What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Nice!

 

They are just powered by USB connections. They are for use behind a TV. I just hooked them up to a USB splitter that is connected to a small power bank. I just hang an AR15 mag holder to the support rail and toss in the power bank. Its right behind the flag.

 

Interesting. No issues with moisture leaving them installed since they aren't "outdoor" use?

 

No issues. they are pretty protected by the awing. Plus they were only like $11/ea. I'll be just fine if they need replacement in a few years.

 

Good to hear. Looks like I've found my lighting solution then

 

I've been running the KDMAX tune for quite a while now. I just upgraded to the latest version. I didn't expect much difference since the tune felt great before, but the latest version really impressed me. The shifts are even smoother and the timing is a perfect as you can get without a manual transmission. I am even showing a 1mpg improvement over the previous version after 2 tanks of gas averaged.

 

Yes, that is how it works with the Toyota Connected Services enabled. New vehicles come with a year "for free" then you have to pay a fee just to get something that other manufactures offer physically on their key fobs. That the issue I have. Plus it only works when the system in the truck can connect to the Connected Services systems. Cell service is spotty in some locations and I don't like the fact my truck will only remote start if its connected to the net....

From a reviewer "Starting at the beginning of 2022, Toyota removed the remote start function from physical key fobs and is rolling out a smart remote start feature through Toyota Connected Services, but you’ll have to pay for it."

https://getjerry.com/driving/how-to...tacoma#how-to-remote-start-your-toyota-tacoma

 

I feel like this has been discussed a bunch, and it’s not true. If I remember correctly, Toyota did this but fixed it after everyone was (rightfully) pissed.

 

You are probably right, but when I talked to 2 different Toyota dealerships, they didn't know of this fix and still told me I'd have to pay the for the janky @ss (in my experience) app. So, since no one seems to actually know (myself included) its just easier to install a module that works no matter what.

 

I just bought a 2023, and the 3 times remote start works from the FOB, i really hate how the truck turns off when opening door, I mean it can sense that i'm close to the truck why can't it just stay running FML. More wear and tear on the starter.

 

I purchased my truck used, have never had the entune app installed on any device, have called to attempt to opt-out of connected services which I was never enrolled in and have removed the fuse which controls connected services (and the hands free mic) and my fob still works. If you research it around here, the going theory from some corporate press release on the matter is that the fob will work for at least 10 years or something. Using the Toyota app to remote start it is a different matter.
I have an aftermarket installed so don’t care that much, but the dealers have absolutely no idea what Toyota corporate is doing or how the auto start works.

 

I do not have Toyota Connect installed. I just do like manual says. Press lock button then within 3 seconds press and hold the lock button for about 10 second. Truck starts. I have to be within 100 ft or so of truck as range is not very far. Don't why it doesn't work for you.

 

I think Tacos in the past few years had the remote start module built in. You have the paid option of using the app or manual option of the triple click on the remote.
My 2017 did not so I purchased the N2Design module and installed in 20 min.

 

Does the miller cat sheild just cover the area of the catalytic convertors and not block anything else? Was it an easy install and did you need to remove anything ?

 

Homemade bed rack to clear the Lomax cover(fitted last week but forgot to post), i throw a gazelle pop up tent and a tote up there when we camp so they don’t have to handle too much weight and they’re removed with 4 bolts if I ever need to open the cover.

I do have a second bar just only fitted the one as a test fit!

 

Pretty much, and you have to unscrew the two little support arms on either side from the frame, place the cat guard, and screw the arms back down with the security screws it comes with, whole thing can be done in about 20 min- very easy

 

Bought our 2020 Certified Used which comes with the Toyota Connect service, SiriusXM and such for 90 days. I added the app at the time but I didn't try the remote start until now, after the connected service expired (although the app can still find its location).

I tried the fob process (press lock once, twice and then press and hold for 10 seconds). It acts like something should happen, lights flash 7 times more, but then nothing happens no matter how long I continue to hold the lock button down. I tried another sequence, press lock once, twice, three times and then press and hold lock for 10 seconds but nothing happens so it looks like it's supposed to be the three-press sequence.

FWIW I added a OE Toyota tailgate lock but I doubt that would have any impact on it.

So I'm guessing ours never had that option?

Here's a video:

https://youtu.be/xqeZxrAih7Q

 

For my '23 I press the LOCK button a total of FOUR times; on the FOURTH time, I press & HOILD until it starts.
I read on previous posts people were pressing 3 times.

 

Interesting. I did try that sequence but nothing happened at all, only 3x and then just a little extended light show.

 

Getting the light show makes me wonder if the remote starter on yours has a failure of some kind? I can tell you my timing on my 3 presses has to be perfect before I get the truck to start. I don't think I have ever actually gotten it on my first try! Ha