1999 4runner factory alarm

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Topic: 1999 4runner factory alarm

Posted By: welderjon63
Subject: 1999 4runner factory alarm
Date Posted: November 08, 2008 at 6:49 PM

I am trying to install a autopage rs900 remote starter/ alarm in my 1999 4runner limited. One of the connections is to the alarm module (Factory). If anyone knows where it is and what it looks like, it sure would be helpful. Also, any other heads up I could use installing this starter in this suv would be great too. Thanks

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Jon

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Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: November 08, 2008 at 7:55 PM

Audiovox has no info on security module in that vehicle. That does not mean that there is not one. Since I do not know which wire you are looking for, here is their info on Remote Start Wiring

Battery	WHITE	(+)	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Ignition 1	BLACK / YELLOW	(+)	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Ignition 2	BLACK/ RED	(+)	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Accessory 1	BLUE/RED	(+)	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Starter 1	BLACK	(+)	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Anti-Theft Descript	NONE
Tachometer	BLACK	(-)	DIAG.PLUG PASS INNER FENDER NEAR RELAYS
Speed Sense	GREEN/ BLUE	(AC)	PASS KICK AT ECM
Parking Lights	GREEN	(+)	DRIVER'S KICK PANEL OR FUSEBOX
Brake Lights	GREEN / WHITE	(+)	AT BRAKE SWITCH
Horn	GREEN/ RED	(-)	AT STEERING COLUMN

Here is what they have for the alarm info.

Battery	WHITE	(+)	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Ignition 1	BLACK / YELLOW	(+)	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
Starter 1	BLACK	(+)	IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
All Door Trigger	BLACK/ WHITE	(-)	AT PLUG TOP OF FUSEBOX
Trunk Trigger	YELLOW/BLACK	(-)	DRIVER'S KICK PANEL
Hood Trigger	N/A
Alarm Disarm	N/A
Parking Lights	GREEN	(+)	DRIVER'S KICK PANEL OR FUSEBOX

Posted By: welderjon63
Date Posted: November 08, 2008 at 8:09 PM

I'm looking for the factory alarm module itself. Thanks

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Jon

Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: November 08, 2008 at 8:35 PM

Disregard the above information, it is for the 94 model. My Dyslexia kicked in and I thought you had a 1994 9 Runner.

They have no factory alarm info for the 99 either.

Posted By: Chris Luongo
Date Posted: November 09, 2008 at 12:55 AM

Are you sure your 4Runner has a factory alarm?

And if so, what do you need the factory alarm module for? You should be able to have the aftermarket system arm and disarm the factory alarm, even without knowing where the factory alarm is located.

Posted By: howie ll
Date Posted: November 09, 2008 at 7:54 AM

I can give you the following but it's for UK right hand drive vehicles; drop glove box and look to the outside. Black box with white plug and a riveted cover plate marked Toyota VSS by Fujitsu. white plug main leads 12V+ white, ground WHITE/ black, 12v+ ign BLACK/ white, start black /red lock blue /red, unlock blue/black, headlights RED / yellow all door contactsGREEN/ orange, all NEG. Rh and l/hand indicatorsgreen / YELLOW and GREEN/ blue POS. Hope it helps.

Posted By: chriswallace187
Date Posted: November 10, 2008 at 12:37 AM

Dittoes with Chris Luongo on the lack of a need to find the factory alarm module. As with just about every Toyota made in at least the past 15 years, connecting ground-when-running to the keysense wire will disarm the alarm for remote start.

Also the driver's key cylinder lock/unlock wires(which are mandatory when doing keyless entry because the switch on the door shuts down after a while) will arm and disarm, respectively.

Bypasskit's website is showing that the 4Runner had an immobilizer starting with 1999 - however I don't think every vehicle had it. You can verify that it has an immobilizer by removing the steering column shround and looking at the ignition key cylinder; if it has a module with a black ring around the key cylinder then you will need to purchase a bypass module.

If it has an immobilizer, the PKT or 555X from Bypasskit/Directed would work(it's not a pain in the ass like their later model Toyota interface).

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Posted By: welderjon63
Date Posted: November 10, 2008 at 9:15 AM

Thanks for the help so far ! New problem- I can get the remote starter to work off the remote with the key in, but I can't seem to get the bypass to program. It is an Astroflex OM-Toyota-1 bypass. I think I have everything wired right, I believe its in the programing . It says

INSTALLATION

1. Complete the installation of the remote starter. Make sure to test the installation by

remote starting the vehicle with a valid key (programmed) inserted in the ignition switch.

2. Connect the interface to the remote starter P16 connector.

3. Connect the antenna cable to the interface relevant connector then, place the antenna

loop on top of the original antenna at the key switch. Tighten the loop to fit the key barrel

contour.

PROGRAMMING

1. Insert one of the OEM keys in the ignition switch without turning it.

2. Within 15 seconds, depress gas pedal 4 times.

3. Within 20 seconds, depress brake pedal 5 times.

4. Remove key from ignition.

5. Within 10 seconds, connect the Blue wire (key reminder circuit) from the ignition switch

and the Black wire from the interface to ground then, depress gas pedal once.

6. After 60 seconds, remove ground from Blue and Black wires.

Note: Blue and Black wires must not remain connected together once programming is

completed.

Programming is now completed. Remote start the vehicle to confirm the programming was

successful.

If engine does not start and the SECURITY indicator flashes, programming has failed.

If this is the case, you will have to review all connections and start programming from the start.

Thanks for the help

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Jon

Posted By: welderjon63
Date Posted: November 14, 2008 at 1:03 PM

I got the Autopage RS 900 installed thanks to all the help from you folks, but one problem.... The locks on the remote controls work intermittently. When the 4runner is running on the remote start, the doors will not unlock?? Wiring or programming? Help

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Jon

Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: November 14, 2008 at 5:42 PM

Are you using the factory keyless remote, or the alarm remote?

Posted By: welderjon63
Date Posted: November 14, 2008 at 8:11 PM

The Autopage remote starter remote controls

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Jon

Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: November 14, 2008 at 8:35 PM

Is this the wiring info you used?

	Power Unlock		BLUE / YELLOW & GREEN/ YELLOW		(-)		AND RED / BLU USE BOTH WIRE DIO. ISOLATE
	PowerLock		BROWN / WHITE		(-)		IN DRIVERS KICK PANEL (2 PULSE UNLOCK)

Posted By: welderjon63
Date Posted: November 15, 2008 at 2:24 AM

I'll take the kick panel off this weekend and check. Can you give me a little more detail on the wiring. I didn't use any diodes. If your an idiot, I'm dumb as a stump. Appreciate all the help. Jon

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Jon

Posted By: welderjon63
Date Posted: November 15, 2008 at 2:37 AM

I didn't take the panel off yet (its 3:30am), but I looked at the wire diagram I used on this site, and it looks like I used- Lock - RED / Whte (-)

Unlock- Red (-)

There is a note at the bottom with the BROWN / White and the GREEN/ Yellow but I don't see the Blue/ Yellow on the page...

Thanks again!

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Jon