Toyota Owners! - How To Start Your Car With a DEACTIVATED Key Fob 

I left a question in the comments but I'll ask again here.... I misplaced my key fob but still have the little key (from inside the fob) attached to my key chain. I can unlock the door but can I start the car with just the little metal key inside the fob.

Unfortunately you cannot. Great question.

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Thanks!

What if the actual key doesn't unlock the car door?

@kristinkeller5705 then ya got gipped at the dealer

It's "I saw" not I seen

Great tip it works great, Question how to change dead batteries? Thanks

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You’re very welcome

Hey thanks! I appreciate it. I try!

Yea it feels good because I hope I helped some people avoid getting their Toyotas stolen! Thank you for recognizing 🙏🏼

You’re welcome! You’ll be just fine!

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Glad you liked it!

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You’re welcome my brother

Thank you so much for the compliment. I try my best! I’m always here to help.

Isn’t it sad when you buy a new vehicle for so much money and the salesman hands you the keys and says goodbye! I expressed my #1 want in a new vehicle, auto start! I was told that the vehicle had it, turns out that it doesn’t!!! I live in Arizona, it get up to 120 degrees plus, having the vehicle start and cool down before getting into it was my #1 desire……my vehicle does not have it!!! 😔

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Thank you! Glad to help

Glad this helped!

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@RVH-io3dr hey thanks welcome to the channel! 😎

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Thanks!!

Hey thanks! And I hope you get one! Get one now because it’s gonna be hard for a while!!! I hope you consider subscribing if the videos helped!

@@brianruperti I have one on order since June. It’s all built and everything. Just waiting on delivery to my local dealer. Delivery has been delayed due to a majorly traveled section of I-70 being closed for mudslides here in Colorado. I’ve been told it’s any day now.

@@jonguitarman2003 nice!!! Congrats man! What trim and color did you get?

@@brianruperti Cement trd off road double cab

@@jonguitarman2003 Cement is awesome!!! Good for you. Big congrats. Any mods planned?

Glad I could help! And thank you. You’re going to love it

@@brianruperti thanks man, i'm sure it will be worth the wait.

Be sure to check your slide out key because mine doesn’t even unlock my door

Awesome!!!

yeah I was just about to say this also. There's a coil behind the push button ignition and the toyota logo on the key fob, so when you place the toyota symbol on the ignition button it will beep and start the car.

Nice!

You're welcome!

Thanks! Ok so if you’re speaking about this video, the truck was locked (the fob was deactivated) and I used the key to get in. The alarm wouldn’t go off because I used the trucks key to get inside. The alarm only goes off if the truck is opened without the key or remote. That counts as a break in. The slide out key is made specifically for my truck. Each key fob has a specific key to each car. Same as a house key. But for every day life, I just tap any button to reactivate my fob before leaving the house, and then simply enjoy the convenience of grabbing the door handle to unlock it thanks to my smart key. Hope that helps!

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Aloha

No problem!

Thank you too!

🙏🏼 it’s surreal to me thank you

What’s your year make and model?

@@brianruperti RAV4 XLE 2022.

@chencuenca you should be able to start it with doors closed

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Correct thank you

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching. I re activate, just push lock or unlock

Looking forward to those instructions

@@mikhailp7297 Here are the steps to disable the proximity detector. I believe I found them on a Prius forum. Note - close/open means close or open the driver's door. Unlock means push the unlock button on the fob remote. Start with driver's door unlocked. 1. Unlock once 2. Open once 3. Unlock twice 4. Close, Open, Close, Open 5. Unlock twice 6. Close, Open, Close That's it! Now when you approach the car and grab the door handle the door will stay locked. Use the fob to unlock it or like me, remove the fob battery and get a real key made for the door.

@@uvid4us thanks for this! Do you know how to activate it again?

You’re welcome! You can’t keep it deactivated because it’s needed while running the car. BUT you aren’t vulnerable while running the car. It’s only really when you’re parked and your fob is near the car (e.g. you’re home, at work at a small office) when they can scan the fob and pop the system by tricking the car. Hope that helps.

@@brianruperti this is the answer I was looking for. Thanks again!

You’re welcome. Yes they operate independently so When one is off it is not effected by the other fob.

