Current Gen (2016+) Tacoma With Remote Start

Hi All,

New user here!

I bought my 2020 Tacoma over a year ago and when I did I had a remote start installed. The type of remote start is Drone and overall it works great with the exception of one thing. Whenever I use it and open my door, it turns off my truck. Does anyone else have a similar setup and have a workaround for this?

I called the dealer and they won't disable it. I even tried contacting a third-party remote start dealer and they told me this was a "safety" feature that Toyota puts on it.

Any insight is much appreciated!

Thank,

Sirtobil

 

Its definitely so no one can just ride off with the truck.

But youd think the truck would recognize the key being inside....So who knows.

Pretty sure youre stuck with it that way.

 

I believe they all shut off. A number of threads on that already.

 

Welcome! The remote start with the 2021 does that too. It’s annoying but whatevs..

 

All the above

 

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. Then I found out it is a similar situation with how subaru handles remote start, even with a physical key.

Ahh okay. Well, thanks for your feedback! Seems like a stupid 'feature' if the vehicle can detect the key.

Its more than just annoying IMO. It can't be good for the battery at all. My remote start often tells me that my battery is low...

 

I think the same, usually don't turn off a cold vehicle. The good news is; I save a lot of gas but only using it when it's really hot (rarely) or really cold,,, mainly deicing windows.

 

I wonder if its a Japanese manufacturer thing or requirement that carried over to the US. My Jeep and Ford keep running when you open the door.

 

The decision to kill the engine on door open should be an owner configurable setting.

 

I believe so

 

Dealer is correct. It is a safety feature and I'm not aware of any way to bypass it.