Remote Starting

[Firmie]

When I do a remote start from the app, it in fact does start etc, then when I get in an alert pops up that says a new key has been detected please contact dealer. Then immediately it shuts itself off. What's that all about?

 

[DD214]

I think someone mentioned that once you connect the remote/digital key, that warning will go away after a period of time.

 

[Firmie]

yah. digital key connected...weird. I shall be patient.

 

[OutandAbout]

It worked once with the digital key and then stopped working. Once it started and then shut down as described, now it doesn’t work at all. Not sure what is happening.

 

[chrisw2069]

It’s like molasses!!!! Very very slow to start with smart key and/or App

 

[melchg]

I've seen a YouTube video that shows you're able to remote start with the key fob if you have remote connect service, but it doesn't work for me. Can anyone confirm this works and have suggestions to try?
I am able to start the car from my phone.

 

[Captain Trips]

I've seen a YouTube video that shows you're able to remote start with the key fob if you have remote connect service, but it doesn't work for me. Can anyone confirm this works and have suggestions to try?
I am able to start the car from my phone.

Starting from the key fob is finicky. You have to get the button press and the timing perfect.

 

[jnsplace]

Recently my dealer demo'd this function for me on 3 different vehicles.....I have to agree it's finicky. You all are not alone apparently.

 

[EOD Guy]

Click, 1/2 sec, click, 1/2 sec, click and hold.

 

[melchg]

It worked! ... But it "only" took like 5 tries

Click, 1/2 sec, click, 1/2 sec, click and hold.

 

[JSFoster75]

It worked! ... But it "only" took like 5 tries

Good news, with all that clicking, it will keep your hands warm long enough for the vehicle to warm up in the winter... LOL

 

[ultane]

Click, 1/2 sec, click, 1/2 sec, click and hold.

What button are you ‘clicking’?

 

[EOD Guy]

What button are you ‘clicking’?

Lock button on the fob

 

[EOD Guy]

In the winter when I was working, I had it down to a science. 1st try every day, then it gets warmer and I have to get the rhythm down again.....LOL. Now they said once your Toyota subscription runs out and you don't renew, the remote start won't work anymore...... that was BS. They also said once your subscription ran out the maps wouldn't work........ that was BS as well (this was on my Taco).

 

[Pierac]

When I do a remote start from the app, it in fact does start etc, then when I get in an alert pops up that says a new key has been detected please contact dealer. Then immediately it shuts itself off. What's that all about?

I have the same issue every time.... I Just ignore it until I delete the app when the free trial runs out... slowly learning how to do the same with the key fob... much harder but it will be free for 10 years or more...