2000 4runner, python remote start

New here so I hope I'm posting in the right section. I'm in the process of installing a Python remote start in my 4runner and am looking for some help.   I've got most of the stuff hooked up and here's where I'm at. The remote start will activate and crank the truck but it won't start. Reason being the factory alarm system. I can't seem to get the stock alarm to disarm. If I stick the key in the ignition and leave it off it will remote start just fine. I've tried hooked the "status" wire to the yellow/red wire at the ignition and it doesn't change anything. Any help is appreciated!

What type of immobilizer bypass are you using? If it works with the key in the ignition for remote start, it means your key has a chip in it and needs a bypass to allow the remote starter to work.

I don't have any sort of bypass for it. I was hoping it wasn't needed however I'm assuming it does now.

factory disarm, connect status wire to the keysense wire at the ignition try remote starting by placing the key head at the ignition itself. Dont insert just hold it there. If it starts you need a bypass module. from what im aware of, that vehicle does have an immobilizer. I would use the forin key-override-allTed

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Also, have you connected the key sense wire, yellow/red at ignition switch? Connect to status output wire. Just eliminating things here. P.S. As correctly stated above, leave your key in the ignition and try a remote start. If it works you need a by-pass for the factory immobiliser.

I'm also pretty sure you need a bypass on that. The key-override-all is a very painless bypass to use and works very well without the need of having another key made.Kenny

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So it does seem as though I'll need a bypass of some sort. If I just barely insert the key into the ign the red security light will quit flashing, however if I insert another toyota key that I have I get the ding ding ding that a key is in there but the security light keeps flashing. As soon as I get the security light to stop flashing it remote starts just fine. I suppose I'll order a bypass to solve that, how I just need to figure out these dang door lock wires, parking lights, and horn.

So I went ahead and ordered up the bypass unit, should be here in 2 days so that part will have to wait. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction! Does anyone have any more insight as to the door lock wires for the 4runner?   I've been using 2 different wiring lists and they have conflicting information on that part. I'd love to be able to retain the priority unlock for the drivers door if possible but it's not mandatory.

Lock - BROWN / White (-) Unlock - Blue/Red and Blue/Black (-) Diode isolate (band towards unit) They are located in the driver kick in a white plug. Above a blue plug. Driver unlock only Pink/Green (-) same connector as lock/unlockTed

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I have different info on the lock and unlock colours, it's 06:50am and I've a day from hell in front of me, will explain and pop up a picture for priority unlock, in the meantime, poster you will need a standard relay, 2 extra diodes (1N4004)and a DMM to probe the lock wires. Lock = BROWN / white. Unlock = GREEN/ YELLOW and blue / YELLOW. Drivers unlock motor wire = pink/green, all in DKP.