North West BS Thread

The neighborhood roads are finally clear and we get a shart of snow dusting the roads. Classic.

I’m not done with winter or snow yet, but I am done with this snow!

 

Lol and best part, it's only first week of January. February is the worst month for us the last few years. Could be the makings of a long winter.

 

Yep. Already have record snow in the mountains.

I need two weeks. Two weeks to get my new tires, clean up the truck and put all the outdoor Christmas decorations away. Then bring on the next snow storm!

Hmm, need to find some more deicer too. I’m down to half a 5-gallon bucket.

Btw, how is the housing situation going!?

 

Going good so far. I have a contingency plan set up on a new place. Just need to sell mine. Been on the market for 3 days. See how it goes.

 

I’m ready for some real snow. We only got a couple inches here (which is rare) need to hit mt hood for some fun.

 

So watching the news about someone having their keep stolen from the driveway since they left it running has me thinking about smart key and how it works…

I often start the truck and go back inside with the key to grab coffee or check what is taking the kids so long to get going and get the “no key detected” beep as I am walking away.

Does anyone know what can be done without the key once the truck is running? I can’t find anything in the manual on this.

 

My wife’s Grand Cherokee has remote start. We just make sure to lock it but it also won’t allow the car to move with no fob. Not sure on the tundra on how sensitive it is.

 

Mine is after market. Doors auto lock when started. And if key isn't in ignition it shuts off when brake is applied.

 

That’s a hell of a set up. Welcome!

 

Yep - I was able to get out of my road this morning for the first time without having to use 4WD in a week, and then we got an inch this afternoon (though it was just sloppy slush on the road by the time I got home).

 

If you use the three-button-press remote start, your truck will be locked and it will shut off as soon as you unlock it, so no chance of it getting taken.

 

Son of a..

Better luck next year!

 

I totally missed the secret Santa this year….was sooo bummed

 

10"+ and still dumping snow here, I have a feeling I'll be plowing for a while when I get home. Should be an interesting drive back, I live roughly 1700' higher than my work.

 

Holy shit! Send some pics

 

I will, almost off work

 

Do you have push start? That’s what mine is. If I start the truck and walk away with the fob, the truck is still 100% drivable. Someone could just jump in and take off.

 

4+ here and still dumping. Heard another 2-5” expected on the radio this morning.

 

My wife just sent this picture from our garage, 17-18" in 10 hours

 

Wow. Where you located

 

North Central WA

 

I like how she included the snow shovel in the pic. Hint. Hint.
Drive safe buddy!

 

Ouch… those hills can be nasty
Just heavy rain here

 

But how far before the missing key makes it decide it won’t go any more?

 

She ought to at least get you a path to the door to get the shovel!

 

Hmm, good question. From what I’ve seen so far from Toyota’s systems engineers, probably nothing. I should test that out. I have a shielded fob bag I can use. Will add that to my weekend chores

 

Exciting news transport called they’re picking the truck up from the dealer tomorrow should have it here by Monday/Tuesday. Parts being installed as soon as it arrives are

Under-seat rear storage esp kit
Diode dynamics Pro Fogs/Ditch lights
Recovery gear etc from other car
Remove bed rug-linex appointment soon

Items being ordered in the coming weeks
TRD pro grill
Paint matched mirror caps and door handles
Full Fluid switching- Amsoil
TRD pro headlights

 

Curious to know what happens.

 

Made it, 20" and still dumping! Time to plow