Bump! What's the status guys?

It would be bad@ss to have one but I don't know if I could install it myself. I hate to say it, but I'd have to take it someone who knows what they're doing. I'm too afraid that I'd mess something up with wiring or something. However,

Havent gotten a message back from him yet.

Yeah, without the proximity thing, all this is to me is an additional way for the thing to stop working. Don't add complication that doesn't give solid benefit.

I am definitely waiting to see the proximity unlock and start feature. That is just so freaking cool that it may be worth the additional failure modes you take on.

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my last communication with him left me confused about the practicality of the kit. i mentioned that i dont have an immobilizer and just a plain ol' (if you will) keyed ignition.
from the pm:
One kit you need to hide a key near the cylinder, the other you dont; Basically the 200$ kit bypasses your engine immobilizer system.

The 125 one does not. You need the keys in the ignition, or a chip hidden near the cylinder for the button to work on this one.

would this mean i still need to use my key every time? or could i lose my keys and still drive the truck?

hopefully he can post and clear up confusion, im still happy to be the test mule i just dont want to add a step to start the truck for the sake of being able to push a button.

To be able to not use your keys you will need 2-3 switches and a push button switch regardless if you have the engine immobilizer.

If you do have the engine immobilizer you will just need to get a transponder that is used in remote keyless starts. Its very simple and straight forward.

To start the vehicle:

1) Turn on IG1 switch

2) Turn on IG2 switch(probably could be combined with IG1 would would only need 1 switch for IG1 and IG2. Im just going off the top of my head. I would have to look at the EWD to be sure later today if people are serious)

3) Push start button

4) Turn on ACC switch if you want to listen to your radio

Not complex at all. I could sell this kit cheaper with instructions if needed.

Any forward movement on this? He has not messaged me back or anything.

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Keyless entry and start is probably the only thing I miss from my 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee.... haha

(Seriously)

We need some one to get this going. Anyone who is good with electronics?

I can look into this if people would like me to. I have a degree in electrical engineering. If there is serious interest I can look into it and use my 99 limited for a test run. Just out of curiosity are people expecting a push button start that is on today's newer vehicles? That would probably require more effort in research.

If anything I could probably set this up so that either the keys or push button start can be used in parallel

I just watched that guy cody's youtube for the first time. This can easily be done and installed on a 3rd gen 4runner. Could be done in a variety of combinations. There can be one switch that you turn on and then the push button to start the truck. There can be a second switch so that you can send power to you your radio (ACC position on ignition) without the key as well. Or you can have a method I mentioned before, which is kinda of like a nascar configuration where you flip two-three switches and then press the push button ( but i can see this getting old after a while). This can be done so that a key can still be used or you can ilimiate the ignition all together. Could probably incorporate a master kill switch that can be hidden somewhere under the dash.

Would there be a way to flip 1 switch, which would turn on the acc and allow for push button starting at the same time? Or would we need to seperate switches for the two functions? I don't have a transponder key, just a regular old key.
I do have remote start, and right now, after it starts, I have to put the key and turn on to ACC to be able to drive.

How many of you would be willing to take apart the steering colum to disable the steering wheel lock? A push botton start is essentially pointless if you still need the key to disengage the steering wheel lock

Anyone with experience on removing the ignition tumbler?

I dont have those experiences, but I am very interested in this.