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Smart key add on?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Gator352, Sep 17, 2018.

  1. Sep 17, 2018 at 7:48 AM
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    Gator352

    Gator352 [OP] I like Publix cake ...

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    Searched forums to no avail but I’m curious, is there an aftermarket product, or through dealer, to add push button start with smart key to my SR5? It uses a key but man, I want push button start!!
     
  2. Sep 17, 2018 at 7:50 AM
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    Gator352 [OP] I like Publix cake ...

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    Double post. Damn internet!!! Sorry!
     
  3. Sep 17, 2018 at 7:53 AM
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    I don't know the answer to you question, but the smart key isn't all it's cracked up to be.

    You never know where the key is if you have two driver's. It's a pain if you try to lock the door and your spouse has the key or vice versa. Also, twice now in my wife's car, I've dropped her off at the store and the key is in her purse. Like an idiot, usually in the fire lane, I have to get out and chase her into the store to recover the key.
     
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  4. Sep 17, 2018 at 8:00 AM
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    Never really had any of those problems posted above and have several cars with smart keys. The solution is that the person driving the car has the key. Just like a normal key.

    As fr as adding it im not sure. I would think you would need to possibly change out the ignition, door handle and maybe ecu for it to all work properly. More that that even I would guess. Honestly probably not worth the effort and cost. Im sure there is an aftermarket alarm system that would do something similar with less cost/effort.
     
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  5. Sep 17, 2018 at 8:29 AM
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    Gator352 [OP] I like Publix cake ...

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    Yeah, my wife’s charger has a smart key and have had to chase her down too!!!’
     

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