It’s a serial number for your key. Makes it easier to replace key. I’d keep it with your spare

@@brianrupertiThank you! Will do.

I do not recommend altering the OBD port but do so at your own risk.

@@brianruperti I think I’ll stick to this + a good old steering wheel lock. 😝

Online you can find locks for the ODB port. or get a fake port and tuck the real one back and away.

Lol "they " don't need to insert anything 🤣 If they want it and have knowledge they will get it. Everything you own is sending signals that can be and are being copied and manipulated. Not only can "they" take over your car remotely , they can walk past you or sit a mile away depending on there tools) and take the signals of your cards, garage door, refrigerator, air conditioner, and TV remote ETC ETC ETC And you allow it and pay outrageous amount of money for all the ,"SMART SHIT " Even your vacuum can be used to spy on you if it has any Bluetooth, wifi, smart panel, talks and says it's finished charging etc. Your wallet is filled with signals and hackable information. Carry your key fob ,phones, gate card entry, credit cards etc in a protective case. Hide your garage opener in a special protective bag and don't buy shit that has you agree to permissions. That is the absolute bare minimum of protection if your worried. But most likely wanted to talk about your car. Honestly I've done it even lazier and just called AAA to pick the vehicle up lol especially if you create a new account and haven't received your permanent card yet. 😂 ITS to easy . Getting past there so called security measures is a breeze and the drivers can except tips. My point is you can't do shit to stop someone if they r after your car and its personal . Not someone with half a brain and skill

Hey Patrick thanks for reaching out. Try turning the slider key the other way or turning and holding for a few sec in each direction.

Hey sorry mate not quite sure what you have going on over there. Cheers

We get them special made by a local embroidery company

Probably. I would call a local key smith or dealer for info on this

Thank you. Those are made by Tyger

It will not turn off the alarm

There is not

To start the engine the key must be inside the truck. Will not start if key is outside.

If the new fob is of a high quality

Thank you. And the 2011 Model year may be a little bit old for this method.

That’s a really good point! I’m going to try that myself

Will the truck completely lock using just the slide out key? I’m definitely looking to keep my fob from getting wet when I go fishing. Definitely don’t want to get the fob wet and not be able to go anywhere.

By the way I tried this and it works!

@@jonguitarman2003 yep! With your drivers door open, disable the fob, hide it inside somewhere good, lock the truck from the door, and take your slide out key with you!

​@@jonguitarman2003 Just put you fob and cell phone in a small ziploc baggy and stick it in your pocket.

Sorry I’m not sure what you’re asking

ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-opnQkH9rdow.html 😎

Yes try to put the key fob back together best you can, and tape it with pressure, if you’re lucky, the signal will work for now with the fob in tact.

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Not sure sorry

No you will need the fob

This should work if it has been programmed

Likely not

Sorry I’ve never used a Toyota Starlet

Possibly. Try and let us know!

Faraday pouch is what you are referring to

@@brianruperti thanks for your answer, in fact yesterday I saw one, would you recommend it? Or it can damage the key or in the future damage the signal to turn on the car?

You’re welcome. Faraday pouches can’t damage your key. It just blocks the signal when it is inside. Just be sure to test it out to make sure it’s really working for you.

Pressing a button re activates it

@@brianruperti Thanks. Cheers.

So your menu button should bring up a range of options with “settings” or “setup” being one of them. When you select that, you can go to your navigation setting which will help pick the country. From settings/setup you can also select language. I hope that helps

@@brianruperti ,thanks, I will try

Unfortunately no

🤣

Yes

Try rotating the key 180 degrees and inserting that way

No

Only deactivates the key it is performed on

I believe when the battery dies there is just enough juice to connect the chip to the push start button. More content to come!

Btw congrats on your upgrade! What color and trim did you go with?

@@brianruperti Another off-road, Super White. Wasn't my 1st color choice but there isn't much to choose from at present. Just watched your video on taking the battery out of the fob. That's crazy. Can't figure how that works.

@@dogsavethequeen7689 The super white is nice! It’s our only color with the clear coat actually MIXED into the paint! And thanks for watching my new video it’s interesting to see how that happened!

