Home Menu

Site Navigation


Toyota 4Runner Forum - Largest 4Runner Forum > > > Smart Key Effective Range?
User Tag List

Reply
 
Thread Tools Rate Thread Display Modes
Old 04-11-2021, 09:38 PM #1
blackie2's Avatar
blackie2 blackie2 is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Rockwall, Texas
Posts: 112
blackie2 is on a distinguished road
blackie2 blackie2 is offline
Member
blackie2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Rockwall, Texas
Posts: 112
blackie2 is on a distinguished road
Smart Key Effective Range?
Maybe a stupid question but I’ll ask anyway. I was buying gas the other day and my smart key was in my pocket by the fuel tank door and I wondered if some idiot could jump in my 4Runner and hit the start button and steal it? I’m not prone to paranoia but my commute takes me through some rough neighborhoods.
__________________
2021 SR5 Premium 4x4 stock, Nitto Terra Grapplers
blackie2 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-11-2021, 09:53 PM #2
1jzgte 1jzgte is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Nevada
Posts: 1,184
1jzgte is just really nice 1jzgte is just really nice 1jzgte is just really nice 1jzgte is just really nice
1jzgte 1jzgte is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Nevada
Posts: 1,184
1jzgte is just really nice 1jzgte is just really nice 1jzgte is just really nice 1jzgte is just really nice
Umm leave your key on the roof and hop into your car and try to start it.
1jzgte is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-11-2021, 10:34 PM #3
GRDPro GRDPro is offline
Junior Member
  
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posts: 13
GRDPro is on a distinguished road
GRDPro GRDPro is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posts: 13
GRDPro is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by blackie2 View Post
Maybe a stupid question but I’ll ask anyway. I was buying gas the other day and my smart key was in my pocket by the fuel tank door and I wondered if some idiot could jump in my 4Runner and hit the start button and steal it? I’m not prone to paranoia but my commute takes me through some rough neighborhoods.
It's not really a question of effective range, but triangulation (or whatever it would be called with 6-ish sensors). These are located strategically in the car that can figure out where the key is in relation to the sensors. So, inside the car, outside the driver door, passenger door, etc. Its not perfect, but I don't believe your scenario is something to worry about.

There is actually a setting where you can have the car only be able to start with the key in the front seat versus both the front and back (but still inside the vehicle)

Greg
GRDPro is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-11-2021, 10:51 PM #4
fkheath fkheath is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Utah
Posts: 1,355
fkheath is a splendid one to behold fkheath is a splendid one to behold fkheath is a splendid one to behold fkheath is a splendid one to behold fkheath is a splendid one to behold fkheath is a splendid one to behold
fkheath fkheath is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Utah
Posts: 1,355
fkheath is a splendid one to behold fkheath is a splendid one to behold fkheath is a splendid one to behold fkheath is a splendid one to behold fkheath is a splendid one to behold fkheath is a splendid one to behold
Quote:
Originally Posted by blackie2 View Post
Maybe a stupid question but I’ll ask anyway. I was buying gas the other day and my smart key was in my pocket by the fuel tank door and I wondered if some idiot could jump in my 4Runner and hit the start button and steal it? I’m not prone to paranoia but my commute takes me through some rough neighborhoods.
Not to worry.

1. The car can only be started with the key inside the car.

2. If, perhaps, they do start the car and drive away, as soon an they stop, the car will detect that the key is not present and stop the engine.

Now many women like to put the smart key in their purse, then leave the purse in the car while refueling; now you have a problem and a car jack person can drive away since the key is in the car.
Last edited by fkheath; 04-11-2021 at 10:54 PM.
fkheath is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-12-2021, 07:35 AM #5
RichinRidgewood's Avatar
RichinRidgewood RichinRidgewood is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: North of Dallas
Posts: 1,664
RichinRidgewood is a splendid one to behold RichinRidgewood is a splendid one to behold RichinRidgewood is a splendid one to behold RichinRidgewood is a splendid one to behold RichinRidgewood is a splendid one to behold RichinRidgewood is a splendid one to behold RichinRidgewood is a splendid one to behold
RichinRidgewood RichinRidgewood is offline
Senior Member
RichinRidgewood's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: North of Dallas
Posts: 1,664
RichinRidgewood is a splendid one to behold RichinRidgewood is a splendid one to behold RichinRidgewood is a splendid one to behold RichinRidgewood is a splendid one to behold RichinRidgewood is a splendid one to behold RichinRidgewood is a splendid one to behold RichinRidgewood is a splendid one to behold
Quote:
Originally Posted by fkheath View Post
Not to worry.

1. The car can only be started with the key inside the car.

2. If, perhaps, they do start the car and drive away, as soon an they stop, the car will detect that the key is not present and stop the engine.

Now many women like to put the smart key in their purse, then leave the purse in the car while refueling; now you have a problem and a car jack person can drive away since the key is in the car.
I was wondering what the truck would do if someone jumped in drove off when the fob key is in my pocket.

BTW the I read the 4Runner key fob turns off after 10 minutes of non-use.

