Thanks for the tip. My keys are on a hook near the side door where I park. I wondered if someone could open the car door because of the close proximity.
A thief definitely can. These thieves use a repeater device that capture the signal from the key fob to transmit it to the onboard receiver in the vehicle. It can definitely allow them to unlock and open the door, and take your vehicle while you’re sound asleep. While this tip is practical, useful and a cheap way to stop the transmitter in your key fob to completely stop, if you prefer you can purchase a an RFID blocking case that covers the entire key fob and does the same in stopping any signal from emitting from within the cover. They’re about $11 to $20. it’s not that bad in pricing, but if you’re not looking to not spend any money then the tip on disabling the transmitter with a few simple clicks works just as well.
My daughter was with a friend and found the friend had to be well over 100 feet away, nearly 200 feet away, before the car was securely locked. Think about that in a crowded parking lot or especially your own driveway. They may not be able to steal your car by driving away, but they can wait in the back seat to attack you or steal whatever you have in the car.
This feature is somewhere in the manual, although not many people know this. Here in the Netherlands, many cars are stolen by software manipulation, as was show here. I use this practice allway and battery lasted for 7 years, while using my Auris daily. Very usefull tutorial indeed.
You are AMAZING!!!! Just spent half a day in a 100 degree parking lot trying to keep my new toyota “ locked” Neither their sales or service could fix this THANK YOU ( from me & my sister & some neighbors 😊)
Newer Toyota / Lexus keyless fobs have moved over to the motion detection type, they automatically stop transmitting the signal after a few minutes once they sense the keyless fob has stopped moving. This is one of the reasons the car thieves now use the CAN invader method instead of relay theft. AFAIK if it has Toyota / Lexus safety sense 3.0 then the CAN invader method shouldn't work as the CAN encryption hasn't been cracked - YET!
I've got my spare smart key turned off this way on my Rav4 three years ago when I bought it. But I had forgotten how to do it. I think I'll start doing this every day on my 1st smart key.
Will have to try this on my 21 Jeep and my wifes 15 chevy. I ordered my Jeep with a built in theft deterrent... a 6 speed manual transmission. Went to get my oil changed the other day the kid came in and told the boss it had a manual. No one on staff knew how to operate a stick so i had to pull it in for them. Best investment i have made was gettting that Jeep with a stick.
My '23 rav4 fob goes to sleep after some time (10-15) minutes or so. had them on the passenger seat waiting in line for school pick up, when i tried to start rav, it said key Not detected. Jiggled them to wake up the fob and all good. The trick in this video i will use when at a theme park where they are constantly moving.
I just bought my first Toyota after a lifetime of Honda ownership. I love my new car but I was surprised by how basic Toyota’s key fob was. Honda fobs have a proximity sensor where you can set the doors to unlock or lock a set distance when you are walking to or away from the vehicle. The driver seat and mirror settings are activated when the corresponding key opens the door. You can start the car from your fob and the “real” secret key has the capability to actually start the car.
Nice to know. I just bought a new Corolla Cross hybrid and I was worried about the key being in close proximity to the vehicle that's parked in the driveway also now I'm not wasting the battery on my second key.
One thing that I do is place my key in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. This acts like a “Faraday Cage.” It prevents any signal from getting in or out. It also works well for cell phones!
All FoBs should have a manual-only mode where proximity features are disabled, got to press the button to unlock and present the FoB to an NFC-style reader to start.
There could be. On my 2007 Camry Hybrid you could do some button gymnastics which would change the door open button from unlocking the two front doors to unlocking all four doors. Wasn't in the manual. Read about it on a user's forum.
@@toma5153on my Avalon the Auto Unlock can be adjusted in the car’s settings menu so that grabbing the drivers door handle unlocks all doors or just the drivers door. On the key fob two clicks on the unlock button and all doors will unlock. Two clicks on the lock button and the doors lock as well as all the lights shut off.
Thanks for the tip. I wish buyers could choose between “old school” keyed ignition vs push button start. I love my new 2023 4Runner, but I could do without the fancy starter.
I have washed my new Sienna, and have had the side door and rear hatch open when I wash in the sensor area. Locking the car and leaving the keys in the house stops that, but this method is easier.
