Door Remote - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

showtm490 · 02-12-2012, 09:59 AM

Yesterday I started my van to let it warm up before getting in it. When I went to open my side door with the remote it wouldn't. Is this a safety feature?

WISHYWASHY · 02-15-2012, 12:34 PM

i don't think you can open doors with remote when the car has started, I haven't tried it myself but can give it a shot later today to find out.

unless you are referring to using a smart key from outside of the car, that I won't be able to replicate as I have a SE with the old fashion key and fob

showtm490 · 02-15-2012, 12:39 PM

I'm also a SE. I'm going to retry today.

showtm490 · 02-15-2012, 06:34 PM

No luck. As long as its running the remote doesn't work.

WISHYWASHY · 02-16-2012, 04:44 PM

same here, i think once your car started, it will not take command from the RF remote anymore so doors will not suddenly open either by mistake or interference from outside.

Biggoldfish · 02-29-2012, 07:34 PM

FWIW, I just tried it and the remote didn't do anything. Like Wishy said, it's a safety and security measure. I kinda like it this way.