Call you dealership to order

Yes. Or even with NO battery. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-opnQkH9rdow.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-DmYkK1bzyGk.html

Make sure the fob is assembled correctly.

Should I replaced fob with new one? One day it just stopped working and when I open my truck with key,the alarm goes off and my engine doesn't start. I tried programming old fob but it doesn't program. Shouldn't my engine start without fob? What could be the problem?

Yes. I have a video about how it works and how to do it. I have inquired about this which is how I learned this. The deactivation was the solution given by the techs and corporate reps. My video on it will show you exactly how it works and how to do it.

@@brianruperti well I guess that’s all one can do Thanks

Also, I did some research on your claim about the news reports. It seems that was a big flare up in Ottawa. It hasn’t been a chronic issue ever for Toyota. In fact, though Toyota does make the list of top stolen cars, their numbers are about half of their competition (Honda). Check out this list from 2020: 1. Honda Civic - Number of Thefts: 38,426 2. Honda Accord - Number of Thefts: 36,815 3. Ford Pickup (Full-size) - Number of Thefts: 36,355 4. Chevrolet Pickup (Full-size) - Number of Thefts: 31,566 5. Toyota Camry - Number of Thefts: 16,906 6. Nissan Altima - Number of Thefts: 13,284 7. Toyota Corolla - Number of Thefts: 12,388 8. GMC Pickup (Full size) - Number of Thefts: 11,708 9. Dodge Pickup (full size) - Number of Thefts: 11,226 10. Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee - Number of Thefts: 9,818

@@brianruperti yes. I live in Canada and I am 4h from Ottawa. I am looking at getting a 4Runner so at least it helps. Thanks!

@@runningbuffalo4326 Yes you do what you can. If you are new to the Toyota brand, all I can say is, Toyota culture goes deep. Kaizen (always getting better over time) is a big deal to Toyota and it’s true team members. It is a family. We love Toyota’s because of their reliability, dependability, and durability. Toyota is the only brand I’ve seen really listen to it’s customers and have a gateway to communicate with them. It’s also the only brand I’ve seen honor such a huge recall for so many years (the truck frame recall). So if you’re on the fence, I’m always here to guide you and inform you. Deactivating the key is a very strong form of theft protection. But with almost every single new Toyota coming standard with Safety Connect, and many with remote connect, the vehicles location is monitored vis GPS which helps with recovery, God forbid needed. I hope you watch my video “Attention all Toyota Owners” and read the comments and have faith in giving the brand a try. You might stay for life!

Watch this for explanation ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3Wmr1VPU8cw.html

First you save on battery life since the remote is no longer transmiting and this also will not allow any thieves to copy the transmiting code. Anyone with the correct equipment can copy the code and put it in another fog.

You have to call AAA or roadside to get your door open for you.

He had a video a couple weeks back ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3Wmr1VPU8cw.html. Just after the 2 min mark. But yes would've been added help to link the vid or review how to deactivate in this vid.

@@co7717 I will add that link to my description thanks!

Thanks m8

@@RavRob you’re welcome!

Yea I’m just concerned it won’t do what I need it to do. Theoretically, when the battery dies, it has just enough juice left to slightly bump the signal when the fob is pushed against the push start button. Taking the battery out wouldn’t let me demonstrate that. But still might be worth trying!

@@brianruperti The fella in a video titled "How to start your Toyota if your key fob battery is dead #shorts" took the battery out and accomplished the same trick. (The link is a mile long) Thanks. Subbed.

No you need the fob present if the car has a fob

Why?

Thanks!

What car do you have

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Yes but what’s the point of that?

Nope. After the 3 years (with Audio plus) or 10 years (with Premium Audio) you then have to subscribe to Remote Connect to continue the option from the fob.

@@brianruperti Yeah. Something like that. Where I’m from, Continental Subaru and Honda started a subscription based battery program with a company called ‘foreverstart’ where you pay $75 every three years which apparently covers the battery and the auto start. Steve Lehto’s channel informed me about Toyota’s practice on the key fob thing. I think they are backpedaling on it due to the bad press they’re getting on it. From what I heard, it doesn’t roll onto the next owner so if someone buys it used, they have to immediately start with the subscription pay for the key fob. If it was on the phone, or something third party like the XM radio it would be a different story.