2005 Tacoma remote start problems

hmm...when you say data link connector are you talking about the ODBII connector or the connector at the ECM?

The data link connector is under the driver side dash pin #9Jeff

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OK well when i use the tach finder mode on my alarm it does not work...i need to find another tach reference wire that actually works

Sorry to hear you're having so much trouble with this thing. It's time to actualy troubleshoot, and find & correct the source of the problem.........just throwing different ideas at it doesn't help. You do have some sort of circuit tester, right? People here are always debating test light vs. LED test light vs. multimeter.....but we can try to save the debate for another time........ you do have something to test with, correct? 1. You need access to the system for testing, but you also need to duplicate the problem. First, drop the brain down from wherever you've put it, so you can easily probe all of the plugs with your tester...... don't unplug or modify it, just drop it to the floor. Next, Unbolt the driver's doorpin switch, so it is no longer operative. Open a window so you can't be locked out. Third, Get your circuit tester ready. Fourth, arm the alarm, go make a sandwich or something, and wait until the system no longer works. Fifth, test EVERY wire at the brain for proper function, paying particular attention to the brake, hood, and remote-start-control-switch inputs. Something must be wrong. -------------------------------- A few thoughts: --Like Velocity Motors said, tach is better. But those trucks will start tachless too. At any rate, temporarily running tachless is a good troubleshooting tool; it rules that out as a possible source of the problem. Also, typically, a wrong tach wire will NOT cause the problem you describe. It may have trouble starting, but the ignition would at least still come on. --Toyotas with immobilizer key: If your immobilizer bypass is incorrect, the ignition will still work and the starter will crank; the engine just won't start. Sounds like this is not your problem. --Toyotas with factory alarm: Even without the keysense wire, it'll remote-start and run fine; the alarm will sound, that's all. Even if you did have an alarm....this isn't your problem. --Remote start not coming on at all: This often means that one of the safety inputs is being tripped. Hoodpin, brake, control switch, would all cause this----check them carefuly. Even if you didn't install all of the safety features, still doesn't mean the wire isn't shorted out to something else by mistake. You might try tempoarily disconnecting the hood and brake wires, and see if that makes a difference.....although simply testing them would be easier. --Does your remote starter have what's usually called an "activation input?" That's a wire that, if you jump it to ground for a moment, causes the remote starter to come on.... If it won't respond to your remotes, try the activation input; does that work all the time? If so, time to consider the antenna, antenna cable, remote, or brain. --How come you ran the constant power wire to the battery? There is no need for it, although it can't hurt. You should have an inline fuse, preferably in a waterproof holder, under the hood near the battery.

Woohoo...I found the problem...I disconnected my door trigger wires and let it sit for about 3 hours.  Remote started and all worked well....So it was narrowed down to being the door trigger wires that Crimestopper told me to use.....Upon checking this site I found the door ajar circuit and tapped into that.  So far all is working well..Have to wait until I leave to make sure it is actually working fine, but so far so good.  I removed all door trigger wires and only using the door ajar circuit wire located at the instrument cluster.  Thank you for all your help!!  If you do no hear from me anymore you know its working!!