This is a good trick, and it needs to be done within a 5 second window as some toyotas have the long press of the lock button open the windows (dealer visit enabled feature)
i want the old fashion key fob. I don't care about the proximity function. I can push a button. i wish there is a way to program the fob to be an old fashion fob.
I bought a 2022 prius and it is deactivated. In my situation I want to activate the passive entry. This car was a corporate vehicle. Now I know what is wrong. I thought my was broken. When I watched your video, it was deactivated that’s all. What a relief. Now, I want to activate it again so it will be back to normal. Can you tell me how to do this. Thank you ☺️
We have a lexus and that disabled feature is ok if the dealer wants to leave the fob on your car but otherwise becomes INCONVENIENT ! The auto industry needs to fix this problem and they will . The vehicle should be what wakes up the fob ,not this ongoing communication. I guess going back to actually having to press a button or use the key is now cool again .
Thanks! So much to learn about my 2023 Hybrid Highlander! I'll try this to save battery & feel a bit safer. I just can't get my remote start to work properly. It works from my key fob, but when I open door it goes off . What would cause that?
How to deactivate the theft deterrent system of the toyota wigo 2024? The car with lock icon keeps on blinking. I don’t want it activated since I have a safe parking space and it might activate whenever I am not around and may drained my car battery due to the alarm sound and blinking headlights
Thanks for the tip! What years models is this for? If I have a 2010 Highlander with keyless entry, it doesn't have this buttons-to-disable feature. Is there a compatible newer version of the key fob that does have this feature?
So you have to press the buttons again after each time you use it to turn it off again? Is there no way to shut off the continual pinging once and leave it off?
Hi any help.. my 4runner is brand new... so i only changed setting of unlock from driver only to all. Then after that my lock and unlock button now did not work but it can the sensor on grab handle works fine. I can lock by pressing the sensor but not the key. What do you think is the issue? Thank you
You only disable when you leave the car or ho in your home for the night. Reactivate by pressing any button to enter vehicle and start your vehicle as normal.
This looks very useful, and so many of the other comments were useful as well. My question is when I want to get back into and start my car how do I do that?
I keep my fob in a small faraday bag after I parked, whether at home or anywhere else. The inconvenience is, I have to take it out the bag to get in or start the car.
Works on Lexus also. The sad part is your car is basically a computer. Hackers can get in. They should use a rolling code like on garage doors. That’s why they went from a single code, hackers catching the signal and opening your garage.
Can I ask you a question? You know Lexus will also give you a card key besides the key fob. Even though you turn off the key fob, your card key is still sending the signal (because there is no button to turn off the card key). So does that mean the thief still able to use the signal from the card key to program into the blank key fob?
Unfortunately there is a new method where the thief’s do not need a key to steal your Toyota or Lexus, it’s called CAN injection where they can hook into the CAN system from your headlights.
@@hyde4never if it’s sending out a signal then I guess the answer is yes. I’m not sure though because my car didn’t come with one. I would buy a cheap case and keep it in there just to be sure. I protect my vehicle with a remote kill switch. With no power you aren’t going anywhere. You should also lock your hood.
Yeah the functionality is there, unfortunately nobody is ever going to do this on a daily basis. It's easier to put the keys in a wireless proof box or basket at home.
I have that feature on our 2023 Camry and my 2022 Hyundai Kona. Lucky for us, we keep our cars inside our garage at night. When parked during the day in a shopping center, the keyfob in our pockets are too far away from the car for anyone to "steal" the signal to unlock the car. Great tip though for those older cars who are stolen more often!
No it's possible. One thief goes behind you to a shopping center with a retransmitter device and the other one goes to your car with receiving device. The signal from your keys is retransmitted so the car thinks that you are standing nearby and unlock the door.
You can block the signal from being transmitted though with an aluminium box case. Yes, clunky cover for a key fob but worth it.Think its called a Faraday key fob case.
Thank you! Actually these remote keys are quite handy. I put it in my backpack with car documents and almost never take it out. When I come close to my car it senses me and gently turns lights on inside the car. I just grab a door handle and open the door. And the door unlocks automatically. What could be simpler?
