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Is keyless entry more secure than key entry? I'm not talking about getting into the vehicle more quickly. Rather, is keyless more secure against break ins?
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glenn,
the only difference IMHO, is convenience. the keyless entry works on receiving a signal to trip the relay which then unlocks/locks your door. it won't prevent someone from slim jim'g or simply busting your window and unlocking it.
bob
the only difference IMHO, is convenience. the keyless entry works on receiving a signal to trip the relay which then unlocks/locks your door. it won't prevent someone from slim jim'g or simply busting your window and unlocking it.
bob
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Originally Posted by CLin9383
it is less wear on your key, in older models i believe any yota key fits another yota..not sure if thats the case with newer models..
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Originally Posted by PoBoy
AND ON THE DOOR! I have looked at several 4Runner over the past couple weeks and all of them have tons of little scratches around the key hole. They really stand out if not taken care of.
I stuck a piece of hook and loop tape on my alarm keychain and the other side under the dash. When I drive, I stick them together and it keeps the keys from jangling around and pulling on the ignition key.
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Originally Posted by PoBoy
AND ON THE DOOR! I have looked at several 4Runner over the past couple weeks and all of them have tons of little scratches around the key hole. They really stand out if not taken care of.
Scratches around the keyhole. I would think that this would be the least of ones worries.
Sorry, not trying to start anything.
I just thought it sounded a bit strange.
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Originally Posted by grams72
Scratches around the keyhole. I would think that this would be the least of ones worries.
Sorry, not trying to start anything.
I just thought it sounded a bit strange.
Sorry, not trying to start anything.
I just thought it sounded a bit strange.
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Originally Posted by Glenn
Those would probably also have worn out ignition switches from all the keys hanging off the ignition key ring.
I stuck a piece of hook and loop tape on my alarm keychain and the other side under the dash. When I drive, I stick them together and it keeps the keys from jangling around and pulling on the ignition key.
I'm hijacking my own thread....
I stuck a piece of hook and loop tape on my alarm keychain and the other side under the dash. When I drive, I stick them together and it keeps the keys from jangling around and pulling on the ignition key.
I'm hijacking my own thread....
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nag, you might want to get new batteries for it. Distance got a lot better when I replaced mine. Keyless rocks!! Get the new ones with a remote start. It also has an lcd monitor on your remote that indicates if you're car is getting broken into.
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Originally Posted by SC4Runner
With my 89 4runner, I can start up the engine and open the door with pretty much any key, as long as the key is thin.
Its scary.
Its scary.
Yeah, my previous truck would even start with a Master padlock key. The ignition was really shot. I could take the key out while it was in Run.
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Originally Posted by Glenn
What is your address? J/K
Yeah, my previous truck would even start with a Master padlock key. The ignition was really shot. I could take the key out while it was in Run.
Yeah, my previous truck would even start with a Master padlock key. The ignition was really shot. I could take the key out while it was in Run.
Yeah, I know, I could do the same. I would be off-roading, and all of a sudden my keys would fly out and land somewhere underneath my gas pedal.
NAGS-- My keyless entry on my 96 Runner is the same way. I have to be within about 10ft of the car for it to work, and I installed new batteries on both remotes ... Weird.
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BTW...
My "VIP" alarm/keyless entry is funky. Sometimes it will do that "Chirp" when I lock/unlock the doors...sometimes not.
Sometimes I wont lock the doors, and 15 seconds later it will automatically lock, but, most of the time it wont.
How do I fix this? Can I just try resetting the brain unit, or will that not do much?
I feel like my unit is defective. (no pun intended)
My "VIP" alarm/keyless entry is funky. Sometimes it will do that "Chirp" when I lock/unlock the doors...sometimes not.
Sometimes I wont lock the doors, and 15 seconds later it will automatically lock, but, most of the time it wont.
How do I fix this? Can I just try resetting the brain unit, or will that not do much?
I feel like my unit is defective. (no pun intended)
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Put the key fob under your chin and then hit the button...you'll gain some distance. I could unlock/lock and remote start my truck from 15 stories up doing that.
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Originally Posted by SC4Runner
BTW...
My "VIP" alarm/keyless entry is funky. Sometimes it will do that "Chirp" when I lock/unlock the doors...sometimes not.
Sometimes I wont lock the doors, and 15 seconds later it will automatically lock, but, most of the time it wont.
How do I fix this? Can I just try resetting the brain unit, or will that not do much?
I feel like my unit is defective. (no pun intended)
My "VIP" alarm/keyless entry is funky. Sometimes it will do that "Chirp" when I lock/unlock the doors...sometimes not.
Sometimes I wont lock the doors, and 15 seconds later it will automatically lock, but, most of the time it wont.
How do I fix this? Can I just try resetting the brain unit, or will that not do much?
I feel like my unit is defective. (no pun intended)
The passive arming thing (locks automatically after 15 seconds) is probably a result of hitting the buttons while the key is in the ignition. Personally, I LOVED passive arming. Nothing like filling your arms full of groceries and not having to worry about locking the doors since they will lock automatically. Anyway, check out your manual on how to activate and deactivate passive arming. It's usually a sequence of button pushes with the key in the ingition.
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Put the key fob under your chin and then hit the button...you'll gain some distance. I could unlock/lock and remote start my truck from 15 stories up doing that.