How to Fix or Disconnect 1996 to 2002 Toyota 4Runner Factory Alarm from always going off. 3rd Gen 

Glad it worked for you. Yea I’m not sure why my car has that 2nd box for. Maybe it has something to do with key fob remote.

​@@SushinAuto Okay, now _that's_ an interesting setup. You appear to have both the VIP Keyless Entry System _and_ the VIP S1000 alarm tied together. Possibly the rarest combination of all time! With this configuration, it functions essentially like a VIP RS3000 but without the glass breakage sensor. Program a new remote fob to the VIP Keyless entry ECU and you should no longer have issues with the alarm going off all the time.

No problem. Glad u found it.

@@SushinAuto It wasnt there lol. The gen 3 4Runner remote locking system is an enigma. My remote is the heart shaped one with the green button (RS3000). I asked the seller on Ebay for directions on how to orogram and he said its about pressing the red button below steering column in a certain sequence to put it into programming mode (looks like a light but is also a button). Havent tried it yet but this is literally the 3rd way ive been told to reprogram a 3rd gen 4Runner remote lol

Yea man there are I believe 3 different 4runner alarms, from what I understood is the RS3000 is the best one. I wish I had that. They sell a bunch of those remotes on EBay. It’s either under the seat, near the shifter or under the steering wheel.

@@goofsaddggkle7351 I don’t know much about the RS3000, only know what I read, it said it’s a add on that the dealership installs for those who pay extra for the option. Maybe call the dealership service and they can help u out.

@@SushinAuto ahh no worries - i appreciate everyone putting info out here for older vehicles. If I get it sorted will post my own video for future owners

I’m glad I was able to help, let me know if you were successful in programming a remote, because I was thinking I should also get a remote since I have the box for the remote.

@@SushinAuto Yes it was simple once I found that box. just turn the key to on position (without starting) then hold the green button 3 seconds, the red light on dash goes solid red. Then just push the remote button .all done

Awesome thanks a lot, I just bought one.

Haha 🤣😂 yea caught me off guard.

Yea that should fix that issue.

Awesome. Im glad it worked for You.

Yours might be in a different location. Some say they have them under the center console

Yea I know what u are talking about. That happens to so much 4Runners Tacomas, but I don’t know maybe they fixed it by 2000. Cause most of the people that have had issues in the comments were 1999 and older.

@@SushinAuto I think Toyota probably fix all the issues on my model year. All the sensors that trigger the alarm: hood, rear, and four doors are still going strong after 23 years.

@@genxiong2695 yea for sure. I had a 2005 never had any issues with that one. I wanted a 3rd gen. I should sell my 96 and get a 2000-02

Yes the car will start. Your alarm will just be deactivated. Like I showed in the video if you remove the 2nd box, then the car will not start. I just did that for an example to show people to only unplug one box not both of them.

Did it start before and now it doesn’t. Maybe those boxes were removed. Remember in the video when I removed both boxes. It wouldn’t start also.

Or maybe your alarm box is located under the dash below the radio like some newer 4Runners. Mine is a 96, if you have a limited, then yours would be under the radio.

Some 4Runners have them under the center console below the radio

I bought this car like that with No control. I didn’t even know what the issue was at first. Or if buying the control was an option. After I found these boxes I bought the remote and programmed it.

@@SushinAutoI did too and now after a few months owning it with the remote programmed it started to go off by itself

@@GerardoOquendo you see there is definitely an issue with these alarms. This always happens to people.

@@GerardoOquendo hey My best guess in your situation, is that the battery on the remote is dying. These alarms do that when battery on the remote dies because sometimes it can’t get a signal from the remote when you closing it. So it would act exactly like in my situation without the remote.

Honestly every car has its steps u have to follow to program the keys to. My friend just bought on on eBay for her Honda pilot and we followed the setup instructions like 10 times couldn’t get it to work for some reason. Maybe her keyless box is bad and not giving a signal. But I’m I thinking the 97 T100 should be the same as my 96. But I would still double check.

On some 4runners it’s located under the dash below the radio.

Yes you are right. I already ordered them.

Yea could be.

Yours alarm box should be below the radio. Under the dash.

@@SushinAuto i will give it a look thanks! literally checked under each door panel, under the steering wheel and in the hatch panel cant find it. But i i did find the fuse, hopefully i can find alarm so can still use my horn and hazards.

Please reply if you ended up finding it. Because everyone with a limited said it’s not under the seat.

I am not to sure. U have to google what brand airbags Toyota used in 1996.

Mine is also 96

Maybe yours is not sr5. But limited or sport. So it might have it under the stereo

Lol

@@SushinAuto the fob wasn’t working for a long time I replaced the alternator and after restarting the power the click came on was super annoying until I found the fob and resurrected it

That’s what’s up. It’s good having a fob. Kinda annoying to always use the key to open the door

@@SushinAuto I was about to rip out that box 📦 you showed on your video! Was so annoying, subbed! 👍

@@Thefishingplumber glad u fixed it. That’s what’s important bro.

Really? Sequoia too, I hope you get it figured out.

My 2005 Sequoia had an aftermarket alarm like this one but it caused the key fobs and the power door locks not to work. This actually helped

Let me know if worked for you. I’m curious to know if your alarm is also setup like 96 and up.

@@SushinAuto 1990-1995 4Runner alarm is called the "Toyota Vehicle Security System". It's a bit different but mostly works the same way.

Oh ok. Thanks man.

I’m confused. Why turn the car over. This video isn’t about starting issues, it’s about alarm 🚨 going off after locking the doors. You’re not even close to being on the same page buddy, not even on the same book as the video. It’s all good. You probably commented on the wrong video by accident.

​@@SushinAutoI have a 2006 and have the same issue

@@BigBBQJones yea seems like many Toyotas have the same issue.

Your face is a waste of time. If this video doesn’t help u. Why’d u watch it. It saved my life and I’m sure it will others too.

Ugh I just bought a 2002 and wondered wtf the red button was so I pushed it and now it's a nightmare. Going to definitley try this thank you

@@SushinAuto Hey bro, thanks for uploading this video. Very helpful 👌. Much appreciated 🙏. Please ignore the hate and negative comments

@@1malikalik yea I know some people have nothing better to do, sit around all day writing negative comments.

@@SushinAuto Yes sir. Keep doing what you do. I love your channel I already subscribed and I hope to see more great content. Haters will always be amongst us