It's a great idea but it needs to be a toggle feature. Once you push any of the buttons to lock/unlock the car, it goes back to broadcasting the RFID signal and you have to do that process all over again. Instead, they should make it to where you do it once to turn off the broadcasting, and it stays off untill you repeat those steps with the buttons again and it turns back on.
Because there’s a 572 page detailed manual that comes with the car and the manufacturer can’t be responsible for laziness. Not to worry there’s always someone on the internet that can save you the trouble: the page you’re looking for is 109. You’re welcome.
@@rob5944 Good question. Simple answer: click bait title. In any case I’d criticize the fact that he presupposes every Corolla comes with keyless entry. Mine doesn’t, for example.
@@m3photo726 handy to know though. TBH I don't read a car manual from cover to cover, only the parts relevant to anything particular I need to understand. I treat it as a reference book. I have an old fashioned key for our cars at the moment anyway.
I have replaced my batteries on the key fob and the key fob does work. From time to time I noticed that the car says the batteries I believe in the key fob are low but after pulling the battery out and checking it they are not low. I also noticed when I get into the car if it doesn't detect the key fob if I stay there for about 20 seconds it will finally see the keys. what do you think this problem could be?
If you've dropped it several times, it may have internal damge in the transmitter signal. I'g call the dealership to out what test can be done to confirm this in case you need a replacment.
@@NowYouKnow007 I will check to see if both fobs act the same way. One fob could be damaged but I think you would just lose communication altogether not report a weak battery condition. Let me dig into this a little more see what I can find out.
I have a Dealer friend, and he has a concern that you may “brick” the remote if it’s not a built in normal option for that particular setup. Anyone experience that??
You can also take your Toyota and key fob to the dealer where they can set the fob to roll down all the windows, along with the sun roof, with a press and hold of the unlock button. Handy on a hot sunny day.
I already miss my old stamped brass key that I used when I necessarily replaced my previous worn out car. Newfangled technology creates more problems than they solve when so-called convenience is the selling point. Wished car makers made the introduction to contactless (keyless) entry with better forethought or more gradual transition to test its downsides.
I have always had the physical key(that is tucked inside the fob) separately for increased security as the fob is relatively easy albeit expensive to re-programmed while the key isn't.
Thanks for the tip. My keys are on a hook near the side door where I park. I wondered if someone could open the car door because of the close proximity.
Glad you found this helpful.
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A thief definitely can. These thieves use a repeater device that capture the signal from the key fob to transmit it to the onboard receiver in the vehicle. It can definitely allow them to unlock and open the door, and take your vehicle while you’re sound asleep.
While this tip is practical, useful and a cheap way to stop the transmitter in your key fob to completely stop, if you prefer you can purchase a an RFID blocking case that covers the entire key fob and does the same in stopping any signal from emitting from within the cover. They’re about $11 to $20. it’s not that bad in pricing, but if you’re not looking to not spend any money then the tip on disabling the transmitter with a few simple clicks works just as well.
My daughter was with a friend and found the friend had to be well over 100 feet away, nearly 200 feet away, before the car was securely locked. Think about that in a crowded parking lot or especially your own driveway. They may not be able to steal your car by driving away, but they can wait in the back seat to attack you or steal whatever you have in the car.
@@tommissouri4871LOL I don’t know what kind of car you’re talking about but I can lock my car immediately after exiting it with my key fob.
I just bought a 2023 Corolla and this was NOT explained to me at the dealership. Much thanks for some good information.
My observation is that many dealers are not fully aware of all features. That is where TH-cam comes to our rescue!!0
Thank you! I wish Toyota dealers will tell you this when buying a car. I have a 2023 Camry and they never went over this feature.
The dealer never told me this when I bought the vehicle. Thanks!
Now you know. ;-)
The dealer was probably clueless.
That defeats the purpose of keyless entry that’s even if they know it they wouldn’t want to teach us 😂😂
This feature is somewhere in the manual, although not many people know this. Here in the Netherlands, many cars are stolen by software manipulation, as was show here. I use this practice allway and battery lasted for 7 years, while using my Auris daily. Very usefull tutorial indeed.
You are AMAZING!!!!
