add remote start what you guys think
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Topic: add remote start what you guys think
Posted By: 98dodge
Subject: add remote start what you guys think
Date Posted: February 11, 2003 at 5:07 PM
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 By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: February 11, 2003 at 5:19 PM
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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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: 98dodge
Date Posted: February 18, 2003 at 3:26 PM
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.
Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: February 18, 2003 at 3:34 PM
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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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: 98dodge
Date Posted: February 18, 2003 at 4:11 PM
So your say something like this should work
https://cgi.ebay.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
Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: February 18, 2003 at 5:00 PM
https://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/dll?ViewItem&item=2403546321&category=33724 https://cgi.ebay.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. ------------- Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: 98dodge
Date Posted: February 18, 2003 at 5:27 PM
how hard is it to install one do you have the alarm tap in wire color? Thanks
Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: February 18, 2003 at 5:36 PM
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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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: 98dodge
Date Posted: February 18, 2003 at 5:46 PM
is there a way to extend the range with those units? what are my options in systems, thanks again
Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: February 18, 2003 at 5:49 PM
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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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: 98dodge
Date Posted: February 18, 2003 at 5:51 PM
so what type of unit should I get to get more range, maybe a new fob, And to disarm the alarm and keyless entry? Can you show me one or 2 on ebay, thanks
Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: February 18, 2003 at 6:11 PM
Most if not all OEM remote FOB's have limited range in comparison to the aftermarket counterparts due to the fact that they do not have an external antenna. Most aftermarket remote starters are exactly like the add-ons as far as wiring hook ups go, except the door lock system. ( The add-on you have to hook up the unlock anyways to actuate the remote start sequence so your only 1 wire different in that respect ). There are many dealers, installers & members here in these forums that can sell you a decent unit. We have a unit that is very reasonably priced and comes with a 3 year warranty and we will give you installation support when you need it. If interested you can email me at techsupport@velocitymotorsport.com or you can go back to eBay and look at one here: https://search-desc.ebay.com/search/search.dll?MfcISAPICommand=GetResult&query=remote+car+starter&cgiurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Fws%2F&ht=1&from=R10&currdisp=2&itemtimedisp=1&st=2&SortProperty=MetaEndSort&srchdesc=y&BasicSearch= ------------- Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: CruisinS&S
Date Posted: February 18, 2003 at 6:14 PM
Hi 98 Dodge. I recommend going with a add on unit like Jeff says. But you CAN extend the range on your factory remotes and you can make keyless entry work after the car is started. You have to find the stock keyless entry module in the car. It should usually be a green box in the Toyota that is right under the dash and easy to acsess (It should have a FCC tag ID # on it). It is a little tricky but if you have the time you can do it yourself. You have to find the wire (or wireS sometimes in the Toyota) that show 12 volts when car has ignition and turns off with car. The antenna is built in to this unit and will have to be extended with a wire (Prestige/Audiovox systems (AS-9075) already comes with the antenna). As for the hook up of the actual unit all you will need to find is the ignition wires (Directly under dash coming out of steering column), lock and unlock wires (find them off the keyless entry module), brake light wire (you will see the wire harness straight off the pedal itself, parking light wire (sometimes you dont even need to hook them up due to the factory remotes blinking the signals and the daytime running lights will stay on when the car is running), and the tach (Use 1 uncommon wire color coming out of 1 of the fuel injectors) For someone not experienced with 12 volt opperation this should take about 3 hours. USE A TEST LIGHT OR METER AND CHECK EVERY WIRE BEFORE HOOKING SOMETHING UP!!!! If inexperienced I recommend unhooking neg. batteryt cable
Posted By: 98dodge
Date Posted: February 21, 2003 at 9:34 AM
Do you guys know what the factory disarm wire is? Jeff, do you also have a wiring diagram for this truck 2000 tacoma factory alarm and keyless, thanks
Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: February 21, 2003 at 9:51 AM
Here you go man: | ITEM | WIRE COLOR |POL| WIRE LOCATION |
| 12V|white |+ |ignition harness |
| STARTER|black |+ |ignition harness |
| IGNITION|BLACK / YELLOW |+ |ignition harness |
| SECOND IGNITION|BLACK/ red |+ |ignition harness |
| ACCESSORY| | | |
| POWER LOCK|RED / white |- |drivers kick panel |
| POWER UNLOCK|RED / yellow |- |drivers kick panel |
| PARKING LIGHTS +|green | |bottom of fuse box |
| PARKING LIGHTS -|RED / black | |white plug at column |
| HEADLIGHTS|red |- |white plug at column |
| DOOR TRIGGER|BLACK/ white |- |top/rear of fuse box*1 |
| TACHOMETER|black | |igniter or cluster *2 |
| SPEED SENSE|GREEN/ orange |4 |ECM behind glove box |
| BRAKE WIRE|GREEN / WHITE |+ |brake switch |
| HORN TRIGGER|GREEN/ red |- |steering column |
| WIPERS|blu/blk - yel/blu |+ |steering column |
| LF WINDOW UP/DN|blu/grn - blu/yel |A |drivers switch |
| RF WINDOW UP/DN|RED / grn - RED / blk |A |drivers switch or kick panel|
Notes:
*1 Two pin plug, top rear of fuse box. *2 igniter is located on the right side of engine compartment for V6 and on the left side for the 2.4L 4 cylinder. On the 2.7L 4 cylinder it will be located at the ECM behind the glove box or at the cluster.
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: 98dodge
Date Posted: February 21, 2003 at 10:07 AM
Do you know what the factory disarm is? thanks
Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: February 21, 2003 at 10:21 AM
According to all 4 of my installation programs there is no OEM fitted security system on the 2000 Tacoma ( at least not from the factory ) . This may have been added by the origninal owner or a special feature on this particular truck when ordered. Try to install the system without the OEM alarm disarm wire hooked up and see if the system engages. If it doesn't, then your set if it does, then get back to us and I'm sure you can find a similar set up from another Toyota that you can use for reference.
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: 98dodge
Date Posted: February 21, 2003 at 10:49 AM
I'll look into that, what model do you recommend, also this has me kinda stuck, what do you recommend for a tacoma? https://www.geocities.com/silveraudioinc/power.jpg
you might have to paste in new window, thanks again
Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: February 21, 2003 at 11:20 AM
Most remote starters have 2 separate fuse power wires . The Tacoma only has one so I usually place both power wires on the one power wire from the harness. The CS423 is the recommended model that we carry.
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: 98dodge
Date Posted: February 21, 2003 at 11:35 AM
So according to the pic that fuse should I use 2 30amps or 2 15 amps. Also this is the alarm that came with it, the https://www.romaniatoyotaparts.com/secspec.html any place I can find more info on it, its a RS3000 made by I guess VIP
Posted By: 98dodge
Date Posted: February 21, 2003 at 11:37 AM
my mistake this is what I have
https://www.romaniatoyotaparts.com/rs30001.html
Posted By: 98dodge
Date Posted: February 21, 2003 at 11:46 AM
here are some instructions have you ever seen this type before? I'm sure I need a disarm wire, but not sure.
https://www.romaniatoyotaparts.com/viprsalin.html
Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: February 21, 2003 at 12:04 PM
The images are hard to read & they don't give you a wiring diagram ???
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: brianh
Date Posted: February 22, 2003 at 11:56 AM
I have used Omegas rs 6 unit and it is a great unit. Right now it is hooked up in the tachless mode and has never missed a start. Brian
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