Intro post and Remote Start Question (aftermarket FOB wanted)

Hi all, first post. Glad to be here and look forward to keeping up with what's going on with 2.5 gen trucks. I came home a couple of days ago with a new-to-me 2018 Limited.

I've been using the search feature getting caught up on Head Unit upgrades, rear-underseat storage options, and console wireless chargers. I've also done quite a bit of reading on remote start, and I have a question about those.

Preface, I prefer to leave the key in the truck and use a separate FOB on my keychain for lock/unlock. Since the FOB and key are a single unit for my truck, this isn't possible right now.

For user-installed remote start, I'm seeing many people install a 12voltsolutions or Tech12Volts (website down; assume you can still get it by email). I know most prefer that remote start work with their existing FOB, but for me I actually prefer a separate FOB so I can leave the factory key/FOB inside the truck.

Which brings me to my question..... I'm wanting to end up with an aftermarket FOB with the following buttons: REMOTE START, LOCK, & UNLOCK. Is there a remote start system out there that offers this? The aftermarket FOB from 12voltsolutions just has remote start. Not sure about Tech12Volts.

Thanks! And I apologize in advance if this info is already on the forum and I just missed it.

 

After thinking, it really doesn't have to be an aftermarket FOB that is included with a remote start kit..... If I could just find a non-key-attached fob to put on my keychain (OEM or 3rd-party) I could use any remote start kit and it should work just fine with the lock button on the FOB.

So now I guess it's down to the question of can I get a different FOB than came with my truck. I have the H style key/fob

 

Aftermarket remote start have the proximity sensors option. If you have the key fob should unlock when you get close. Compustar T13

 

Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)!

 

Leaving a key and FOB in a vehicle would be a thief's dream. I would not recommend it. Then getting a truck back after they destroyed it would suck. Its easier just getting a remote start for he truck using your original key FOB where u push the lock button 3 times. They don't reprogram your original FOB if that's a concern. Or if something like this is what you may be referring too. By a Toyota FOB like the 2020-21 and program it. or purchase a remote start with a push button start feature.

$90 USA Remote Key Fob Fits 2015-2022 Toyota 4Runner Tundra Tacoma 3-Button Smart Key PN: 89904-35060 HYQ14FBB-0010

https://www.amazon.com/Remote-2015-2022-Toyota-4Runner-3-Button/dp/B0CJ5FKYB3?th=1

or purchase or make a flip key with FOB.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grDa0L4QRzI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz0suBUCdYU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gv5cVxPQ-2Y

 

@Tundra-XP thank you! That's exactly what I'm going to do, convert my H-Smart key to a flip-style key. I'm also buying a dumb key (non-fob) with smart chip that I can get programmed to the truck.

 

Sorry for the late reply. I was going to do the flip key on my last 14 DC but I sold it. LoL

 

Welcome, from Canada!

I installed a Start X remote starter.. but it uses my existing key fob. Works great, 3x lock press and the truck starts. OEM battery died on me a few weeks ago and it didn’t even need reprogramming.. 45min install top to bottom.