questions for anyone with Toyota Remote Engine Start for 2007 Camry

[germandebbie]

My Camry has the Toyota factory security system. I also plan on adding the Toyota
Remote Engine Start system. Got a few question.... Thanks for helping!


Question 1: how much does it cost to have it installed by a Toyota delership?

Question 2: once the engine is started, do I simply use the key or remote to get into the car, insert the key and drive off, or do I have to turn it off and restart again?

Question 3: if I remote start the engine, how long before the engine will shut off if I don't enter the car?

Question 4: is there a seperate remote for the remote engine start?

[69Stang]

Originally Posted by germandebbie

My Camry has the Toyota factory security system. I also plan on adding the Toyota
Remote Engine Start system. Got a few question.... Thanks for helping!


Question 1: how much does it cost to have it installed by a Toyota delership?

Dealer in Ohio charged me 200.00 $ labor only, stater was 345.00, hood switch was 60.00.

Question 2: once the engine is started, do I simply use the key or remote to get into the car, insert the key and drive off, or do I have to turn it off and restart again?

Yes, remote or key to open, as soon as you open the door the starter will deactivate and you will need to restart the car with the key.


Question 3: if I remote start the engine, how long before the engine will shut off if I don't enter the car?

10 minutes.

Question 4: is there a seperate remote for the remote engine start?

No it's integrated in the key fob.

[Joe B]

Originally Posted by 69Stang

No it's integrated in the key fob.

and if Toyota does the install,you will have to start it again.
The car shuts down when unlocking and I think the car will run 15 minutes and shut down.

[69Stang]

Originally Posted by Joe B

and if Toyota does the install,you will have to start it again.
The car shuts down when unlocking and I think the car will run 15 minutes before and shut down.

Runs for 10 minutes and you can re start it for another 10 minutes, 20 minute max.
remote is only good for 80 ft and the start procedure is a pain in the butt but atleast I have warranty. I hate cold Canadian winters.

[Joe B]

Originally Posted by 69Stang

Runs for 10 minutes and you can re start it for another 10 minutes, 20 minute max.
remote is only good for 80 ft and the start procedure is a pain in the butt but atleast I have warranty. I hate cold Canadian winters.

Thanks.
Do you have push button start?

Toyota must have just started the cutoff when inlocking recently.
We had a '05 Corolla with Toyota dealer installed remore start and you could unlock,get in,insert the key and go.
Stepping on the brakew would cause the engine to shut down.
A b\much better set up.

[69Stang]

no push button, I have the SE V6. There's a couple of models it won't work with, the push button and the CE model........ I think.

[germandebbie]

Originally Posted by 69Stang

Runs for 10 minutes and you can re start it for another 10 minutes, 20 minute max.
remote is only good for 80 ft and the start procedure is a pain in the butt but atleast I have warranty. I hate cold Canadian winters.

Thanks! 10 minutes is plenty long for my needs. However, I'm still confused about
why the car will shut off if you unlock the doors.


I rented a '06 or '07 Chevy Impala from Avis(or was it National?) at LAX airport last year.
I had it for about two weeks and loved its factory remote start system. It has a button
on the remote dedicated to engine start. Once started, the engine will run, but the doors
remain locked. When I unlock the doors with the remote, the engine will continue to run,
but it is not possible to drive off. The steering wheel and the gearshift remain locked.
(for safety, I presume) Once the key is inserted and turned to "on" position, the steering
wheel and gearshift are unlocked, so car can then be driven off....

Does the Toyota system work like that?

Thanks!

[wireless]

The Toyota factory system (I have in my SE V6) takes a two press/hold of thelock button on the keyfob to start the ignition. Unlocking the car with the key or the fob will cut the motor as will putting the key in the ignition (if you were in the car while it is running).

It a safety (nanny) and security feature. I use it less than I thought I would because of this...but I am glad I got it for resale value (it will be a check box I can fill in when making a reslae valuation/trade in analysis).

As for the 80 ft range comment...why in god's name would you want to start it from further away? Give me a practical application? Oh, and BTW...you can increase the range using the chin trick (uses your body as an antenna).

[JoeS_07SE]

Why would it kill the engine when you get in? That is absolutely pointless! So you basically have to start it twice, thus causing useless wear and tear on your starter. What a waste!!!

[69Stang]

As for the 80 ft range comment...why in god's name would you want to start it from further away? Give me a practical application? Oh, and BTW...you can increase the range using the chin trick (uses your body as an antenna).[/quote]

How about if you live on 20th floor apartment

chin trick.....please elaborate, never heard of that.

[Joe B]

Originally Posted by 69Stang

no push button, I have the SE V6. There's a couple of models it won't work with, the push button and the CE model........ I think.

I have the push button start with Toyota installed remote start.

[s0uthstar85]

Originally Posted by 69Stang

chin trick.....please elaborate, never heard of that.

Here: Chin Trick

[touringcamry]

Originally Posted by wireless

As for the 80 ft range comment...why in god's name would you want to start it from further away? Give me a practical application? Oh, and BTW...you can increase the range using the chin trick (uses your body as an antenna).

Is the 80 ft range measured outdoors in an open area? If the car is parked outside in the driveway or street and you are inside a building, even if it's a single family dwelling, the house will attenuate the signal and the effective range will be much shorter.

I have a Python security system with remote start capability but I chose not to hook up the remote start for safety reasons. The effective range of my remote is over 500 ft outdoors and about 100-200ft from indoors (with the car sitting outside) depending on how the building is constructed. Another benefit to the Python system is that it gives me confirmation that the car did the command I issued. The downside is that the remote uses a AAA alkaline cell that lasts about 2 months at which point it only puts out 1.0 V.

[germandebbie]

Originally Posted by s0uthstar85

Here: Chin Trick

Wow...thanks for that link...

Is there anything left in the world that people wouldn't find a mod for?

What's next? A flea collar mod that will extend its flea-repelling range to cover two dogs?
(just kidding!)

[yeuemhoai]

My car starter only works less than 10 ft at my workplace (copper mesh grounding) and I only use it in the winter moring to warm up the car for my children (wear and tear is less important).
BTW, I paid invoice price of $365 installed at delivery.