keyless bypass for 06 tacoma

What is the best (or a good) keyless bypass for a 2006 Tacoma that does not require extra programming? I tried looking online and all I found was either the UW or a bypass that required programming. Thanks in advance. KennyKenny

Owner / Technician

KKD Garage LLC

Albany, NY 12205

Keyoverride-ALL or Keyoverride-SL2 by Fortin. I use them on all my Toyota(Regular Key 40-bit) and Ford Vehicles(40-Bit). Never had a problem. They come preprogrammed out of the box. It's an easy 3 wire connection in the steering column - RX, TX, and keysense. Key sense is required even if the Toyota doesn't have a factory alarm. If keysense is not connected, it will not learn the key. After writing all that, I remembered that very few Tacoma actually had transponders. Check for it by looking around the dash board for a red blinking light or red blinking "security" word. The light will be flashing only when there is no key in the cylinder, it turns off when the key is inserted. Or, you can wrap aluminum foil around the key and try to start...

Hi Kenny,

There are two types of programming for some newer data type bypass modules.

The first type of programming is usually referred to as "Flashing the module".  Some bypass modules require a specific firmware to be flashed on to them prior to use that is needed for that vehicles immobilizer system.  This allows flexibility for the installer and less modules to keep in stock.  Modules like the XK05, ADS TB and DB-ALL are of this variety.  Most all of the Fortin bypass modules come from the factory pre-loaded with the correct firmware.   Older modules that were left on the shelf too long might require a firmware update before use, especially on newer vehicles.  iDatalink makes some bypass modules that come preloaded and should not require any flash or update prior to use.  In the ready to use category for your truck are the Fortin Key-Overall-Ride-All, from iDatalink are the ADS TBSL KO and ADS TBSL TI and from DEI is the PKALL.  Any of these modules that are fairly current will work well for your application.

The second type of programming is required with all data type bypass modules.  This is the actual programming of the module to the vehicle.  Some manufacturers programming is very simple and easy to follow ( iDatalink ) and some is rather convoluted and hard to understand ( poorly written ).  With the ADS TBSL KO, after all the wiring connections are made, you select the install mode and then just insert the key into the ignition switch.  The modules light will flash and the then go steady green for 2 seconds - all done.

Good luck!

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I apologize, I did not mean programming as I know that they all need to be programmed. I was more talking about flashing or pre-programming. I don't have the XK loader or anything and for the few starters I do it doesn't make sense to get one. So I just try to keep to the pre-programmed (firmware wise) bypasses. I'll try the ones from Fortin. ThanksKenny

Owner / Technician

KKD Garage LLC

Albany, NY 12205

Oh come on Kenny, the XK loader is £20 ($30) here, bet it's cheaper in North America and if you already have a bitwriter? Bet you spend more than that every time Mr. Snap-On or Mr. MAC visits.

Yeah, if you don't have (or plan to buy) a programmer for the modules, Fortin is the way to go. The Fortin modules are updateable for the newest cars, but you can be sure that any of their modules, even if the dealer you buy from has had it on his shelf for six months....it's still going to have firmware new enough to easily do a car from 2006. Definitely agree with what flobee4 said. KEY-OVERRIDE-ALL is popular and easy to find. DEI's PKALL is the same thing, rebadged. Fortin also has the KEY-OVERRIDE-SL2 which is a few bucks cheaper, and just as easy to install, it just doesn't do as many different cars as the "ALL" piece. The SL2 is also a little less popular, and therefore harder to find. I'm pretty sure the XK05 would work, but there are many different firmwares it could have. I'd only buy that if you know for sure that the person selling it to you will flash it correctly for you. Same thing with the iDatalink modules. I'm pretty sure they have something that will come with the firmware you need already on it, but it's risky if you don't know who you're buying from. Also like flobee4 said, there are a few stripper Tacomas out there with no power options, and no transponder. I've only seen a couple like this... but make sure to check yours before buying a module.