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Elvir555

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I’ve seen several affordable aftermarket remote start options out there but has anyone installed one on there 4Runner and had a good experience. I’d like something that’s plug and play and something that can be removed. I don’t want to void my Toyota warranty.

Any recommendations would be helpful.
 
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Just installed the Computstar 915S One-Way. Had the original key fob sync with the auto-start so I can use both the kit’s and OEM key. Works great.
 
I had a horrible experience with 12Volt Solutions, do not recommend them at all. I switched to Accessorides and have had no issues in almost 4 years, I added the cell phone module and app later and love it. Highly recommend Accessorides for a truly plug and play great solution
 
I just installed a Compustar T13 alarm/remote start. Fantastic remote start/alarm and fully compatible with wiring kits so no warranty issues. I can even program it to roll up/down my windows!

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Any of the Compustar remote start/alarms are great. They have lots of options for price and range.
 
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rageandlove said:
Here is my question for OP - why not just go w OEM if you are concerned? I think it’s a bit more dough but Toyota parts.
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The OEM Toyota unit shuts the vehicle off when you first open the door. Major deal breaker for me personally.

97BlackAckCL said:
I had a horrible experience with 12Volt Solutions, do not recommend them at all. I switched to Accessorides and have had no issues in almost 4 years, I added the cell phone module and app later and love it. Highly recommend Accessorides for a truly plug and play great solution
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Curious what made your experience so bad? Customer service or the product itself, both?
 
BimmerChop said:
The OEM Toyota unit shuts the vehicle off when you first open the door. Major deal breaker for me personally.



Curious what made your experience so bad? Customer service or the product itself, both?
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Why? It does what is supposed to do. Heat or cool down the car. And only pts shuts down. Not key


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Elvir555 said:
Basically the cost. The cost difference between Toyotas system and the aftermarket is crazy.
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Not sure how much a Toyota system is but my Compustar T13 was 1k installed. 3mi range alarm and start.

I wouldn't go Toyota ether. Shutting down when you unlock? Yay early starter failure. lol Aftermarket is much more capable and can do so much more.
 
I went with the accesorides remote start kit. Took about 30 minutes to install and works great. I can start it with my OEM fob by clicking the lock button 3 times. The door can be opened and it won’t kill the engine. If the key isn’t inserted into the cylinder and you attempt to shift out of park it kills the car. It was exactly what I was looking for and couldn’t be happier. Start up in the morning why I get make my coffee and it’s nice and warm inside.
 
EddieV4runnin said:
I went with the accesorides remote start kit. Took about 30 minutes to install and works great. I can start it with my OEM fob by clicking the lock button 3 times. The door can be opened and it won’t kill the engine. If the key isn’t inserted into the cylinder and you attempt to shift out of park it kills the car. It was exactly what I was looking for and couldn’t be happier. Start up in the morning why I get make my coffee and it’s nice and warm inside.
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Wow, 30 minuets. Mine took 4 hours.
 
crawlingjunk said:
Why? It does what is supposed to do. Heat or cool down the car. And only pts shuts down. Not key


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Shutting down the engine upon opening the door to get in... Just to have to restart it again 5 seconds later is idiotic IMO, and very annoying. The aftermarket offers a much better anti-theft system that shuts the engine off if anyone attempts to press the brake and shift the car into gear without a key present. Allowing you to unlock and enter the vehicle first.
 
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Shutting down the engine upon opening the door to get in... Just to have to restart it again 5 seconds later is idiotic IMO, and very annoying. The aftermarket offers a much better anti-theft system that shuts the engine off if anyone attempts to press the brake and shift the car into gear without a key present. Allowing you to unlock and enter the vehicle first.
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The way key encryption works on pts Lexus and Toyota
Key start stays running. So it has nothing to do with aftermarket or oem. It’s the way toyota is designed


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I have a compustar system. It's great and you can configure them to what you need (remotes, range, accessories)

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crawlingjunk said:
The way key encryption works on pts Lexus and Toyota
Key start stays running. So it has nothing to do with aftermarket or oem. It’s the way toyota is designed


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Yes, I understand that and how Toyota's encryption prevents a secure takeover with PTS. I however have a G-Key and not PTS, which is why I said it was personally a deal breaker for me. :thumb:

When I inquired with my local Toyota dealerships, Toyota did not offer an OEM solution for my G-Key that didn't shut down my truck. Everything that they did offer was a non-OEM aftermarket solution. So unless that has changed recently, in my case and many others it does come down to OEM vs aftermarket.
 
BimmerChop said:
Yes, I understand that and how Toyota's encryption prevents a secure takeover with PTS. I however have a G-Key and not PTS, which is why I said it was personally a deal breaker for me. :thumb:

When I inquired with my local Toyota dealerships, Toyota did not offer an OEM solution for my G-Key that didn't shut down my truck. Everything that they did offer was a non-OEM aftermarket solution. So unless that has changed recently, in my case and many others it does come down to OEM vs aftermarket.
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This is a function of where we are in the 4Runner lifecycle. Their remote start was designed in the age of keys only and that's what you get.

My wife just bought a Bronco. It (like a Tesla) comes with an app which allows you to do all sorts of things, including start the car from anywhere (and no shut down when you get in).

To change the subject slightly, I think Toyota is showing they are late to realize how important software has become to cars. Tesla is miles in front but even our friends at Ford are miles from where Toyota is ...
 
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