New keyless entry keypad from Toyota

[david05111]

I have it on my 2020, and I have used it.

But after thinking about it, I don't really believe it makes all that sense if you're looking to be able to leave your keys in the car. These cars don't come with glass break sensors as standard (you can add them as an OEM accessory AFAIK), so anyone could break a window, climb in, and drive the car off. It's not like it immobilizes it.

That's disquieting.

 

[Cajun_TRD]

I have it on my 2020, and I have used it.

But after thinking about it, I don't really believe it makes all that sense if you're looking to be able to leave your keys in the car. These cars don't come with glass break sensors as standard (you can add them as an OEM accessory AFAIK), so anyone could break a window, climb in, and drive the car off. It's not like it immobilizes it.

That's disquieting.

But they won't know you have the keys in it. In a parking lot full of cars why would they get lucky enough to smash your window and find the key?

 

[vdog2000002]

It came equipped on my 2020, which is pretty handy if you want to lock your keys inside and go for a run or out on a boat without having to worry with losing them. It’s very easy to program and there’s a reset button on the back inside of the touchpad.

The only thing I do not like is that is designed to be installed on the windshield. I don’t believe it is reusable if you have to replace the windshield. It’s a cool thing to have, but I’m not sure if insurance would pay to replace it with a windshield replacement.

Here are pics of the touch keypad and the backside.

As an Insurance agent, I can assure you that the key pad would be covered during a windshield replacement. Since it is a Toyota part it would be considered OEM and be replaced if necessary. If they didn't consider it an OEM part, most policies cover minor aftermarket parts. Usually up to $1,500, but you need to check your policy to make sure. If your policy doesn't have minor aftermarket parts coverage included you can add it by an endorsement. With the endorsement you choose how much coverage that you want /need. Those that have aftermarket bumpers, wheels and tires, lift kits, rock sliders, etc. need to make sure that you have an endorsement for the value of your mods. Feel free to pm me if you have questions.

 

[VENTURE21]

How would this work for push to start models? Does it have an interface to invalidate the fob while it's in the vehicle? Don't matter where you hide the fob, the vehicle will still start. I can just keep the fob in my pocket and when I put my hand on the door handle, everything unlocks.

 

[Guile5]

How would this work for push to start models? Does it have an interface to invalidate the fob while it's in the vehicle? Don't matter where you hide the fob, the vehicle will still start.

Fob invalidation absent a correctly entered code would indeed solve the security issue. Smash and go would be thwarted.

Can anyone with a pad installed test this out?

 

[Nobody Special]

Fob invalidation absent a correctly entered code would indeed solve the security issue. Smash and go would be thwarted.

Can anyone with a pad installed test this out?

*Runs outside to smash window with hammer and test*

 

[Guile5]

*Runs outside to smash window with hammer and test*

Ha, good one. Thanks for sacrificing a window.

Test would be to sit inside the vehicle with fob, reach out window to pad lock it, then try to start.

Or fob inside, pad lock, reach through open window to try to start.

 

[icu66]

I have the keypad on my 21 orp. You can lock with keys in it. You cannot open from the door handle even with the keys laying on the seat. But..... you can start the vehicle from inside when locked with the keypad.

 

[PCMSF]

This is cool, I'd consider installing one.

How can you guarantee no one will break into the vehicle and drive off if you leave your keys in there for them to use to turn on the vehicle?

When surfing, I carry a small "dumb key" in the water that only unlocks the doors. And then I put my ignition key inside a Masterlock combo keybox in the glovebox. Sure, someone can break into the lockbox to get the key, but good luck doing it quickly.

 

[Guile5]

I have the keypad on my 21 orp. You can lock with keys in it. You cannot open from the door handle even with the keys laying on the seat. But..... you can start the vehicle from inside when locked with the keypad.

That answers the Q then. Thanks.

 

[nyvram]

Bumping this thread. Can anyone confirm if this will work on older keyed SR5 models like my 2015?

 

[emmantik]

Sorry to bump an older thread but has anyone with a pre 2021 installed this with success. From what I understand this should work with any vehicle that;

"uses a negative pulse to lock/unlock (the door lock switch on the driver's door triggers the circuit to ground when you press the lock/unlock switch)"

(I don't know exactly what that means)

Based on this post;

Reddit - Dive into anything

Just looking for confirmation from someone who has a pre 2021 who has successfully installed.

Thanks!

 

[Stephenwreck]

Mine came pre-installed on my 2020 4Runner. I’ve already had to replace the windshield and the insurance paid to reinstall the touchpad. The replacement keypad adhesive cannot be reused and has to replaced, but it came in a multi-pack (I think 5), so I’ll have them the next time the windshield needs to be replaced.

 

[emmantik]

Just FYI I found this and seems to be cheaper than what I have seen on Ebay and cheaper than what was mentioned at the beginning of this thread;

Touch Keypad Entry System for Toyotas by ADD Automotive

 

[Lisfin]

"uses a negative pulse to lock/unlock (the door lock switch on the driver's door triggers the circuit to ground when you press the lock/unlock switch)"
(I don't know exactly what that means)

For anyone wanting to know what this means its simple. Some locks use a Battery+ pulse to cause the doors to lock, while some systems just grounds the already energized lock module causing the doors to lock.

Easy way to find out is track down the pulse wire and see if you have continuity to ground always or only for a second while pushing the lock button.