90RunnerRed

So at about 2:30 this morning my wife taps me on the shoulder and proceeds to tell me she thinks she hears the 4Runner running. Well needless to say that caught my attention in a hurry and I jumped up to go check it out. The truck was running and it showed all the signs of being started via remote start. The keys were sitting on my dresser in the room with us so I'm pretty sure the button didn't get pushed. Anyone have any ideas what could cause it to start on its own? I just replaced the battery in the remote and the car battery shows no signs of weakening.

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1986 4Runner, 4.88's, 4.7 Transfer, 3 in Rough Country, 33's (need's some lovin)
1987 4Runner, SR5
1990 4Runner, 22RE, sliders, play pen, 265's, 1998 wheels (SOLD)
1997 4Runner LTD, E-Locker, ISR, Deck Plate, PIAA Fog Lights, (SOLD)
2000 4Runner LTD, E-Locker, Stock (Wife's)
2002 Tundra, Fipk, SS Headers, Flowmaster exhaust, TB Spacer

stormin94

Wow that's wierd...ghosts maybe... I dunno, unless your neighbors have a remote starter, maybe theirs shares the same code as yours. Wierder things have happened.....

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90RunnerRed

That's the only thing I can figure is someone has something (garage door opener, keyless entry,ect. ) that shares the same frequency and it set it off. Not very encouraging.

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1986 4Runner, 4.88's, 4.7 Transfer, 3 in Rough Country, 33's (need's some lovin)
1987 4Runner, SR5
1990 4Runner, 22RE, sliders, play pen, 265's, 1998 wheels (SOLD)
1997 4Runner LTD, E-Locker, ISR, Deck Plate, PIAA Fog Lights, (SOLD)
2000 4Runner LTD, E-Locker, Stock (Wife's)
2002 Tundra, Fipk, SS Headers, Flowmaster exhaust, TB Spacer

fullmann

what brand of remote start does it have?

some have a setting that they will start every couple of hours, or if the temp drops. also load check the trucks battery, some remote starters will engage when they see the battery voltage drop.

with most new technology keyless systems, sharing a code with a neighbor is just about impossible.

I'm guessing its most likely some sort of valet setting or vacation setting that is starting it at pre determined times.

90RunnerRed

Interesting, didn't know all of that. I will definitely have to load check the battery. It is a Viper alarm/remote start system, so I thought it was a decent system. I guess I can find the model number and go on their website to see if mine has some of the features you listed. Thanks.

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1986 4Runner, 4.88's, 4.7 Transfer, 3 in Rough Country, 33's (need's some lovin)
1987 4Runner, SR5
1990 4Runner, 22RE, sliders, play pen, 265's, 1998 wheels (SOLD)
1997 4Runner LTD, E-Locker, ISR, Deck Plate, PIAA Fog Lights, (SOLD)
2000 4Runner LTD, E-Locker, Stock (Wife's)
2002 Tundra, Fipk, SS Headers, Flowmaster exhaust, TB Spacer