Just spent half a day in a 100 degree parking lot trying to keep my new toyota “ locked”
Neither their sales or service could fix this
THANK YOU
( from me & my sister & some neighbors 😊)
I just keep my key fob in an RFID pouch. No more signals, no cloning theft risk. Great to know this also saves the battery life.
Thanks for checking out the video
That's a good idea! I could have a small one by the side door where my keys are.
Yes I bought 2 for my husband
How does it save battery life? It still emits the signal, it just doesn’t leave your RFID pouch.
Newer Toyota / Lexus keyless fobs have moved over to the motion detection type, they automatically stop transmitting the signal after a few minutes once they sense the keyless fob has stopped moving. This is one of the reasons the car thieves now use the CAN invader method instead of relay theft. AFAIK if it has Toyota / Lexus safety sense 3.0 then the CAN invader method shouldn't work as the CAN encryption hasn't been cracked - YET!
Starting what year ?
@@ralanham76 - It's also model dependent as the newer type fobs where introduced in stages.
Please define your terms, using jargon doesn’t help the reader. CAN Bus=Controller Area Network.
Its great, I ordered a new GH recently.
Really? Cool! I hope this is true for my fob. I just got a 2023 toyota on safety sense 3.0. Still might use this trick just in case
Thanks for the tip! Now I know!
I generally keep my FOB in a little Faraday box in the house. But I like the idea of disabling the FOB all together.
Thank you. Now I can stop worrying about constantly replacing batteries.
I've got my spare smart key turned off this way on my Rav4 three years ago when I bought it. But I had forgotten how to do it. I think I'll start doing this every day on my 1st smart key.
Will have to try this on my 21 Jeep and my wifes 15 chevy. I ordered my Jeep with a built in theft deterrent... a 6 speed manual transmission. Went to get my oil changed the other day the kid came in and told the boss it had a manual. No one on staff knew how to operate a stick so i had to pull it in for them. Best investment i have made was gettting that Jeep with a stick.
😂 that happened to me at work. 😊😊
@@jayjudd6518also happened to me at a Kia dealership…
Very useful to know, had no idea you could deactivate it.
My '23 rav4 fob goes to sleep after some time (10-15) minutes or so. had them on the passenger seat waiting in line for school pick up, when i tried to start rav, it said key Not detected. Jiggled them to wake up the fob and all good. The trick in this video i will use when at a theme park where they are constantly moving.
I just bought my first Toyota after a lifetime of Honda ownership. I love my new car but I was surprised by how basic Toyota’s key fob was. Honda fobs have a proximity sensor where you can set the doors to unlock or lock a set distance when you are walking to or away from the vehicle. The driver seat and mirror settings are activated when the corresponding key opens the door. You can start the car from your fob and the “real” secret key has the capability to actually start the car.
Nice to know. I just bought a new Corolla Cross hybrid and I was worried about the key being in close proximity to the vehicle that's parked in the driveway also now I'm not wasting the battery on my second key.
One thing that I do is place my key in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. This acts like a “Faraday Cage.” It prevents any signal from getting in or out. It also works well for cell phones!
Great video. You can tweak your car with a $20 scanner so the car auto locks when you walk away, you can tweak it so you roll down the window.
Wow. My mom had a Toyota keyfob back in 2008 and this is brand new to me. Thank you!
All FoBs should have a manual-only mode where proximity features are disabled, got to press the button to unlock and present the FoB to an NFC-style reader to start.
Thats so awesome, i just tested it, it worked on my 2024 camry XLE! Thanks!!!!
Thanks! If there's any other hidden combos in that fob, would love to see more videos about it!
For sure! Thanks for watching. :-)
There could be. On my 2007 Camry Hybrid you could do some button gymnastics which would change the door open button from unlocking the two front doors to unlocking all four doors. Wasn't in the manual. Read about it on a user's forum.
@@toma5153on my Avalon the Auto Unlock can be adjusted in the car’s settings menu so that grabbing the drivers door handle unlocks all doors or just the drivers door. On the key fob two clicks on the unlock button and all doors will unlock. Two clicks on the lock button and the doors lock as well as all the lights shut off.
That's f'd up. Thank you so much for the video. It works on my RCF.
