Do I / Can I have factory keyless entry???

I haven't come across a 3rd gen yet that doesn't have keyless entry, just ones missing the fob.

I have a 3rd gen (98 SR5) and do not have a factory keyless entry. from what i can tell, if you do not have the "control unit" under the drivers seat, it did not come with a factory keyless entry. Mine in fact, does not have this control unit. I have an ugly, crappy aftermarket keyless entry which i hate...I would REALLY love to get the factory keyless entry.
 
it's all the other stuff like the weather techs, interior detail, etc... :D

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Those components are for the factory alarm system, not keyless entry. My '99 SR5 does NOT have them, but it does have keyless entry. You could try to locate the wireless buzzer on the passenger sidewall of the engine compartment. This is item #2 in the attached diagram. Or you could try to program the system following an on-line FSM and see if it responds.
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My 98 SR5 doesn't have the RS3000 box underneath - does that mean I can still get a Toyota key fob and program it with my truck? I don't care about the alarm but I really want lock/unlock and the remote window roll down...
 
Same deal as fj. I don't have the box under my seat. I don't care for an alarm but lock unlock and the window feature would be awesome.

96 limited.
 
Good to see this thread alive again . I know mine has the door locks but no module under the seat either . My key fob bit the dust long ago , someone here is saying the module is on the firewall ?
 
Good to see this thread alive again . I know mine has the door locks but no module under the seat either . My key fob bit the dust long ago , someone here is saying the module is on the firewall ?

No, I said the buzzer/chirper thing is on the firewall. There is no module, per se, the wireless function is bulilt into the body ECU and the back door ecu (the receiver part). So the only physical thing to look for is the buzzer:
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If you have this thingy in the corner of the engine bay, you have factory keyless entry. If not, you don't. (In this pic, the buzzer is unplugged).
 
What corner? Looked around, but I can't seem to find it... Looks like the rear, passenger side, corner of the engine bay. I don't think I have it.

I don't seem to have that black patch either. and if that's the same corner as I think it is, I have different fluid and electrical lines as well.
 
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No, I said the buzzer/chirper thing is on the firewall. There is no module, per se, the wireless function is bulilt into the body ECU and the back door ecu (the receiver part). So the only physical thing to look for is the buzzer:
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If you have this thingy in the corner of the engine bay, you have factory keyless entry. If not, you don't. (In this pic, the buzzer is unplugged).

Is this it? it doesnt look quite like yours but it is in the same place and is the same general shape....if it IS it, what next? just order a factory remote?
thanks!
 

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did you ever have a factory button?

You mean factory fob ? No , mine was an aftermarket Fob , the only reason I thought I might have a factory is the Toy parts dude said that was a common replacement FOB for the Toy one . Who knows at this point , that FOB went out a year ago and I have been using the key since :)
Like I do not need an alarm system so dont really want to spend all the money on one just for remote locking . I have looked everywhere in my Runner and cant see anything anywhere that even resembles a control box for factory or aftermarket :dammit:

There was no FCC number on that FOB either , so getting a replacement for that replacement proved futile as well .
 
You mean factory fob ? No , mine was an aftermarket Fob , the only reason I thought I might have a factory is the Toy parts dude said that was a common replacement FOB for the Toy one . Who knows at this point , that FOB went out a year ago and I have been using the key since :)
Like I do not need an alarm system so dont really want to spend all the money on one just for remote locking . I have looked everywhere in my Runner and cant see anything anywhere that even resembles a control box for factory or aftermarket :dammit:

There was no FCC number on that FOB either , so getting a replacement for that replacement proved futile as well .


im in the same boat as you..i have a crappy aftermarket FOB.. I do not care about the alarm, i just want the keyless entry. the button to roll down the back window would be pretty cool too....hope someone can help us figure this out...the dudes at toyota really have no clue in the parts dept.
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When I installed my stereo I expected to find an aftermarket control box somewhere inside ( I did a large install , carpets , kick panels out , the whole nine ) and everything was Denso or/and Toyota .
 
I have what you have but I dont have what The Durk has .

Okay. I did a little more research. The part I showed is '99-02. You guys seem to be all '98 or earlier. When I search on 'wireless' for a '98, nothing comes up; I can't kind a key fob, either. I can easily fing all that for '99+. So I'm guessing any '98 and earlier keyless entries are port/dealer added, and factory keyless started in 1999.


EDIT. I was right. There is sufficient confusion on this subject that Toyota put out two TSB's trying to get this straightened out and effed it up the first time. Here is the second one and should be useful to anybody with this issue-covers all Toyota's.

http://www.justanswer.com/uploads/skyvisions/2008-09-05_214254_98_toyota.pdf

So the only TOYOTA system for '96-'98 was the RS3000 and its programming instructions are here:

http://www.97supraturbo.com/Tech%20stuff/RS3000%20VIP%20Reprogram.pdf

This last confirms that the module was under the seat for '98 and prior. So if you don't have the module under the seat for '98 and earlier no keyless entry. '99 and after, look for the buzzer in my picture. Hope this helps. Sorry if I confused you guys with the early trucks.
 
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Okay. I did a little more research. The part I showed is '99-02. You guys seem to be all '98 or earlier. When I search on 'wireless' for a '98, nothing comes up; I can't kind a key fob, either. I can easily fing all that for '99+. So I'm guessing any '98 and earlier keyless entries are port/dealer added, and factory keyless started in 1999.


EDIT. I was right. There is sufficient confusion on this subject that Toyota put out two TSB's trying to get this straightened out and effed it up the first time. Here is the second one and should be useful to anybody with this issue-covers all Toyota's.

http://www.justanswer.com/uploads/skyvisions/2008-09-05_214254_98_toyota.pdf

So the only TOYOTA system for '96-'98 was the RS3000 and its programming instructions are here:

http://www.97supraturbo.com/Tech%20stuff/RS3000%20VIP%20Reprogram.pdf

This last confirms that the module was under the seat for '98 and prior. So if you don't have the module under the seat for '98 and earlier no keyless entry. '99 and after, look for the buzzer in my picture. Hope this helps. Sorry if I confused you guys with the early trucks.


awesome, great research, thanks alot!
 

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