2018 4Runner Limited - keyfob...

[rzgkane]

Why did they include the keyfob from the cheapest car on the planet with these nice vehicles? I mean, my daughter actually laughed at it when she saw it. I wonder if there is a way to retrofit the guts of these pieces of crap into a higher quality fob.

Look at this cheeser...

 

[fishing_4_boulders]

Option

I stumbled across this not too long ago, may be of interest to you

https://www.ajtdesign-llc.com/online-store/Injection-Fob-5th-Gen-4Runner-COMING-SOON-p94156835

 

[carneson]

I purchased one of these covers for my limited:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XGTJXHY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1



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[Edison_chen]

I purchased one of these covers for my limited:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XGTJXHY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1



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I was disappointed that the smart key had the cheap black shell.

I also purchased 2 black silicone cases for my key Fobs..

 

[On Point]

Ummm... wut? First world problems.

 

[Tisoy281]

Mine has a silver shell. I got my certified pre-owned, and they tried to give me just one fob, but I made sure they put it in writing to make an extra. The extra that they made me has a black shell.

 

[DavidR1]

I agree, it would be nice to have an alternative. I don't want a simple cover, I want a nicer FOB.

My prior car was a Mazda that had a much nicer FOB. I know it is a little thing, but still annoying.

I also can't believe that only the limited has push button start. How ridiculous for them not to include this on ever 4Runner at this point.

 

[rzgkane]

Ummm... wut? First world problems.

Definitely. But we're living in a first world country paying first world prices. I didn't need seat heaters/ventilators, a/c, a radio or rear view camera either.

 

[phillyd2]

Look on the bright side....we have now officially run out of things to complain about.

 

[Gecko]

 

[3s1kill]

It looks like a Life Alert panic button for old people. I hate that I need to carry that as well as my Compustar FOB in my pocket. You guys are right, first world problems:lmao:

 

[SKUDZUKI]

I bought this cover from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077R5FXLB/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I see that is no longer available. Here is a link to what looks like the same product:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075C14JYX?ref_=pe_623860_70668690

Real leather and fits really well. I am not using the giant hook that comes with the cover.

 

[pinoyesv6]

You should be able to program one of the Lexus Proximity Card Keys to work. You lose the functionality of having buttons on the fob but you're able to shove it into a wallet and forget about it.

https://priuschat.com/threads/lexus-credit-card-smart-key.131330/#post-1873166

 

[DavidR1]

You should be able to program one of the Lexus Proximity Card Keys to work. You lose the functionality of having buttons on the fob but you're able to shove it into a wallet and forget about it.


https://priuschat.com/threads/lexus-credit-card-smart-key.131330/#post-1873166

This would be awesome! Has anybody done this successfully?

It has the same transmitter code so I'm guessing it will work. How do you program the key or is that a factory thing only?

 

[pinoyesv6]

If you have a techstream you should be able to program it just like you would any other replacement prox. key. You just need to check the FCC ID on the keys since Lexus made multiple flavors and make sure you get one thats compatible.

 

[Toffees]

You should be able to program one of the Lexus Proximity Card Keys to work. You lose the functionality of having buttons on the fob but you're able to shove it into a wallet and forget about it.

https://priuschat.com/threads/lexus-credit-card-smart-key.131330/#post-1873166

Oooh, that's my Christmas wish list sorted out.

Now I feel bad for coming in this thread to complain about the thread...

 

[DavidR1]

If you have a techstream you should be able to program it just like you would any other replacement prox. key. You just need to check the FCC ID on the keys since Lexus made multiple flavors and make sure you get one thats compatible.

Just checked and it should work, at least according to the link to the Prius forum posted earlier in this thread. It appears this FOB and the 4Runner FOB use the same 14ACX ID.

 

[3s1kill]

Just checked and it should work, at least according to the link to the Prius forum posted earlier in this thread. It appears this FOB and the 4Runner FOB use the same 14ACX ID.

I want this but that key is $200+ on most websites plus the programming.

 

[rzgkane]

Oooh, that's my Christmas wish list sorted out.

Now I feel bad for coming in this thread to complain about the thread...

Lol. Uh huh. Nothing wrong with wanting expensive items to have expensive quality and appearance. That's what we're paying for. Otherwise we'd all be driving Kia Rio's.