Homelink Question?
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BobsTrail
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Too much theory and assumptions.
I went out and tried it, I left the window down, locked it and reached in and pressed the button --- it works with the key off and the door locked.
If it is locked, the alarm will sound if the door is opened. It`s awkward to reach the button through the window, I had to use the step to reach in far enough and then know what to push.
I went out and tried it, I left the window down, locked it and reached in and pressed the button --- it works with the key off and the door locked.
If it is locked, the alarm will sound if the door is opened. It`s awkward to reach the button through the window, I had to use the step to reach in far enough and then know what to push.
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I just did the same as well, kept the driver's door window open & locked the truck, no key in ignition. Then reached in and pressed Homelink and the garage opened. Definitely not what I want to happen - I had been assuming last 2 years that if the truck was locked and no key in ignition , Homelink didn't work. Problem is our neighbor's Audi was broken into 3 days ago and the RCMP said 8 similar instances had happened locally & all the thieves are doing is taking garage openers to come back later........
I guess I'll press button 1 & 3 simultaneously on the Homelink panel & go back to getting in my home through the front door - unless anyone knows a work around?
I guess I'll press button 1 & 3 simultaneously on the Homelink panel & go back to getting in my home through the front door - unless anyone knows a work around?
Boyds4Runner
New member
Maybe stating the obvious. but is there room enough in the garage to keep the car parked in the garage?
Otherwise if the car has to stay outside I would agree with the last statement and not have the Homelink programmed.
Most garage door openers generally have the external keypad option where at least you would have to know the code to open the garage if coming in from outside.
Just thinking out-loud...
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Otherwise if the car has to stay outside I would agree with the last statement and not have the Homelink programmed.
Most garage door openers generally have the external keypad option where at least you would have to know the code to open the garage if coming in from outside.
Just thinking out-loud...
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Lester Lugnut
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Most garage door openers generally have the external keypad option where at least you would have to know the code to open the garage if coming in from outside.
Just thinking out-loud...
I've had(and still have for some of my cars) a simple hand-held that you merely depress a button on to open garage door. No Keypad with code to enter.
Same with the Homelink(rear view mirror version). Push a button and the door/gate opens.
Few if any will want to enter a pass code into a keypad at 11:47PM on a cold/rainy night.
Boyds4Runner
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Speaks to my point...I think OP was concerned with security.
We all know security and convenience don't go hand-in-hand. Concerned about security...don't leave a convenient one-button garage door entry system outside either the remote or home-link. Otherwise as OP said, de-program the home link and just use the house key to get in (keypad garage door opener being the same).
Jernik
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Maybe stating the obvious. but is there room enough in the garage to keep the car parked in the garage?
Otherwise if the car has to stay outside I would agree with the last statement and not have the Homelink programmed.
Most garage door openers generally have the external keypad option where at least you would have to know the code to open the garage if coming in from outside.
Just thinking out-loud...
This. We have 3 vehicles. 2 have homelink and get parked in the garage. The 3rd, I took the remote out of it (when the 4Runner took its spot in the garage) for this security reason and just go in/out the front door when using the truck. Our outside keypad doesn't work anymore, and IMO they're stupid expensive to replace, so we never use it anyway. I probably won't bother to put one back up if/when we replace the old lift motor (assuming it quits at some point).
ouscubagrad
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I agree, if they want in badly enough they will get in. Might I suggest a S&W security system? :sniper:
1engineer
Moderator
That's fine until the guy who wants in is bigger badder and has more guns than you. Again if someone wants something bad enough you can't protect it. Security is all about compromise. How much do you want to inconvenience yourself and family for protection?
Friggin Idiot
Senior Member
I prefer the Ithaca 37 Defense system. The wrong end of a .6" metal tube can be awfully convincing. I use #3 Buck in a 20ga instead instead of the more recoil heavy and common #00 Buck in a 12ga (.75" tube).
But you're right, a properly prepared intelligent criminal (or group of them) with unfazed intent cannot be protected against because you won't see it coming. But in that case you probably won't be home to get in the way either.
Sig_Fan_55
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Friend of mine has a highlander and he tried to swap the home link wiring to make it tied to the ignition instead of constant and he couldn't find the right wires. He was pretty sure It's power is grabbed from somewhere hidden in the housing so he gave up. He's very capable of doing it as he has done in his Lexus and honda but I guess Toyota didn't make it quite so simple.
Stupid design for them to have it tied to a constant. Our Mercedes's and infinity are both tied to ignition stock and I would not have set it up if it wasn't.
Stupid design for them to have it tied to a constant. Our Mercedes's and infinity are both tied to ignition stock and I would not have set it up if it wasn't.
reidbailey
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Has anyone tried leaving the window open, doors locked with the ignition off then coming back in an hour or two to see if the circuit is timed? Some vehicles work this way.
PROFILER
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I simply purchased a small sticker I have on an outside window that states "caution venomous snake carrier". I haven't had a problem so far. I kayak and bike in some remote spots and there have been cars broken in on both sides of me. Maybe i'm just lucky but its working so far
philsey
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You could just buy one of those very small garage door openers, and carry it on your keyring or drop it in your center console. We each have one that we take when walking/biking/gardening.
http://www.amazon.com/Keychain-Remote-Garage-Opener-Firefly/dp/B0015GDW3U
http://www.amazon.com/Keychain-Remote-Garage-Opener-Firefly/dp/B0015GDW3U
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http://www.toyota-4runner.org/48468-post10.html
I just tried this (locked the door with the remote) and the Homelink stopped working on my 4th Gen. Are 5th Gens different?
rando
Senior Member
I can't speak for the 5th gen but on the 4th gen, the tests at the top of this thread might give bogus results if you don't wait for the dome light to time out. Once that happens, homelink will not work. The real test you want to run is checking if the homelink is active when the alarm is sounding.
If they're really clever, it would also be a trivial matter to simply reach up, yank the homelink unit out and power it with a small battery.
Works like a charm - if opener has lock feature. I always lock opener when I enter house.