I didn't know about this, and we have two late model Toyota cars in the household. Great tip!
Glad you found this video helpful
Thanks for the tip. I wish buyers could choose between “old school” keyed ignition vs push button start. I love my new 2023 4Runner, but I could do without the fancy starter.
I have washed my new Sienna, and have had the side door and rear hatch open when I wash in the sensor area. Locking the car and leaving the keys in the house stops that, but this method is easier.
If you have 2 fobs, does disabling one automatically disable the other or do you have to manually disable each 1? Useful video thank you
The procedure disables the fob, not the vehicle do the second fob will still work
This is a good trick, and it needs to be done within a 5 second window as some toyotas have the long press of the lock button open the windows (dealer visit enabled feature)
i want the old fashion key fob. I don't care about the proximity function. I can push a button.
i wish there is a way to program the fob to be an old fashion fob.
That would be nice, thanks for watching
That's not just Toyota my dodge challenger super bee does it to. My Nissan altima used to roll up and down the windows when you did that.
thank you for this info! what are you thoughts on a faraday bag? I'm seeing some mixed reviews on those.. do those bags "wear out" over time?
The metal tins the cough drops come in work really good.
Does this work ONLY on Toyota?
Or ALL Makes like for instance Dodge?
And is it the same entry for all Makes?
I bought a 2022 prius and it is deactivated. In my situation I want to activate the passive entry. This car was a corporate vehicle. Now I know what is wrong. I thought my was broken. When I watched your video, it was deactivated that’s all. What a relief. Now, I want to activate it again so it will be back to normal. Can you tell me how to do this. Thank you ☺️
We have a lexus and that disabled feature is ok if the dealer wants to leave the fob on your car but otherwise becomes INCONVENIENT ! The auto industry needs to fix this problem and they will . The vehicle should be what wakes up the fob ,not this ongoing communication. I guess going back to actually having to press a button or use the key is now cool again .
@Marvin-fn7ks that's called lazy not inconvenient. I bet the inconvenient will be convenient when yours is stolen and your walking
Though our new car isn't Toyota, I will forward to my husband and compare this I fo. Very interesting and useful video as I'm not tech-minded. 👍👍👍
Thanks! So much to learn about my 2023 Hybrid Highlander! I'll try this to save battery & feel a bit safer. I just can't get my remote start to work properly. It works from my key fob, but when I open door it goes off . What would cause that?
Mine did this too. Don't know why though.
this is brilliant. just leased a new 2024 RAV4. good to know ..Thanks
Do I need to disable both key fobs? My husband has one as well and at night I like to disable mine but wasn’t sure if I need him to do the same?
Yes, disabling one has no affect on the other so you need to disable the other separately.
When did Toyota start with this technology? I have a 2017 Tundra, I'm guessing it started some time after this year.
Appreicate you !! As the saying goes, you learn something new everyday ..with a little help from a friend 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
CHR 2017, Uk, it’s in the manual about page 48.
How to deactivate the theft deterrent system of the toyota wigo 2024? The car with lock icon keeps on blinking. I don’t want it activated since I have a safe parking space and it might activate whenever I am not around and may drained my car battery due to the alarm sound and blinking headlights
I do have some questions Sir. How to open the engine without opening the car door lock?
How do you ENABLE the smart key fob again? Same steps?
Just press any button to wake it up
Do you recommend doing this to the spare FOB key sitting in my drawer at home?
Sure thing
If the battery in the keyfob is replaced, does the setting go back to default?
Yes
Thanks for the tip!
What years models is this for? If I have a 2010 Highlander with keyless entry, it doesn't have this buttons-to-disable feature. Is there a compatible newer version of the key fob that does have this feature?
So you have to press the buttons again after each time you use it to turn it off again? Is there no way to shut off the continual pinging once and leave it off?
Nice tip. Do you need to reenter the disabling method each time you unlock your car?
Hit any button to reactivate the fob
Can you disable one remote and still use the other one normally
Yes
Hi any help.. my 4runner is brand new... so i only changed setting of unlock from driver only to all. Then after that my lock and unlock button now did not work but it can the sensor on grab handle works fine. I can lock by pressing the sensor but not the key. What do you think is the issue? Thank you
What about starting the engine? Do I then have to put the key fob to the "start" button?
