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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Southern California
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Southern California
Posts: 720
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Originally posted by vn_aviator
Yes, it flashes from the time I insert the key until I take it out. I wouldn't have asked if it didn't do that. I have been driving it like that for 2 years but there is nothing wrong with it. So I just ignore it until I found this forum and I thought I'd ask to see if anyone have the same problem I am having.
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Hmmm, the continous flashing is NOT suppose to be happening. Your used truck may have had an aftermarket alarm installed on it by the previous owner and then removed.
Anyways, there is something you could try to see if it resolves the issue. It is a very simple procedure that resets most electrical memory glitches when they occur on the 4th generation Runner. Try disconnecting your negative battery cable under the hood for about 15 mins or so; then reconnect and lock your door with the door fob while peering through your truck window.
This red key light should remain a steady on from the time you lock your doors with the fob for approximately 10 seconds; then flash until you unlock the door and place the key into the ingition.
You can also tell if you have the factory alarm installed by rolling down your driver/passenger side window, locking your doors with the fob, wait for about 15 seconds (until the key light starts to flash) and then reach in to open the door by the inside handle. The horn should beep, the headlights/ tail lights will flash, and all doors will continously try to lock themselves until able to do so. The factory alarm will eventually automatically reset itself if everything is ok and when you return to your truck; the key light will blink the number of times that your truck alarm was set off/tapered with. This explanation is a little long but may help you to trace the problem since I believe you are out of the factory warranty. You did NOT mention the year of your truck to the forum. Good luck and I hope this info helps.
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---My Mods: Rear spoiler w/ LED brake light, 17"Sport Edition rims upgrade w/ wheel locks, hood bug deflector, 3M stick-on dark gray tinted side window visors, smoked moon roof visor, polished stainless exhaust tip, Scion HU T1804, DRL's, Toyota seat covers, Factory RS3200+ Security alarm, 2nd Ashtray for extra plug, OBX racing pedals, De-badged front doors, Rear Bumper red lens mod (Stop and Tails only), front chrome Strona Bull bar, Nerf chrome side step bars, upgraded to the 7500 lb Hidden Tow Hitch.
---Future mods and wish list: 2-3" Donahoe Coilover lift spring shocks with a 1" Roger Brown body lift, Donahoe or Total Chaos control arms, bigger & better tires after the lift, A rear protection bar and Reverse sensors, or a backup camera.
Last edited by Fro-Runner; 11-04-2006 at 07:37 PM.
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