Adding remote start

Really wish I would have seen this before I got the oem starter installed before I bought it. Anybody know how hard it is to uninstall the oem to add the compustar?
 
Judd94 said:
Really wish I would have seen this before I got the oem starter installed before I bought it. Anybody know how hard it is to uninstall the oem to add the compustar?
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I got the same one and I hate the fact that it turns off when you unlock the truck. Total crap! Come on Toyota!


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Before I found this thread I bought a system from my local shop including installation, it gets installed Friday. They are telling me the engine will not shut off when I open the door (I think its a key vs push button start thing). Compustar - FT-DC3-LC
 
So, I may be looking into a Compustar remote starter, nothing fancy just a one button remote type.

Can anyone recommend a shop in the Boston or Providence area - or anywhere in between?

I'm seeing Groupon deals around $150+/-, for a similar setup. But they all say extra for a security bypass unit. Would I need that? What should a total installation cost, roughly?

Funny thing: I had a Land Rover Defender for years and never had a remote starter. Never really minded being without it, as it was part of the Rover thing to suffer through its idiosyncrasies. Now I think I "need" it on this fancy 4Runner!
 
There is a remote starter that is plug and play type and you can add cellular app with receiver. It’s made by 12volt.solutions
 
ride16734 said:
There is a remote starter that is plug and play type and you can add cellular app with receiver. It’s made by 12volt.solutions
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Did a little research and its on sale for $349 now. Pretty much plug and play except for 2 wires to splice in. Video seems pretty easy to instal and vehicle remains running when you open door.
 
I am thinking of going similar route. You might want to check with accesoride. I believe it’s the same harness and I believe it’s $249 and they are vendor here on the boards
 
As I said, I need something simple - one button, maybe 2-way, that's it.

I see several Groupon deals with the Compustar CM-900 for about $150-160, maybe additional for the bypass module. Is this a discontinued model?

Also see several simple Avital deals around the same price.

With all these options, no way I'm spending $250/$350 for 12volt's and do the labor myself!
 
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rigertoflip said:
Before I found this thread I bought a system from my local shop including installation, it gets installed Friday. They are telling me the engine will not shut off when I open the door (I think its a key vs push button start thing). Compustar - FT-DC3-LC
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That model on regular key start vehicles it will not shut down, and there are t-harness available for it.

Best Buy has this model which will include a t-harness and installation. T-harnewss is available now for PTS and regular key. Remotes are upgradable.


https://www.bestbuy.com/site/compus...ion/9999287900050008.p?skuId=9999287900050008
 
12volt.solutions has two units. One for limited and one for keys with G stamp on it. Sr5 Trd etc. Non limited model will work with your stock key button to start your car and if range is issue, you can add cellular module for start and unlock the car using their app. Also G stamped unit will keep engine running when you unlock and open the door.
 
Thanks for the recommendations guys! We have kits for both the key and push start. Push start will shut down when opening the door. Key starts will stay running and allow takeover. Either one can be activated from the OEM remote by pressing lock 3 times and both are 100% plug and play. Longer range remotes or smartphone modules can be added to either as well. Let us know if you have any other questions and as always check out our section in the vendor area for a discount code.

Arthurm - for a basic remote start installed expect to pay anywhere from $200 to $400 including the parts, labor, bypass etc. And the groupon deals always sound good but often dont include the bypass which they will add another $100 or so on for. If you are comfortable doing the labor yourself its maybe 15 - 20 connections depending on options but you can definitely save a few bucks that way. Either of those you mentioned Avital or Compustar are both nice units as long as you stick with any of the major brands and find a reputable installer you’ll be good to go!
 
Before spending any money, go out to your T4R and depress the lock button on your factory key fob 3xs w/in 5 seconds. A valet accidentally demonstrated to me that I had remote start. Dealership searched and said I did not. I then stumbled upon the answer that I did and how to trigger it.
 
Accessorides said:
Thanks for the recommendations guys! We have kits for both the key and push start. Push start will shut down when opening the door. Key starts will stay running and allow takeover. Either one can be activated from the OEM remote by pressing lock 3 times and both are 100% plug and play. Longer range remotes or smartphone modules can be added to either as well. Let us know if you have any other questions and as always check out our section in the vendor area for a discount code.

Arthurm - for a basic remote start installed expect to pay anywhere from $200 to $400 including the parts, labor, bypass etc. And the groupon deals always sound good but often dont include the bypass which they will add another $100 or so on for. If you are comfortable doing the labor yourself its maybe 15 - 20 connections depending on options but you can definitely save a few bucks that way. Either of those you mentioned Avital or Compustar are both nice units as long as you stick with any of the major brands and find a reputable installer you’ll be good to go!
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Is the kit you sell the same kit that 12volt sells?
 
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I was planning on doing this for my 12 4runner. Then I had the idea to do it for my fifes Lexus. They want to charge me for it. its called an enform remote and you have to subscribe to something to use the function that's on the car.
 
BlackCloud said:
Before spending any money, go out to your T4R and depress the lock button on your factory key fob 3xs w/in 5 seconds. A valet accidentally demonstrated to me that I had remote start. Dealership searched and said I did not. I then stumbled upon the answer that I did and how to trigger it.
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What year/model do you have? Would love to find out if my 2018 does this.
 
Jeremy556 said:
I added the OEM remote start after the fact. It is all plug and play as far as wire harnesses, but probably more involved dash dis-assembly than most people would be comfortable with. You will still need to take it to a dealer to program it to the engine immobilizer.

I think it took me about 3 hours to install.
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I purchased a factory remote starter for my 2013 4Runner. May I message you about the install?
 
On the Accessorides version for a push button start 2021 TRDP, I'm just confirming there is still no bypass for the door killing the engine?
 
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