You only disable when you leave the car or ho in your home for the night. Reactivate by pressing any button to enter vehicle and start your vehicle as normal.
@@NowYouKnow007
Thanks.
Greetings from Poland
Do I need to be a specific distance from the car to re-engage the key fob?
I’d imagine distance would vary from vehicle to vehicle and FOB but it would be the same distance as you normally would be at to lock/unlock etc.
I wish this worked for my 2012 Toyota Avalon. What year did they implement this feature anyway?
How'd you make it blow the semi's horn??
Twas a fluke!
This looks very useful, and so many of the other comments were useful as well. My question is when I want to get back into and start my car how do I do that?
Fellow Canadian! Thx for this video
Thanks for watching, eh 😉
I keep my fob in a small faraday bag after I parked, whether at home or anywhere else. The inconvenience is, I have to take it out the bag to get in or start the car.
Will putting the key fob in an Altoids mint box block the signal ?
Great info! Most people have 2 FOBs. If you do this to 1 FOB does this automatically shut off the 2nd or do you have to do both FOBs?
Both
Thank you very much for this valuable info .
what if an attempt happened and you disabled it after will they be able to take it the second time with key fob being disabled
After doing this can you remote start the vehicle? Does it stay on this feature or do you have to turn the feature on after every use?
Works on Lexus also. The sad part is your car is basically a computer. Hackers can get in. They should use a rolling code like on garage doors. That’s why they went from a single code, hackers catching the signal and opening your garage.
Ahh, good suggestion.
Can I ask you a question? You know Lexus will also give you a card key besides the key fob. Even though you turn off the key fob, your card key is still sending the signal (because there is no button to turn off the card key). So does that mean the thief still able to use the signal from the card key to program into the blank key fob?
Unfortunately there is a new method where the thief’s do not need a key to steal your Toyota or Lexus, it’s called CAN injection where they can hook into the CAN system from your headlights.
@@scud3238 I protect my ride with a remote battery kill switch. Lock your hood and they can’t do anything about it. Old tech to beat new tech.
@@hyde4never if it’s sending out a signal then I guess the answer is yes. I’m not sure though because my car didn’t come with one. I would buy a cheap case and keep it in there just to be sure. I protect my vehicle with a remote kill switch. With no power you aren’t going anywhere. You should also lock your hood.
Some stupid questions here: does this work on such and a car? If they own such car, why dont they go and try it out?
Do I need to do the deactivation every time I leave my car? If not, how to activate again?
De-Activate it any time you feel it may be necessary, to re-activate the FOB, just press any button.
Does the deactivate option work if you store your deactivated key phob next to a second one close by that might still be sending a signal?
Did I read it right,
If one is ON,
and one is OFF,
Do they Interact With Each Other???
My Guess OFF,
Would be the Clue?
When you deactivate a key fob, it is iff until you press a button again. It will not communicate at all, not with your car or another key fob.
@@NowYouKnow007 works - thanks
Yeah the functionality is there, unfortunately nobody is ever going to do this on a daily basis. It's easier to put the keys in a wireless proof box or basket at home.
Do any other manufacturers have this ability?
That is so cool. Thanks for the info.
I have that feature on our 2023 Camry and my 2022 Hyundai Kona. Lucky for us, we keep our cars inside our garage at night. When parked during the day in a shopping center, the keyfob in our pockets are too far away from the car for anyone to "steal" the signal to unlock the car. Great tip though for those older cars who are stolen more often!
No it's possible. One thief goes behind you to a shopping center with a retransmitter device and the other one goes to your car with receiving device. The signal from your keys is retransmitted so the car thinks that you are standing nearby and unlock the door.
You can block the signal from being transmitted though with an aluminium box case. Yes, clunky cover for a key fob but worth it.Think its called a Faraday key fob case.
Does this work on all Toyota with similar/same features
It should
Truly amazing work!
A toggle switch in the car, wire from distributor to switch and one to earth, ignition system disabled.
on my lexus the key has to be within probably 2 or 3 feet of the car otherwise the proximity sensors dont work so im not too worried about it.
Which models exactly have this feature?
