remote start w/ oem remote

[hiemmer]

I got a coolstart rs-4 remote starter for my 2002 camry xle. I have everything wired and working except that I want to use the factory keypad. This requires me to connect to a wire that grounds when the lock button is pressed on the keypad. If someone could help it would be greatly appreciated.

[arabianobsession]

^I may be wrong but I think, as far as I know, the only way to work a remote start with the factory remote is to use Toyota's remote start system.

[hiemmer]

This remote start will work as long as I find a wire that grounds when I press the lock button on my keypad. It works by activating after three lock pulses. I have tested the remote start by touching the wire to a ground three times and it started. If I can find the wire I should be good. It may also require a relay but I'm not sure.

[arabianobsession]

Alright, well, learned something new today, lol.

[LynchburgCSI]

The unlock wire for the doors is usually blue or green on Toyotas. Check the rubber boot running from the door into the car.

[hiemmer]

OK, figured it out today. It was the blue/red wire in the 13 pin connector at the driver's side kickpanel. Because the remote start requires 3 negative pulses and the ecm doesn't send the signal if the doors are already locked, I have to press lock unlock lock (each lock sends a double pulse). I posted this just incase someone else needs this info.

Thanks to everyone for there help!

[profuse007]

If I would've known about this, I would have told you not to even install it. It's best to get standalone unit.