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After removing remote start system my truck isn’t recognizing my key

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Wizardwhite, Nov 22, 2019.

  1. Nov 22, 2019 at 8:51 AM
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    Wizardwhite

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    It seems that the immobilzer is keeping my truck from starting it flashes even though the key is in ignition.do I have to have the key reprogrammed?
     
  2. Nov 22, 2019 at 9:21 AM
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    Strictly speculation, but I wonder if the remote start was doing immobilizer duty and the key that the previous owner was using is not a chipped key, or if it is a chipped key, it's not programmed to the truck. Does the key have a dot or a G stamped into the metal part? What year is your truck?
     
  3. Nov 22, 2019 at 10:42 AM
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    The truck has a dot it’s a 05 model not sure I’m thinking it’s not programmed thanks for your reply
     
  4. Nov 22, 2019 at 10:44 AM
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    I think there was Immobilizer bypass installed with the remote start.
     
  5. Nov 22, 2019 at 11:40 AM
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    The dot is the correct key for a ‘05. You either need to put the ~$50 Techstream on a laptop and program the truck or have a locksmith or Toyota dealer program it for you.

    I suppose it’s possible that when the remote start was taken out, something wasn’t connected back together.
     
  6. Nov 22, 2019 at 12:37 PM
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    Thanks i appreciate your advice.the Immobilizer should quit flashing with key inserted correct?
     
  7. Nov 22, 2019 at 12:39 PM
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    Thanks.
     
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  9. Nov 22, 2019 at 1:06 PM
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    what immobilizer bypass was used for the remote start ? If I remember right, with the directed pkall bypass you have to splice a wire in the ECU located in the passenger kick panel, might want to check that as well.
     
  10. Nov 22, 2019 at 2:59 PM
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    Pkt2 bypass
     
  11. Nov 22, 2019 at 3:27 PM
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    Yea that’s the one not pkall

    Check this diagram out you may have to splice this wire back together if you pulled the remote start

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  12. Nov 22, 2019 at 3:34 PM
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  13. Nov 23, 2019 at 3:22 AM
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    Thank you
     
  14. Nov 23, 2019 at 3:51 AM
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    So will this wire prevent from starting or cause light to stay flashing?
     
  15. Nov 23, 2019 at 8:43 AM
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    I believe this is the wire from the immobilizer system that communicates to the ecu, the other side goes to the antenna shroud in the ignition that picks up the keys rf signal. So if this wire is cut, the ecu isn’t getting the green light from the immobilizer to start the truck
     
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  16. Nov 23, 2019 at 1:20 PM
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    Thanks so much for your help I appreciate it
     
  17. Nov 24, 2019 at 10:26 AM
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    Ok after removal of remote start there are 3 un hooked wire green white and blue anyone know where they go?
     
  18. Nov 24, 2019 at 10:43 AM
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  19. Nov 24, 2019 at 11:13 AM
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    Any stripes on the wires?
     
  20. Nov 24, 2019 at 12:47 PM
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    No stripes
     

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