Most models of the last 5-6 years or so. You can always try yours and see or inquire with the dealership
I have a small metal container with lid I started putting them in.
Does this work for a key fob of a 2010 Toyota Prius?
I don’t think so. But you could try.
Thank you! Actually these remote keys are quite handy. I put it in my backpack with car documents and almost never take it out. When I come close to my car it senses me and gently turns lights on inside the car. I just grab a door handle and open the door. And the door unlocks automatically. What could be simpler?
On my VW it is disabled by pressing the lock button then within 5 seconds touching the lock depression on the handle.
It's a great idea but it needs to be a toggle feature. Once you push any of the buttons to lock/unlock the car, it goes back to broadcasting the RFID signal and you have to do that process all over again. Instead, they should make it to where you do it once to turn off the broadcasting, and it stays off untill you repeat those steps with the buttons again and it turns back on.
Does this trick also work with Honda key’s ?
Works like a charm, thank you. Why the hell doesn’t Toyota tell us this.
Because there’s a 572 page detailed manual that comes with the car and the manufacturer can’t be responsible for laziness. Not to worry there’s always someone on the internet that can save you the trouble: the page you’re looking for is 109. You’re welcome.
@@m3photo726 may I ask why your here watching this then? lol
@@rob5944 Cause we thought that he was going to talk about something not included in the manual
@@rob5944 Good question. Simple answer: click bait title. In any case I’d criticize the fact that he presupposes every Corolla comes with keyless entry. Mine doesn’t, for example.
@@m3photo726 handy to know though. TBH I don't read a car manual from cover to cover, only the parts relevant to anything particular I need to understand. I treat it as a reference book. I have an old fashioned key for our cars at the moment anyway.
Does this work with Santa Fe Fob ?
thanks for showing that feature! if someone was close to your car, they could get in and start it when you were walking up
You would really have to be in the car to start it. The proximity needed to start the car is less.
thanks… learned new trim 😊
A little on/off switch on the fob would be better
Same for Honda too?
Not sure about that. They may have something similar.
No one reads their car manuals, and that's sad. 😢 Thanks for the tip!
Thanks. Is this universal or Toyota specific
Other brands may have something similar. Best to check with the dealership.
I have replaced my batteries on the key fob and the key fob does work. From time to time I noticed that the car says the batteries I believe in the key fob are low but after pulling the battery out and checking it they are not low. I also noticed when I get into the car if it doesn't detect the key fob if I stay there for about 20 seconds it will finally see the keys. what do you think this problem could be?
If you've dropped it several times, it may have internal damge in the transmitter signal. I'g call the dealership to out what test can be done to confirm this in case you need a replacment.
@@NowYouKnow007 I will check to see if both fobs act the same way. One fob could be damaged but I think you would just lose communication altogether not report a weak battery condition. Let me dig into this a little more see what I can find out.
I have a Dealer friend, and he has a concern that you may “brick” the remote if it’s not a built in normal option for that particular setup. Anyone experience that??
Very doubtful as that button combination could easily be done accidentally by a kid playing with them or being pressed in your pocket.
You can also take your Toyota and key fob to the dealer where they can set the fob to roll down all the windows, along with the sun roof, with a press and hold of the unlock button. Handy on a hot sunny day.
Handy add on tip. Thanks for sharing.
How do you turn the fob on?
touch any button to re-activate the FOB
I was all excited for this to work but it worked for neither of my 2014 PiP fobs 😔. We go through batteries like crazy.
Dang, too bad.
I already miss my old stamped brass key that I used when I necessarily replaced my previous worn out car.
Newfangled technology creates more problems than they solve when so-called convenience is the selling point. Wished car makers made the introduction to contactless (keyless) entry with better forethought or more gradual transition to test its downsides.
Awesome!! Does this work on 2022 RAV4?
yes
I have always had the physical key(that is tucked inside the fob) separately for increased security as the fob is relatively easy albeit expensive to re-programmed while the key isn't.
that's how to unlock the door. But can keyless start be done?
Did you watch the whole video? this function disables the FOB entirely. So no unlocking the door or vehicle start
Will this work on my BMW x5
Excellent …. Thank you!
Thank you, it works on my 2014 Camry.😀