I have a 2009 Tacoma and I recently purchased a Python 4206P and Xpresskit PKALL through Walmart.com for a total cost of $188 bucks. Not a bad price at all. I was hoping the device would come with full installation instructions but it's the "Quick Reference Install Guide" which is not very helpful. The instructions say to download the full guide at directech.com which of course you have to be a dealer. I was hoping that since Walmart sold this item that it would be user friendly but I was wrong.
So this isn't the first remote control I've installed but it would be the first without reasonable instructions.
So what I've done to date is located the 4204V instruction manual (the 4206 replaced the 4204 as far as I understand) and the pinouts appear to be the same. Unfortunately the instructions are still cryptic at best. The best instructions I could locate were for a Python 513 but the wiring harnesses are different and nomenclature as well.
My skill level is suited to do the install, meaning I am a certified solderer (for the military) and I plan to use heat shrink on every connector that I can remove the pin as to slip the heat shrink tubing over. If that isn't possible then I'm using electrical tape unfortunately. And I'm pretty anal about where the components are located, when someone looks under the dash they should see anything that doesn't look as if it were factory installed. I expect the install to take all day due to making it look good.
So I've looked at the Toyota 2010 installation that was posted on this forum, nice photos and I'll take some photos as well and post a thread on how to for this product once I'm done with it.
First some details about what I have and what I want to function when I'm done...
1) 2009 Toyota Tacoma Dual Cab Prerunner (2x4). Factory alarm system is fully functional.
2) After connecting the Python 4206P I want the Python remote to completely replace my factory key fob remotes to lock/unlock and arm/disarm the factory system.
3) The remote should start the truck (the entire reason for getting it) and the A/C or Heat should come on providing I left it on. The parking lights should come on while the engine is running.
I have several questions that I have been unable to find answers and I'm hoping I can get that here.
1) What are the wires that need to be connected from the 4206?
2) Do I need any relays to connect this setup?
3) If I need to use any relays, do I need to use a diode across the coil?
So taking a stab at it here is what I believe I need to hook up to achieve the results I desire.
1) Main Harness
H1/1 +12VDC Constant to a constant 12VDC
H1/2 Ground
H1/3 Horn (not needed, expect factory alarm system to honk horn if needed)
H1/4 Light Flash Isolation Wire PIN 87a of relay (*Question)
H1/5 Pin 30 of Light Flash Relay (*Question)
H1/6 500ma Grounded when Armed Output (not needed)
* Question: The Light Flash has two outputs and is fused by a 10AM fuse in the 4206P and the polarity depends on the location of the fuse. The instructions state I can pull up to 10 Amps max and I doubt the Parking Light switch (-) green wire could handle that load so I'm looking at hooking up the connection there. But which connector is to be used, H1/4 or H1/5? Of course if I don't get an answer I will place a meter on it to test it out, but it would be nice to know ahead of time.
I'm finding discrepancies in the main harness from the following site page: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp~TID~130004~PN~1
Specifically the wires don't line up as listed, although I doubt they technically make a difference. The Starters are backwards, Ignition and 12VDC are not exactly correct. I'm using the electrical wiring diagram from the Tacoma manual as reference.
So this H3 harness is really messing me up. I have marked up what I believe it should be but I'm not positive. And I have two starter wires, only one is addressed here.
2) Remote Start Harness
H3/1 + Ignition 1 Input/Output (connect to blue / YELLOW at ignition switch pin 1)
H3/2 +12VDC Constant Input for Ignition 2 and Flex relays (connect to WHITE/ red at ignition switch pin 5)
H3/3 +Accessory Output (connect to WHITE/ green at ignition switch pin 2)
H3/4 +Starter Output (connect to BLACK/ white at ignition switch pin 3)
H3/5 +12VDC Ignition 1 Input (connect to WHITE/ blue at ignition switch pin 4)
H3/6 Ignition 2/Flex Relay Output (connect to BLACK/ red at ignition switch pin 6)
H3/7 Flex Relay Input 87a (if req.) of Flex Relay (not needed)
H3/8 +12VDC Accessory/Starter Input (connect to WHITE/ red at ignition switch pin 5)
3) Axillary/Shutdown Harness
H2/1 Flex Relay Control Output (not needed)
H2/2 Neutral Safety Input (grounded)
H2/3 2nd Status/Rear Defroster (not needed)
H2/4 Factory Alarm Disarm Output (Drivers Kick Panel GREEN/ black)
H2/5 Trunk Release Output (not needed)
H2/6 (-)Door Input (not needed)
H2/7 Dome Light Output (not needed)
H2/8 Empty
H2/9 Status Output (not needed)
H2/10 Ignition 1 Output (not needed)
H2/11 Aux 3 Output (not needed)
H2/12 (+)Door Input (not needed)
H2/13 Aux 1 Output (not needed)
H2/14 Aux 2 Output (not needed)
H2/15 Aux 4 Output (not needed)
H2/16 (+)Brake Shutdown Input (connected to blue wire at dash fuse box plug 1D pin 13)
H2/17 Hood Pin Input (need to run wire and install pin switch)
H2/18 Starter Output (not needed)
H2/19 Factory Horn Input (connected to GREEN/ red wire at dash fuse box plug 1C pin 10)
H2/20 Diesel Wait to Start Input (not needed)
H2/21 Activation Input (don't know what this does but maybe it's like pressing the key fob start engine button?)
H2/22 Accessory Output (not needed)
H2/23 Tachometer Input (not needed, using virtual Tach)
H2/24 Factory Alarm Arm Output (Drivers Kick Panel purple wire)
Door Lock Connector: I don't believe I need this as the arm/disarm should lock/unlock the doors. Is that true? If not then I know how to connect these wires if needed.
And for the PKALL, I only have one question, where to hook up the "While Running" blue/white wire to the 4206P?
So I think I've laid out all the information and questions I have, not that this wasn't enough.
I did purchase five automotive relays should I require any.
And Thanks for any help.
-Joe