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Any Recommendations for Remote Starter for TRD Off Road

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Nellie326, May 5, 2023.

  1. May 5, 2023 at 6:16 AM
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    Nellie326

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    Looking for Recommendation for an Aftermarket Remote Starter for a 2023 Tacoma OFF-Road. This has the push button start. Thanks in advance for any ideas.
     
  2. May 5, 2023 at 6:34 AM
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    It should have remote start as well. I believe you have to press the lock button 2 times and hold down on the third. You will see the lights start blinking then it starts up. That’s how my ‘22 is.
     
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  3. May 5, 2023 at 6:35 AM
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    Nellie326

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    Tried it at dealer yesterday, lights blinked but did not start
     
  4. May 5, 2023 at 6:40 AM
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    TacoTrigger16

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    I know it can be sensitive. My likes to work when it wants to. I tried using it this past winter. One morning it would work the next it wouldn’t. I came to believe it is how it was locked the night before. I had to just hit the lock button once and not worry about the second time turning off the lights. I park outside. I will attach a link to the process below.



    https://getjerry.com/driving/how-to...tacoma#how-to-remote-start-your-toyota-tacoma
     
  5. May 5, 2023 at 9:14 AM
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    The doors have to be locked for it to function correctly. If the doors are unlocked, lock them with the remote FOB and wait for about 15 seconds. Then, push the lock button 3 times pausing slightly between presses. On the 3rd press hold the lock button down and wait for the lights to flash 5 times. Release lock button and truck will start.
     
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  6. May 5, 2023 at 9:19 AM
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    My 19 is hit the lock button 4 times and on the 4th hold it for a while.
     
  7. May 5, 2023 at 9:22 AM
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    The 19 didn't have a factory installed remote start.
     
  8. May 5, 2023 at 9:25 AM
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    19 TRD Pro did apparently
     
  9. May 5, 2023 at 3:06 PM
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    Thank you for all the idea
     
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    It's aftermarket. Remote start wasn't available on any model in 19.

    OP I have the N2 Designs and it's been great for the last 4 or so years. It's the most recommended here.
     
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  11. May 5, 2023 at 6:39 PM
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    Yep, and your range goes from 50’ to worldwide with the cell package.
     
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    +1 for N2 4 years going strong
     
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    I have a 2022. You have to activate the Toyota connected services app. Once you activate then the remote start will work. I resisted activation of the app, until I learned it locked this feature. I tested this with my dealer. From other threads I’ve seen, after the app trial expires, you can still use the triple tap to remote start on the key fob. Good luck.
     
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    Thank you
     
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    I hope you find something. I want to do something to fix mine. 23 Trd sport.
    Has remote start. But when you get in the
    Truck shuts off. Security feature that's annoying!
     
  16. May 6, 2023 at 2:57 PM
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    My sister in laws Acura does the same thing. I just want get mine to work 2023 TRD off road
     
  17. May 6, 2023 at 3:55 PM
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    I think it will only run for about ten minutes as well
     
  18. May 6, 2023 at 5:46 PM
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    Nellie326

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    That’s what I heard, and also shuts when the door is open
     
  19. May 6, 2023 at 6:05 PM
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    na8rboy

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    FYI, no way around it shutting down when door opens. Factory or aftermarket. Been discussed many times.
     
  20. May 6, 2023 at 6:10 PM
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    I've found that this way makes mine start more successfully than just pressing it twice really fast then holding down on the third.

    I want to add that I didnt do any of the having to activate the Toyota services app.
     

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