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2025 Remote Start Range Really Sucks

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tundras (2022+)' started by DoubleCab, Dec 4, 2024.

  1. Dec 4, 2024 at 11:40 AM
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    DoubleCab

    DoubleCab [OP] 1911 Fan

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    I have both a 2015 and a 2025 Tundra. Both have remote start but my 2015 is way better than the 2025. My old one works at a great distance and through multiple walls. It was the same for a Suburban I used to own. Heck, I could be in the mall and they still work great. The Chevy one was especially strong. My 2015 Tundra is almost this strong.
    But my 2025 is pitiful, it really sucks. I can't start it from inside. I have to be outside and nothing can be between me and my truck. I literally have to point it at my truck to start.
    Is anybody else having this issue?
     
  2. Dec 4, 2024 at 11:50 AM
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    lapoolboy

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    Been like this for a while now.
     
  3. Dec 4, 2024 at 11:55 AM
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    Pine_Cone67

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    All valid points except one comment about (remote start) from.. an inside. Why would you even need to do remote start from an inside of a truck? While you're there, just press the START/STOP button....
     
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  4. Dec 4, 2024 at 12:03 PM
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    lapoolboy

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    INSIDE a building
     
  5. Dec 4, 2024 at 2:48 PM
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    JayDee

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    You can use the phone app to remote start but it's a $15/mo subscription after the first year.
     
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  6. Dec 4, 2024 at 3:03 PM
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    Jaypown

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    My 2020 has horrible range. I pretty much don’t waste my time with it because of range and auto shutoff when you open a door.
     
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  7. Dec 4, 2024 at 3:24 PM
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    eddiefromcali

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  8. Dec 4, 2024 at 3:31 PM
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    Hella Krusty

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    Put a new battery in your FOB. I can start mine from inside the house while the truck is parked in a standalone garage beside the main house. Gotta be 75' with 2 insulated walls to go thru
     
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  9. Dec 4, 2024 at 3:36 PM
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    texasrho83

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    My 2016 remote start range stinks too.
     
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  10. Dec 4, 2024 at 4:15 PM
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    Ericsopa

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    Hold the remote against the side of your head while actuating.
     
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  11. Dec 4, 2024 at 4:24 PM
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    TundraMcGov.

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    Tell your wife/GF to start your truck...........since she's already going that way to make ya/fetch ya a sammich!!
     
  12. Dec 5, 2024 at 12:59 PM
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    Siblue

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    2025 factory remote start wasn’t fixed. Still shuts off when unlocking.
     
  13. Dec 5, 2024 at 3:14 PM
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    hinkle

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    In another thread someone said it was a safety feature.
     
  14. Dec 5, 2024 at 3:15 PM
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    My LC250 OEM remote start remains running with doors unlocked and with climate controls on the app
     
  15. Dec 5, 2024 at 8:10 PM
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    My wife’s boyfriend starts my truck every morning when he leaves so I never have to worry about my remote starter range!
     

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