command start DIY?

[jacal]

Has anyone done a command-start on a 4th gen???

It can't be *that* hard, right? I'm frustrated by the way the companies are 'withholding' information such as wiring diags to create the dependence on the shops for the installs.

Price of the part: $269 Cdn, includes basic install, but requires $80 by-pass module (for security), + give up 1 key + $50 for each feature (door locks, window, etc). and voila the bill is $600 for a part that really should only be about $100-$150.

That gets me thinking. These devices work by sending the required 'pulse' to the correct relay (very generally speaking). Therefore, programming a unit to say "rear window down" should be the same as getting a "rear window up" command. That could really make this a worthwhile project!



J

 

[jacal]

wiring diag

this should be 90% of what we would need:


http://www.directwholesale.net/diagrams/printpage.asp?ModelID=18010&MakeID=2

TOYOTA

MODEL YEAR(S)
4-RUNNER 2003 -2006
KEY T-HARNESS IMMOBILIZER
TOY KEY-2 TOY-1 TOYOTA'S TRANSPONDER ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM, Requires 791 Bypass Module and extra Ignition Key
PART COLOR LOCATION
12 VOLT CONSTANT WHITE/BLUE (+) and RED (+) IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
STARTER GREEN/BLACK (+) IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
STARTER 2 N/A
IGNITION 1 BLACK/RED (+) IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
IGNITION 2 BLUE/YELLOW (+) IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
IGNITION 3 N/A
ACCESSORY/HEATER BLOWER 1 WHITE/GREEN (+) IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
ACCESSORY/HEATER BLOWER 2 N/A
KEYSENSE GREEN/YELLOW (-) See NOTE *1 IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS
PARKING LIGHTS ( - ) GREEN (-) @ BECU, TOP PLUG, PIN 8, See NOTE *2
PARKING LIGHTS ( + ) GREEN (+) @ 16-PIN PLUG, LEFT of FUSES
POWER LOCK BLUE (TYPE B) IN DRIVERS KICK, 18-PIN PLUG
POWER UNLOCK GREEN (TYPE B) (Requires Double Pulse) IN DRIVERS KICK, 18-PIN PLUG
DOOR TRIGGER PURPLE/YELLOW (-) @ BECU, TOP PLUG, PIN 12, See NOTE *2
DOMELIGHT SUPERVISION WHITE (-) @ PIN 8, PLUG TO RIGHT OF OF FUSEBOX
TRUNK RELEASE N/A
SLIDING POWER DOOR N/A
HORN GREEN/RED (-) @ STEERING COLUMN HARNESS
TACH BLACK/WHITE (-) @ ECM, Connector E8, pin 5, See NOTE *3
WAIT TO START LIGHT N/A
BRAKE GREEN/YELLOW (+) @ SWITCH ABOVE BRAKE PEDAL
FACTORY ALARM DISARM DISARMS WITH UNLOCK or See NOTE *1
ANTI-THEFT TRANSPONDER ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM, REQUIRES 791 BYPASS MODULE AND EXTRA IGNITION KEY TRANSPONDER @ IGNITION SWITCH TUMBLER
EXTRA INFORMATION
NOTE *1 you can DISARM without UNLOCKING by hitting the KEYSENSE wire with a (-) Negative output from the unit. NOTE *2 the BECU (Body Electronic Control Unit), is part of the FUSEBOX, located under the DRIVER SIDE of the DASH, the unit has 3 Plugs that exit the RIGHT side edge of the FUSE BOX, and are for the Body Electronic Control Unit. NOTE *3 the ECM (Engine Control Module) is located BEHIND the GLOVE BOX, Connector E8 is in the BOTTOM PLUG.

 

[Koz]

It can't be *that* hard, right?
J

You're assuming!

Koz

 

[jacal]

Re: Re: command start DIY?

You're assuming!

Koz

Yup! Looking back at some of the threads makes the money look worthwhile!



J

 

[rustyrazor]

Remote starter

A friend of mine installed a remote starter on a Dodge Dakota that I had a few years ago.

I bought the kit at Canadian Tire on sale and he installed it and a CD deck at the same time for $100.

He runs his own business out of his garage selling Pro Start systems. He told me he makes about $20 000/year installing remote starters and stereo systems on weeknights and weekends, mostly starters in the fall. He gave me a deal on mine but he still charges his other customers less than the average shop does.

If you can learn how to do this yourself you could probably set up a small business too and make some good $$.

Especially in Winterpeg! It's gets really cold there and everyone wants to get into a warm car when it's cold.