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Lock SR5 with key inside

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by ducksmn, Dec 23, 2016.

  1. Dec 23, 2016 at 2:23 PM
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    Is it possible to lock the key inside an SR5 with the engine off.
     
  2. Dec 23, 2016 at 7:47 PM
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    A back step for when I get older, Carhartt seatcovers, 4Runner wheels, Topper, and "tats all folks"! --for now!!
    I wish I had my "ordered" SR5 to try it for you
     
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  3. Dec 23, 2016 at 7:53 PM
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    I have a SR5 which does not have push button start, so my guess would be yes. Why don't you try it with the spare key handy and report back? Does your sr5 have smart key w/ push button start? Not sure if that's an option on this trim level?
     
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  4. Dec 23, 2016 at 8:09 PM
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    I think it's the same key system that my 2007 SR5 had. If true, you bet, you can lock that inside. I kept the valet key in a magnetic keyholder with two $20 dollar bills.

    Had to dig it out once for the cash when I let town without my wallet.

    SB
     
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  5. Dec 24, 2016 at 4:25 AM
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    I love that idea.
     
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    Just confirmed this morning, doors will lock with key fob inside.. Used spare key to unlock.
     
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  7. Dec 24, 2016 at 5:11 AM
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    Looks like you figured out. On the other hand it wont lock with the car running and your key fob in your pocket unless you pull the key out of the fob and manually lock it.
     
  8. Dec 24, 2016 at 6:48 AM
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    We have SR5 model trucks and you would have to be a billy bad arse to pull the key out of the fob.

    s-l225.jpg
     
  9. Dec 24, 2016 at 6:53 AM
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    You can do it! :rofl:
    I didnt think you had a "Key Fob" but i was going off of this post.
     
  10. Dec 24, 2016 at 7:04 AM
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    YES. With the engine running you can't. With it off you most certainly can lock yourself out.

    G.
     
  11. Dec 24, 2016 at 7:07 AM
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    If you get a non-chipped key cut either at the dealership or buy one on Ebay then take it in to Walmart or someplace that cuts keys, then you don't have to carry around both big key/fobs. I had one cut at the dealership..
     
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  12. Dec 24, 2016 at 7:08 AM
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    I have a spare "no-chip" in a mag box under the truck on the frame.

    G.
     
  13. Feb 13, 2017 at 4:20 AM
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    Thanks for all the help.
     
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  14. Feb 13, 2017 at 7:33 AM
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    Hey did I miss a Key Mod?? I would love to have this all in one Key vs. the separate set up.

    Are these spendy??
     
  15. Feb 13, 2017 at 8:21 AM
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    No. No key mod. This is the key that comes with the SR5 Tacoma.

    Spendy? Never heard of it before.
     
  16. Feb 16, 2017 at 1:39 PM
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    Spendy = expensive
     
  17. Feb 16, 2017 at 1:56 PM
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