1. Welcome to Tundras.com!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tundra discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other Tundra owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: OBD Fusion Veepeak Discussion (Engine/Trans Temp, towing, volt, gauge, monitoring) Best Engine and Cabin Air filters! Parking Sensor Delete or Disable for Bumper Install Led taillights What's it for: Keyhole at front of 8'bed Tundra door panel kick plate / pad?

Key Fob Range

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by Alex261, Dec 9, 2020.

  1. Dec 9, 2020 at 6:13 PM
    #1
    Alex261

    #1
    Alex261 [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    May 18, 2020
    Member:
    #46737
    Messages:
    442
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Alex
    Boston, Ma
    Vehicle:
    2022 Tundra Platinum
    How is everyone’s range with their key fob on 20-21 Tundra’s with push button start. My range is terrible. I did add LED cargo lights and heard that could be a culprit. I have to be pretty close to vehicle for it to work. Battery is fine in my Fob
     
    Alex261, Dec 9, 2020
    #1
  2. Dec 9, 2020 at 6:21 PM
    #2
    TrashcanBand

    #2
    TrashcanBand New Member

    Joined:
    Feb 23, 2020
    Member:
    #43034
    Messages:
    714
    Gender:
    Male
    CenTex
    Vehicle:
    Tundra
    If you turn your cargo light switch to OFF the range will restore. The LED bulbs disrupt the key fob receiver, which is located exactly where those new bulbs are.
     
    TrashcanBand, Dec 9, 2020
    #2
    Black Wolf likes this.
  3. Dec 9, 2020 at 6:29 PM
    #3
    Toptalktoyota

    #3
    Toptalktoyota New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 8, 2020
    Member:
    #53289
    Messages:
    159
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2020 DC SX
    I added vleds to cargo lamp and think I’m having a similar problem. First click is fine for unlocking driver door but second click seems to miss signal at a distance.
    I called them a while back with questions about their puddle lights and the tech talked about this issue.
    If I remember correctly they have an led that will work. I plan on calling them and seeing if that’s the case.
     
    Toptalktoyota, Dec 9, 2020
    #3
  4. Dec 9, 2020 at 7:12 PM
    #4
    Tunderr

    #4
    Tunderr New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 22, 2020
    Member:
    #45345
    Messages:
    20
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ryan
    Vehicle:
    2020 White Tundra TRD Pro
    Hey I have been having a very similar problem with my truck where it never locks when exiting. I can be right next to it and it won't lock. I did change to led bulbs as well. I also have been having trouble with the door touch lock. Unlock works fine but never locks. I also changed my fob to an ajt design thought that might have been the culprit but I might try the bulbs first. Worked fine when I first got the truck but now can't seem to ever get it to lock.
     
    Tunderr, Dec 9, 2020
    #4
  5. Dec 9, 2020 at 9:37 PM
    #5
    19TurdPro

    #5
    19TurdPro New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 27, 2019
    Member:
    #33771
    Messages:
    897
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2019 Tundra TRD Pro
    99 percent of the time this problem comes up, it's because an LED cargo light was installed. Turn the cargo light off and try again, as stated above. The antenna for the fob is in there, and most LED lights available for it emit an EMF that interferes with it.
     
    19TurdPro, Dec 9, 2020
    #5
  6. Dec 10, 2020 at 7:42 AM
    #6
    Alex261

    #6
    Alex261 [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    May 18, 2020
    Member:
    #46737
    Messages:
    442
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Alex
    Boston, Ma
    Vehicle:
    2022 Tundra Platinum
    Ok so I put the stock bulbs back in and I guess it’s a little better but it’s not great. It’s definitely not as good as my 18 was. I could be almost anywhere in my house and hear the beep. Now if I’m in a parking lot it seems that I have to be somewhat close. It’s only an issue I guess if I want to use remote start. Anyone know what the approximate range (feet) that it should be working
     
