Remote start request for summerwind - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

asimms21 · 08-25-2010, 11:50 AM

Hey, summerwind, off topic but I saw your mods for your car and saw remote start. Can you tell me about it?? Install? How much? Thanks!

***TrailDust*** · 08-25-2010, 06:46 PM

Created a new thread for you.......no problemo....

asimms21 · 08-25-2010, 11:24 PM

Thank you! So I will change the question. Who has put in a remote start and how much? Worth it??

***summerwind*** · 08-26-2010, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by asimms21

Hey, summerwind, off topic but I saw your mods for your car and saw remote start. Can you tell me about it?? Install? How much? Thanks!

There are two systems.
One with HL's with Smartkey and one with HL's without Smartkey.

Remote Start with SmartKey

Remote Start with out SmartKey

It was listed on my window sticker as a $529 option. As I ordered one without it I demanded the dealer take the $529 of the purchase price I paid.

Don't know what a dealer would charge for the part and installation.
There are after market systems but I don't know how well they integrate with all of the other computer stuff

I have never used it but if you leave the HL outside when the Portland ice age comes during the winter it might be useful

jmuhammad · 08-26-2010, 10:11 PM

I asked this too.
Remote starter

I recently purchased an aftermarket remote start /alarm super system that I will install myself.
I still need to download Toyota wiring diagram as well as any assistance in removing panels.
The vehicle wire colors for the alarm are available but I want wiring schematics if I can get them (I wish Hayne's had a manual for Toyota Highlander). Why is there no service manual to buy???

I am going to take two weekends to do this install (one to mount the major components, one to do the wiring, testing and configuration).

I may create a blog somewhere so I can get/share as much info on this vehicle as possible in one place, particularly wiring and disassembly/reassembly.

***summerwind*** · 08-26-2010, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jmuhammad

Why is there no service manual to buy???

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Because it is on the Toyota Technical Information System which gets updated to keep it current.

https://techinfo.toyota.com

I assume you bought a system that integrates with the SmartKey system on you Hybrid and not the non-SmartKey system.

Good luck.

jmuhammad · 08-26-2010, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by summerwind

I assume you bought a system that integrates with the SmartKey system on you Hybrid and not the non-SmartKey system.

Good luck.

Yes, there is a Data Transponder Override Interface kit that basically learns your SmartKey to enable remote starting. Fortunately I will get up to a mile range, unfortunately I still have to carry my OEM remote along with the alarm/remote start FOB.

I'll check out Techinfo but I now have to spend a day hunting, downloading then go get it printed...still wish they had a complete manual you could download like the Hayne's service manuals.

Thanks Summerwind.

asimms21 · 08-30-2010, 03:45 PM

Sounds like a lot of work!! I will stick with what I have...

jmuhammad · 08-30-2010, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by asimms21

Sounds like a lot of work!! I will stick with what I have...

It will be a lot of work but it will do almost everything I want.

I have a photocell that I hope I can put at or near the factory one is (mine is a dummy sensor) and run the cable behind the dash to the module. Hope the info on the Toyota Technical Information System helps me with taking the interior apart.