I prefer the key fob my Mercedes had. You had to put it into the dash like a regular key so there was no I concern about someone getting in an driving off while the key was in my pocket near by.
__________________
2020 4Runner SR5 Premium 4x4
Barcelona Red, Graphite/Grey
Sunroof
Last edited by RichinRidgewood; 04-12-2021 at 07:40 AM.
RichinRidgewood is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-12-2021, 01:04 PM #6
blackie2's Avatar
blackie2 blackie2 is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Rockwall, Texas
Posts: 112
blackie2 is on a distinguished road
blackie2 blackie2 is offline
Member
blackie2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Rockwall, Texas
Posts: 112
blackie2 is on a distinguished road
Thanks guys. And it'll start with the keys on the top of the car by the way. Of course no one saw me do this...
__________________
2021 SR5 Premium 4x4 stock, Nitto Terra Grapplers
blackie2 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-12-2021, 03:05 PM #7
Irish Mike Irish Mike is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Grimes, Iowa
Age: 54
Posts: 46
Irish Mike is on a distinguished road
Irish Mike Irish Mike is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Grimes, Iowa
Age: 54
Posts: 46
Irish Mike is on a distinguished road
There is some bad info here.
It is correct that the car will only start when the fob is in the vehicle.
It is NOT correct that the car will shut off when the key is not detected or within 10 minutes. The car will continue to run until it is shut off and then it will not re-start until the key is back in the vehicle.

It is a good practice to always shut off the vehicle when fueling or running into a store quick and always keep the fob with you.
Irish Mike is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-12-2021, 04:10 PM #8
usdmej usdmej is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: bay area
Posts: 135
usdmej will become famous soon enough
usdmej usdmej is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: bay area
Posts: 135
usdmej will become famous soon enough
Quote:
Originally Posted by blackie2 View Post
Maybe a stupid question but I’ll ask anyway. I was buying gas the other day and my smart key was in my pocket by the fuel tank door and I wondered if some idiot could jump in my 4Runner and hit the start button and steal it? I’m not prone to paranoia but my commute takes me through some rough neighborhoods.

assuming you lock your doors before you get fuel, your key being near the gas filler door isn't close enough to convince the truck to unlock your frontdoor and start the vehicle
usdmej is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 04-12-2021, 04:21 PM #9
Whippersnapper02's Avatar
Whippersnapper02 Whippersnapper02 is offline
Senior Member
  
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: OC, Derpifornia
Age: 40
Posts: 1,244
Whippersnapper02 has much to be proud of Whippersnapper02 has much to be proud of Whippersnapper02 has much to be proud of Whippersnapper02 has much to be proud of Whippersnapper02 has much to be proud of Whippersnapper02 has much to be proud of Whippersnapper02 has much to be proud of Whippersnapper02 has much to be proud of
Whippersnapper02 Whippersnapper02 is offline
Senior Member
Whippersnapper02's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: OC, Derpifornia
Age: 40
Posts: 1,244
Whippersnapper02 has much to be proud of Whippersnapper02 has much to be proud of Whippersnapper02 has much to be proud of Whippersnapper02 has much to be proud of Whippersnapper02 has much to be proud of Whippersnapper02 has much to be proud of Whippersnapper02 has much to be proud of Whippersnapper02 has much to be proud of
Really if someone wanted your smart key equipped vehicle they wear a device that picks up and mimics your key signal.
__________________
2019 Runner TRD Offroad Premium w/KDSS
Whippersnapper02 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 12-31-2021, 02:41 PM #10
Ferret Ferret is offline
Junior Member
  
Join Date: May 2021
Location: Sacramento CA
Posts: 6
Ferret is on a distinguished road
Ferret Ferret is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: May 2021
Location: Sacramento CA
Posts: 6
Ferret is on a distinguished road
If a key is lost in the car will it start?
Ferret is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Reply

Tags
4runner , hit , jump , key , smart

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
ABS Switch - Easy, effective and simple Singtoe 3rd gen T4Rs 62 02-10-2021 03:18 PM
What's the most effective skid plate(s) patkelly4370 General Discussions 1 12-24-2019 08:59 PM
Effective alarm solution? MarieDJ Engines / Suspension / Wheels / Tires / Audio / Accessories 1 03-26-2013 12:49 AM
Runningboards: how effective are they? dron 5th gen T4Rs 2 07-22-2010 03:39 PM

» Follow Us!!!
» Log in
User Name:

Password:

Not a member yet?
Register Now!
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.2

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:30 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Search Engine Optimisation provided by DragonByte SEO (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
Feedback Buttons provided by Advanced Post Thanks / Like (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
***This site is an unofficial Toyota site, and is not officially endorsed, supported, authorized by or affiliated with Toyota. All company, product, or service names references in this web site are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. The Toyota name, marks, designs and logos, as well as Toyota model names, are registered trademarks of Toyota Motor Corporation***Ad Management plugin by RedTyger
 
Toyota - 4Runner . org Forum Terms and Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2020