    Alex261, Dec 10, 2020
    #6
  7. Dec 10, 2020 at 8:27 AM
    #7
    Alex261

    #7
    Alex261 [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    May 18, 2020
    Member:
    #46737
    Messages:
    442
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Alex
    Boston, Ma
    Vehicle:
    2022 Tundra Platinum
    I think I’m getting about 100 feet in an empty parking lot
     
    Alex261, Dec 10, 2020
    #7
  8. Dec 10, 2020 at 3:28 PM
    #8
    2point5seconds

    #8
    2point5seconds Wish I didn't have so much money

    Joined:
    Dec 7, 2020
    Member:
    #55835
    Messages:
    282
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Sensei
    Nor Cal
    Vehicle:
    2019 Tundra SR5 TRD 4WD Double Cab
    Icon Stage 9 lift, 700 pound rated Eibach spring, Sumo Springs (rear), RCI engine skid plate. RCI Lower Control Arm Skid Plates, RCI Transmission Skid Plate, RCI Cat Guards, Rago dash plate. RAM phone holder. Bed rails. Tint. 17x8 Icon Rebound wheels. 315/70/r17 Falken Wildpeaks. AAC Trigger 6 Shooter, midland MTX-115 radio, Chassis Unlimited front bumper, OLB Bar light and ditch lights, Baja Fog lights, Smittybilt winch, Husky floor liners, bed rail, Cali Raised Bed Stiffeners, driver's side grab handle, Wheeler's Offroad front bump stops, Decked Tool Box
    I didn't realize the LED bulbs interfered with the FOB not working. I thought it was the battery too. But the company finally told me that it's a known issue with their bulbs. (would have been nice for them to put it on their ad). I just turned off my cargo lights and it's working now. I'm currently looking for LEDs that do not cause this issue.
     
    2point5seconds, Dec 10, 2020
    #8
    kwan_918 likes this.
  9. Dec 10, 2020 at 4:11 PM
    #9
    Henry2019

    #9
    Henry2019 N/A

    Joined:
    Sep 18, 2019
    Member:
    #36303
    Messages:
    576
    Gender:
    Male
    Houston, Texas
    Vehicle:
    2019 SR5 CM CEMENT GREY
    3/1 Lift Kit 20X9 Fuel Assaults +1 295/60/R20 Falken Wildpeak A/T3W
    VLEDS make specific ones that do not interfere but they aren’t cheap.
     
    Henry2019, Dec 10, 2020
    #9
    Saltyhero13 likes this.
  10. Dec 24, 2020 at 11:50 AM
    #10
    Toptalktoyota

    #10
    Toptalktoyota New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 8, 2020
    Member:
    #53289
    Messages:
    159
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2020 DC SX
    Vleds sku_921_36_5.5k_T
    This is the correct bulb. It will not interfere with the key fob. $25 each
     
    Toptalktoyota, Dec 24, 2020
    #10
  11. Dec 24, 2020 at 12:07 PM
    #11
    KingsAustin

    #11
    KingsAustin Grey Goose II

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2019
    Member:
    #35144
    Messages:
    482
    Gender:
    Male
    Morgan County, AL
    Vehicle:
    2021 Limited Night Shade
    BakFlip MX4, Gator All Weather mats, Console Safe, Ceramic Tint, Roadmaster Active Suspension, Interior/exterior LED conversion, Wireless console charger, AJT designs.
    KingsAustin, Dec 24, 2020
    #11
    kwan_918 likes this.
  12. Dec 12, 2021 at 5:15 PM
    #12
    kwan_918

    #12
    kwan_918 New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 18, 2021
    Member:
    #69494
    Messages:
    33
    Wow, I'm so glad I found this thread...I wouldn't have ever connected new LED lights with the degraded key fob; especially since I didn't notice it right away. I thought for sure it was the battery.

