Remote Start on a Prius?

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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.
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Topic: Remote Start on a Prius?

Posted By: 1lowgalant
Subject: Remote Start on a Prius?
Date Posted: November 15, 2006 at 5:42 PM

what's up all? i recently had a customer come in asking if i could install a remote start on his '05 toyota prius. i've never worked on one other than installing an amp and an indash. i really didn't see the point of a remote start on something that doesn't actually "run" at "idle". the electric motors engage when at max heat. i know he would have to loose a key fob, but i'm not sure about any other details or if it would even benefit him. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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Whatever you do, DO NOT let the white smoke leak out of the wires.....

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Posted By: cntrylvr79
Date Posted: November 15, 2006 at 6:08 PM

Here ya go, a little light reading for ya. never tried it myself. Not a lot of those things rolling around up here.

https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=77068&KW=prius

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Posted By: KarTuneMan
Date Posted: November 15, 2006 at 6:22 PM

Wire/Function	Colour	Location/Description	Polarity
PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT	YES	TRANSPONDER	SEE NOTES
12 VOLTS	Red	Ignition switch	+
IGNITION	BLACK / YELLOW	Ignition switch	+
IGNITION 2	BLACK/ white	Ignition switch	+
ACCESSORY	Pink/blue	Ignition switch	+
STARTER	RED / white	Ignition switch	+
KEY SENSE	Blue/black	Ignition switch	-
TACH SIGNAL	Black	At ignition coil	AC
CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR	Red	At ECM module behind right side of dash	+
LOCK	Green	In black module to left of steering column	-
UNLOCK	Blue/black	In black module to left of steering column	-
DOORPIN	RED / black	At BCM module behind center of dash	-
HOODPIN	RED / white	In harness in driver kick panel	-
TRUNK PIN	RED / white	In harness in driver kick panel	-
BRAKESWITCH	GREEN / WHITE	At switch above brake pedal	+
PARKLIGHTS	Green	At vehicle fusepanel	+
HORN	BLACK/ red	Ignition switch harness	-
REVERSE LIGHTS	RED / black	Driver's kickpanel, harness to rear	+
VSS WIRE	Violet/white	At ECM module behind right side of dash	AC

Available Notes

Vehicle Notes

PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle is equipped with a TRANSPONDER passive anti-theft system. A bypass module may be available which will not require a key. Contact your supplier to find out. If one is not available to you, please see the appropriate security diagram before any remote start installation

Additional Notes

HYBRID CARS: Set remote start for diesel mode with ten second delay and forty-five minute run time. Heater or AC must be in the on position for remote start to be effective. Engine will only turn on if climate controls are on. (SAME WITH LEXUS RX400H).

George @ Horizon Audio
Canton,OH

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Posted By: 1lowgalant
Date Posted: November 15, 2006 at 6:59 PM

very nice and helpful info. thanks guys.

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Whatever you do, DO NOT let the white smoke leak out of the wires.....