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The purpose of this "key" is to allow entry in the event that the fob battery dies on you. It also allows you to lock/unlock the glove box and the pass-through from the trunk.
Hope this is the info you were looking for.
I installed an aftermarket unit in my 04 Tundra and it worked perfect. But just prior to the gas increase/shortage, I got rid of it and bought the Avalon LTD. Result: much greater gas mileage & comfort and a very slight bit of annoyance with the remote start. I can easily live with this minor flaw.
zekeman1
Go to Homelink's Web site, which is www.homelink.com, click on your country and then click on "Training". They have a real well done tutorial. Just follow the steps, I printed it out and keep it in my folder of car stuff.
Homelink is the after-market manufacturer that makes the remote mechanism used by Toyota and a ton of other manufactuers. Let us know how it goes!
Mike
One day it just stoped working. I find this odd.
Any ideas?
Tks! :confuse:
Changed daughters' brake booster,disconnected battery.
Upon re-assembly,car started right up and I drove a few trips-no problems.
Now,I turn key to start,and NO dash lights or any accessories powered OTHER than door locks!?
Battery fully charged. Help!!!
Anybody else have similar problems?
TIA,Jeff. :sick: :confuse:
Hope this helps,
Steve
I've read the manual and tried to change it per the instructions in the manual AND on the Toyota animated guide, but it can't work they way they describe.
In particular they say turn the ignition on and then move the gear selector to drive. Problem is you cannot move the lever UNLESS the engine is started. IOW there is no 'turn the ignition on' in the limited;- nothing happens in the car unless you put your foot on the brake - at that point the green light comes on and the engine starts (normal behavior).
If you start the engine, it APPEARS as though you cannot complete the rest of the procedure. I've tried it more than once.
Is this a glitch (Toyota never imagined the combination of BOTH the smart key and the desire to make the programming change)?
OR am I completely mis reading the procedure?
Anyone else tried or solved this problem?
Thanks in advance,
Henry
Pushing the button twice is the same as turning the key to the "on" position but not starting it in a car without the Smart Key System.
Let me know if this helps you.
Just after posing my message unfortunately I was involved in a deer-car collision. Actually, not even my fault. The deer bolted from a hedge into the path of the car in the oncoming lane - he clipped the deer and punted it squarely into my Avalon. There was no time to react - just a brown flash and big thud. Most of the structure below the hood is damaged. I'm waiting for the body shop to assess the damage.
So, like I say as soon as I can I'll try your method. Meanwhile I'm fretting. My car NEVER spent a night out of the garage, and here is is out in the weather.
Grumble Grumble
Henry
Thanks anyway, Steve.
(Sorry for late response)
Tom
The salesguy didn't know the key fob proximity adjusted the seats, but Toyota website says it does. I want to be able to have it set to me when I get in the car, with my fob, and the same for wife. I guess the question is what happens when we walk up the car together?
Thanks.
John
Now, if I can just find a comfortable seat position and deal with the lack of a fold-down rear seat I might just keep the car.
I guess I didn't mention that after I took 5 weeks off from work to care for my 85-year-old parents and get them moved into assisted living my father gave me the car. He was doing fine when he bought it, but then needed back surgery.
He's given me some nice things over the years, but never a car. It had a $39,600 sticker (he paid 33 and change) and only has 6,000 miles on it - 4k when I started driving it in December.
John 'beep-beep' beachfish
P.S. - Shame it wasn't a truck. Do you know how much stuff 2 people can collect in 62 years of marriage? I'm moving furniture to the assisted living center, cleaning out their house and selling it.
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The link in your post is now invalid but search for FC 280PT 22125 on eBay and the new ad will appear.
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Tag16c
Thanks
Interested if you have found a solution to this door lock change problem? I have just bought a 2010 Avalon Limited and am having the exact same problem. The owner manual instructions simply do not work for this change - as you well know. Tell me what you may have discovered these last few weeks.
Thanks......Lee Anders
My power doors are working as I am able to lock/unlock doors from the driving seat.
I also noticed that the Toyota security LED is not blinking even after I lock the car. I dont know if the remotes are related to Toyota Security or not.
I appreciate if you can tell me how to diagnose the issue, I want to fix it myself as I heard that Toyota dealer charge too much for this.
Thanks in advance,
Puneet
That is mostly speculation on my part. Perhaps someone else might have a way to do it, or suggest another alternative.
I don't know how to remotely activate the seat heaters, other then leave them on before you exit the car.
I completely agree with how foolish how the car turns off when you open the door. I am thinking that it is because of the smart key system, but that is a guess. I too would like to know how to defeat the door opening causing the remote starter to shut-off. Thanks for posting!
Also, the only way to have warm seats when you get in is to have them on prior to exiting the vehicle like you say....wouldn't it be nice if we could 'remote' in to our vehicles and mess with the settings? I see another iPhone app coming!
according the the VIP system manual (just a one-sheeter I found online, really), the doors lock automatically when you remote start the car. Are you saying that when you press "unlock" while in range for the smart key, you can enter the car without having the engine shut down? That would be news to many people, including myself, but good news. I'm having the factory remote starter installed tomorrow on a 2011 Sienna no matter what, but what you say is encouraging...
Thanks!
Thanks for posting! To activate my factory remote start you hit the "lock" button on the remote three times, with the last (3rd) time holding the lock button down till the car starts. This locks all the doors before remote starting even works. I just went out and tested the remote start. If I hit the unlock button on the remote, the car shuts off. Also, if you open the door by grabbing the handle though the smart key, the car also shuts off. I may send an inquiry to Toyota, but I would LOVE it if I could have it re-programmed (even if I have to pay Toyota), but I am thinking this is something that can't be programmed out.
1) When you activate the remote start, it will lock all the doors, then start the vehicle. The doors lock for obvious security and safety reasons.
2) Upon approaching the vehicle, you hit unlock and the doors unlock (or just get in with your smartkey) and you have approximately 5 minutes to get in and hit the start button manually (maybe with your foot on the brake...I didn't ask but I assume so...) and this lets the system know that you are in the car and to not shut the engine down in the preset time (he didn't say what this was; however, it may be in the neighborhood of 15-20 minutes, which is what I've seen on other remote starts...).
He seemed puzzled when I asked if the engine would shut down once you got in...basically asking: "Why would it do that?"
HTH. This makes sense to me and follows with other remote start systems I've seen...can't say for certain that he is right; however, it sure makes sense.
I tested tonight, both ways. It shuts off every time close or far away. :mad: I also contacted the dealer. They kindly responded, but I do not agree with what they said about an anti-theft feature. If the smart key isn't around, and the car is shifted into gear after a remote start; that is when it should shut off (and alarm sound), or if the door is opened after a remote start without the key nearby- it should also shut off (and alarm sound) but here is what the dealer said:
"In response to your email regarding your Avalons remote start system, I cannot find anywhere in the Toyota data base where you can change that safety feature. The system is designed that way so someone cannot steal your car, when it is warming up. I called Toyota technical and they said that it cannot be changed either. I also looked on Google, and still could not find anything. Let me know if I may be missing something."
It isn't the dealer's fault really, a design issue I think.