    Only took a minute to prove it though; will be ordering a set of the VLED's.
     
    kwan_918, Dec 12, 2021
    #12
  13. Dec 12, 2021 at 6:57 PM
    #13
    Tundra234

    #13
    Tundra234 New Member

    Joined:
    Nov 30, 2018
    Member:
    #22402
    Messages:
    16,188
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    George
    Florida
    Vehicle:
    2020 Tundra DC SR5 Barcelona
    Alot of them
    I have those Vleds bulbs, but I can tell you that they are not that bright. I am going to take them back out and put my high output Vleds back in and just leave the switch off.
     
    Tundra234, Dec 12, 2021
    #13
  14. Dec 19, 2021 at 2:33 PM
    #14
    kwan_918

    #14
    kwan_918 New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 18, 2021
    Member:
    #69494
    Messages:
    33
    Got the vled bulbs fast and got full range with my fob again. They're about as bright as the ones I originally purchased from Headlight Revolution (GTR T10 - 10 LED); HR was great on the return since they caused problems.
     
    kwan_918, Dec 19, 2021
    #14
  15. Dec 19, 2021 at 2:39 PM
    #15
    Tundra234

    #15
    Tundra234 New Member

    Joined:
    Nov 30, 2018
    Member:
    #22402
    Messages:
    16,188
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    George
    Florida
    Vehicle:
    2020 Tundra DC SR5 Barcelona
    Alot of them
    I have those Vleds currently, the switch is off, and my range sucks.
     
    Tundra234, Dec 19, 2021
    #15
  16. Dec 19, 2021 at 3:07 PM
    #16
    kwan_918

    #16
    kwan_918 New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 18, 2021
    Member:
    #69494
    Messages:
    33
    That's weird, with the cargo switch off I didn't have any interference with HR bulbs; or at least any noticeable issues...only when the cargo lights were actually illuminated. When I switched to the RF Free bulbs from VLED for Tundra I can leave them on or in door setting and don't notice anything different than the OE bulbs.

    Sorry yours aren't working as expected...I'd ping VLED as they should work.
     
    kwan_918, Dec 19, 2021
    #16
  17. Dec 19, 2021 at 3:11 PM
    #17
    Tundra234

    #17
    Tundra234 New Member

    Joined:
    Nov 30, 2018
    Member:
    #22402
    Messages:
    16,188
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    George
    Florida
    Vehicle:
    2020 Tundra DC SR5 Barcelona
    Alot of them
    Since it is weak with the switch off, it's just the nature of them switching to the shark fin for the 2020's.
     
    Tundra234, Dec 19, 2021
    #17
  18. Dec 19, 2021 at 3:30 PM
    #18
    Ericsopa

    #18
    Ericsopa Old man and the sea

    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2015
    Member:
    #2069
    Messages:
    1,401
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Mike
    N of Rio Grande, S of Red, E of Pecos, W of Sabine
    Vehicle:
    2013 Tundra CrewMax TRD Ltd Super Duper White OVtuned
    Hold the fob against your head while pushing the button. It'll triple your range. :D Seriously.
     
    Ericsopa, Dec 19, 2021
    #18
  19. Dec 20, 2021 at 3:03 AM
    #19
    RusPro21

    #19
    RusPro21 Pro is gone! But I’m still here.

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2021
    Member:
    #59216
    Messages:
    1,631
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Don
    Pa.
    2021 Pro!! Nitto’s Tyger blades, Arc audio!
    I have these in from Amazon. Had them in my 2020 4runner Pro. No issues with the tundra. Fyre flys. Also these are bright.
     
    RusPro21, Dec 20, 2021
    #19
  20. Dec 20, 2021 at 6:30 AM
    #20
    DerfM

    #20
    DerfM Knows nothing about trucks

    Joined:
    Jun 9, 2021
    Member:
    #64080
    Messages:
    340
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dan
    South Dakota
    Vehicle:
    2021 TRD Pro MBM
    DerfM, Dec 20, 2021
    #20
Register FREE to Reply!

Products Discussed in

AUTOGINE Super Bright 6000K White LED Interior Light Bulbs Kit Package for 2007-2019 2020 2021 Toyota Tundra + Install Tool
$24.99
To Top