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98dodge

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Posted: February 11, 2003 at 5:07 PM / IP Logged

I got a truck 2000 tocoma with factory alarm and keyless how hard to add a remote start, does it have a output so i can use same fob? Any one with any knowlege with trd alarms please help me out thanks!!

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Posted: February 11, 2003 at 5:19 PM / IP Logged

Range on the OEM remote FOB is not very good. I suggest getting a system that will piggyback the OEM system and use it's own remote FOB for better range. You can still retain the OEM remote FOB with this type of remote starter, it's just better as far as range and integration is concerned. The actual installation of this is easy because the Toyota doesn't have too many hard wiring bypasses. Also, I think the Toyota's OEM remote FOB doesn't work when the truck has started making keyless entry when remote started impossible. If you have any further questions, please post them.

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98dodge

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Posted: February 18, 2003 at 3:26 PM / IP Logged

Hi,I think I'll go with the istall, what unit unit do you recommend to keep the factory and add remote start. Like something I can get off of ebay. Thanks in advance.

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Go to eBay & type in " add on remote starter " & pick any one of the systems. When you deal with eBay your totally relying on brand names as opposed to customer support. Just be careful because most of the good brand names do not offer warranty to DIY installers & also if the item wasn't purchased from an authorized dealer. The prices are decent though.

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98dodge

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Posted: February 18, 2003 at 4:11 PM / IP Logged

So your say something like this should work

http:///.com/ebaymotors/dll?ViewItem&item=2403649466&category=33724

and if I want to keep the factory alarm and use new fobs what do you recoment, because I dont know if the trd alarm has a aux on it or does it. Thanks alot for your help so far jeff

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Posted: February 18, 2003 at 5:00 PM / IP Logged

http:///.com/ebaymotors/dll?ViewItem&item=2403546321&category=33724

http:///.com/ebaymotors/dll?ViewItem&item=2404141019&category=33724

Check out these two as well. These guys have a better feedback rating than the other guy does as well, DEI doesn't offer warranty to customers that install themselves. I'm not sure about Omega but the Crimestopper eBay member will have his own warranty through his company.

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98dodge

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Posted: February 18, 2003 at 5:27 PM / IP Logged

how hard is it to install one do you have the alarm tap in wire color? Thanks

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Posted: February 18, 2003 at 5:36 PM / IP Logged

If your refering to the vehicles wire color codes, we do have that available to you if you want to install it yourself.

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98dodge

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Posted: February 18, 2003 at 5:46 PM / IP Logged

is there a way to extend the range with those units? what are my options in systems, thanks again

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Posted: February 18, 2003 at 5:49 PM / IP Logged

There's no way to extend the range on an OEM remote FOB. The add-on remote starters only piggyback the ignition wires and the door lock wires in order for the unit to operate. It doesn't actually transmit anything between the two units through the OEM remote FOB. Your options on these add-on units is to remote start the vehicle.... that's about it that I know of.

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