2004 Toyota 4 Runner
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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=30675
Printed Date: July 07, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Topic: 2004 Toyota 4 Runner
Posted By: nismax97
Subject: 2004 Toyota 4 Runner
Date Posted: April 19, 2004 at 1:08 PM
I have been installing radios and car alarms for at least 10 years. I have stopped doing this kind of work for about 5 years now and of course someone needs a favor from me. How hard is it to install a remote start on a factory alarm for a 2004 Toyota 4-Runner. Please let me know how difficult it would be so this way I can decide on weather or not to do it. Thanks
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nismax97
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Posted By: kgerry
Date Posted: April 19, 2004 at 2:30 PM
shouldnt be too difficult if you know what you are doing... go slow and meter everything.... and make sure you use good quality bypass modules if needed
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Kevin Gerry
Certified Electronics Technician
MECP First Class Installer
Owner/Installer
Classic Car Audio
since 1979
Posted By: desh187
Date Posted: April 19, 2004 at 2:31 PM
IF YOU ARE USING THE FACTORY REMOTES FOR AUTO START,YOU SAVE LOTS OF TIME AND IT IS NOT THAT DIFFICULT,YOU DO NEED A TRANSPONDER BYPASS KIT AN AN EXTRA IGNITION KEY FOR IMMOBILIZER BYPASS .
Posted By: nismax97
Date Posted: April 21, 2004 at 8:46 AM
Hey Desh187 do you have the wriing diagram for this car. Also, will I need to bypass the factory alarm system or just disarm the factory disarm during remote starting?
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nismax97
Posted By: nismax97
Date Posted: April 21, 2004 at 8:48 AM
I will be using the factory remotes to do this. Will I need to bypass the factory alarm or not. Also does anyone have the wiring for this vehicle?
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nismax97
Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: April 21, 2004 at 9:08 AM
The Toyota wil need a bypass module ( universal bypass module key required ) and also here is the wiring information. Just remember that the OEM remote FOB's may not work after the car has started so just make sure that you test this out before hand and let your buddy know this. It's easier to do with an add-on system like you have, but you loose the convenience of the keyless entry when the car has started. ------------- Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
Posted By: nismax97
Date Posted: April 21, 2004 at 9:12 AM
Yes I know. I have had to go into the computers in the past and bypass this feature.... So its a 50/50 chance of the remotes not working after remote starting without bypassing something..
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nismax97
Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: April 21, 2004 at 11:22 AM
Yup, to see all you have to do is start the car and try to use the lock and unlock functions on the remote FOB. If it works, you have no problems, if it doesn't .............. well, then you have to do some funky wiring. I usualy just tell the customer that using an aftermarket system is easier for install anyways.
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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA
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