Factory Auto-Start issues? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

sibs · 03-26-2008, 10:36 AM

Anyone experiencing issues with their factory auto-start?

Over the past 2 weeks, I have a couple of instances where I have pressed the combination for the auto start (Lock, Unlock, Lock on my keyfob) and the car alarm recognized the actions, but did not auto-start.

I tried it 4 times this morning, and it did not start.

lollonais · 03-26-2008, 11:04 AM

Do you have very cold mornings?

http://www.tundrasolutions.com/forum...ther-problems/

workerant · 03-26-2008, 11:19 AM

What do U mean "the car alarm recognized the actions"? I don't have auto start. Just drive slowly for the first 2 micro second then press it like I'm being chase by a mob. LOL j/k I just drive slow until I need to go fast.

***wireless*** · 03-26-2008, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by sibs

Anyone experiencing issues with their factory auto-start?

Over the past 2 weeks, I have a couple of instances where I have pressed the combination for the auto start (Lock, Unlock, Lock on my keyfob) and the car alarm recognized the actions, but did not auto-start.

I tried it 4 times this morning, and it did not start.

Are you talking about the Remote Start? If so, you hit lock 3 times (holding the third time until the parking lights flash three times) then the car will start a second or two later.

You don't hit unlock in the sequence.

08 SILVER SE · 03-26-2008, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by sibs

Anyone experiencing issues with their factory auto-start?

Over the past 2 weeks, I have a couple of instances where I have pressed the combination for the auto start (Lock, Unlock, Lock on my keyfob) and the car alarm recognized the actions, but did not auto-start.

I tried it 4 times this morning, and it did not start.

I could be wrong but i think the correct order to make the car start is to press lock two times with in three seconds and then press it a third time and hold it for at least three seconds and the car should start

lol i guess some one already figured it out while i was typing thanks "wireless"

workerant · 03-26-2008, 12:34 PM

And here I am having to turn my own ignition key when I only have to step step turn step step roll step step... and one more step. LOL

***wireless*** · 03-26-2008, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TTM77

And here I am having to turn my own ignition key when I only have to step step turn step step roll step step... and one more step. LOL

Or enjoy your coffee from the warmth of your dining room table while watching the guy next door freeze his cojones while his car warms up.

Diff. strokes/Diff. folks

sibs · 03-26-2008, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by wireless

Are you talking about the Remote Start? If so, you hit lock 3 times (holding the third time until the parking lights flash three times) then the car will start a second or two later.

You don't hit unlock in the sequence.

I'll try this sequence, but I know my car was programed to start on Lock-Unlock-Lock.

I've been doing it that way since I bought it - and its only started to act up now.

***wireless*** · 03-26-2008, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by sibs

I'll try this sequence, but I know my car was programed to start on Lock-Unlock-Lock.

I've been doing it that way since I bought it - and its only started to act up now.

Hmm, I would think then it most likely isn't the Toyota factory system. I'm not aware of a customization feature.

azngotskills · 03-27-2008, 01:21 AM

maybe your too far...honestly the OEM remote start for the Camry's is nothing compared to DEI offerings, especially those with the SST antennas

Tobeit · 03-27-2008, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by azngotskills

maybe your too far...honestly the OEM remote start for the Camry's is nothing compared to DEI offerings, especially those with the SST antennas

...and I press lock-lock-loooooooooock until it starts

DrewsCam · 03-27-2008, 07:38 AM

get a better systtem, my viper its 2 clicks and she turns on

sibs · 03-27-2008, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by azngotskills

maybe your too far...honestly the OEM remote start for the Camry's is nothing compared to DEI offerings, especially those with the SST antennas

Since the car is responding to the button clicks, I doubt it is a range issue.

Its just that every once in a while, despite pressing the correct sequence, the remote start doesnt engage.

Odd.

ptbr45 · 03-30-2008, 10:47 PM

I have the remote start and am very impressed by the range and its capabilities. I park in the "back 40" of the parking lot at work (so no one dings my baby and so I can see when the lights flash so I know it's started) and I am able to get it to start. Granted, I have to be standing in a very specific spot in the office to get it to start, but I have found that spot and it isn't a problem. I also have the smart key so I didn't want to carry TWO remotes so I wanted the factory system.

The key press combo is to press lock twice within 2 seconds and then to press and hold lock for 2 seconds. That is the combination. There isn't another.

Also remember that it will only start twice in a row and then you have to start it with the key to reset it.

workerant · 03-30-2008, 11:03 PM

Does any1 have the remote control start that don't require the key? I feel safer if it's a hidden chip with the code to start then a key. Does the OEM remote start require key too? I don't think the OEM have any option to let U know that your car alarm went off.