on it already.
     
  7. Dec 20, 2020 at 1:47 PM
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    Use Remote Connect. It comes on vehicles with connected services. I'm not sure if this is on all trim levels, but it's a standard option on my 2020 OR.
    NOTE: You have to enable the service.
    1. Press the LOCK button on the remote.
    2. Press the LOCK button a second time within 1 second.
    3. Press the LOCK button again, this time holding it for 3 seconds. The engine will start
     
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  9. Dec 20, 2020 at 2:05 PM
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    My ‘21 OR has the regular tech package and it has it.
     
  10. Dec 20, 2020 at 2:20 PM
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    woodsy

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    My 21 Sport with the premium package has it.
     
  11. Dec 20, 2020 at 2:24 PM
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    NMBruce

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    not on my 20 OR with Premium OR package and regular tech package, the key or app doesnt remote start
     
  12. Dec 20, 2020 at 2:25 PM
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    ryan20021982

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    They have to have a specific package to have remote start
     
  13. Dec 20, 2020 at 2:30 PM
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    It's for TRD models and up. Requires premium package. I have a 2020 OR with tech and it did not have it. I installed a start X and works well just as OEM. No cutting or splicing.
     
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    My 21 TRD OR came with remote start. I don't have the premium or tech package. Might be something new for 2021.
     
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    Bigmamoo

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    Didn’t know I had remote start on my 2021 TRD off road, but I do, just tried it.
     
  17. Dec 21, 2020 at 8:17 AM
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    The inclusion of Connected Services for the TRD Off Road and TRD Sport was one of the very few changes for the 2021 Tacomas. For 2020 Tacomas, Connected Services were only provided as part of the premium package.
     
  18. Dec 21, 2020 at 10:29 AM
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    It should be there if you have a 2020 with premium and auto transmission, mine's a 2020 OR with Prem and regular tech and has it. I know it can be a little finicky. It doesn't work unless the car has been off and locked for a few minutes I believe. It's also not available with a manual transmission for obvious reasons.
     
  19. Dec 21, 2020 at 12:07 PM
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    nope, I have tried it via the key and the Toyota app on my phone. The key does nothing and my phone tells me to "Please make sure all preconditions are met, then try again." The dealer says it not standard on my truck, dont know if its a switch that needs to be turned on in the computer or not. Start act remote kit (I think that what he said) was need to be added to the truck.

    There is nothing in the owners manual about a remote start
     
  20. Dec 21, 2020 at 12:19 PM
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    tclavell

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    My 2020 TRD Sport doesn't work with the steps you outlined but to your point you get a 1 year subscription to remote connect that will work. I think after that it's like $10 a year. Well worth it in my opinion.

    I like Remote Connect because it reminds me of things like doors open, hood open, doors unlocked, tire pressure as well as the ability to lock, unlock and startup and stop the truck. I'm so used to parking in the garage and don't lock my truck that when i'm somewhere else and i get notified, i don't have walk all the way back to my truck on hang out in the parking lot with the fob under my chin hoping i can reach 200 yards away! :) Just lock from the app on my phone
     

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