98 4runner keyless entry
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98 4runner keyless entry
I am a complete newb to this forum so please forgive me if this is a newb question. I just bought a 1998 4runner and it just came with a key. Did all of the 4runners come with keyless entry or was it a option? Just wanted to know if I just needed to buy a new fob and program it or would it be more involved.
Thanks for any help on this.
Thanks for any help on this.
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I checked under the seat and behind the drivers side kick panel and saw nothing any other ideas. Anyone have the same model that could tell me where the control box would be located.
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Maybe this will help:
https://www.yotatech.com/vindecoder.php
https://www.yotatech.com/vindecoder.php
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The VIN is irelevant, because there was no FACTORY keyless entry in '98. That started in '99. There was only the RS3000 Alarm system that included keyless entry installed as a dealer or port option.
That being the case, if there is no alarm LED in the dash of a '98, there is no alarm thus no keyless entry. I base this on these two documents:
http://www.parksoffroad.com/tacomamo.../alarminfo.htm
That being the case, if there is no alarm LED in the dash of a '98, there is no alarm thus no keyless entry. I base this on these two documents:
http://www.parksoffroad.com/tacomamo.../alarminfo.htm
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The VIN is irelevant, because there was no FACTORY keyless entry in '98. That started in '99. There was only the RS3000 Alarm system that included keyless entry installed as a dealer or port option.
That being the case, if there is no alarm LED in the dash of a '98, there is no alarm thus no keyless entry. I base this on these two documents:
http://www.parksoffroad.com/tacomamo.../alarminfo.htm
That being the case, if there is no alarm LED in the dash of a '98, there is no alarm thus no keyless entry. I base this on these two documents:
http://www.parksoffroad.com/tacomamo.../alarminfo.htm
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TheDurk, the OP asked "did all 4Runners come with keyless entry or was it a option"? How would using the VIN not answer part 1 of his question? Doesn't the VIN yield the set-up from the factory?
Clearly, they did not all come with factory keyless entry as you kindly point out.
Clearly, they did not all come with factory keyless entry as you kindly point out.
Last edited by rworegon; 06-26-2014 at 06:49 PM.
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I am thinking after looking and doing some research that mine never had the option. This leads me to my next question, Anyone have any ideas on what would be involved with a retrofit.
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TheDurk, the OP asked "did all 4Runners come with keyless entry or was it a option"? How would using the VIN not answer part 1 of his question? Doesn't the VIN yield the set-up from the factory?
Clearly, they did not all come with factory keyless entry as you kindly point out.
Clearly, they did not all come with factory keyless entry as you kindly point out.
The bold statement should be: NO 1998 4Runners had keyless entry from the FACTORY. That is why there are "N/A's" in the 1998 row under Factory Installed in the document I posted.
Yes, it is relevant for '99 up. I was only talking about 1998 (and before), since the OP has a '98. I thought I was clear about that.
Last edited by TheDurk; 06-27-2014 at 06:48 AM.
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Well, I guess it would, but all '98 VIN's will come up as 'no keyless entry' as it was ONLY installed as part of the dealer/port option alarm system. You only need the year to know it did not have it from the factory, so the VIN is irrelevant for a 1998. That was my point. The VIN obviously won't tell you if it was installed AFTER it left the factory.
The bold statement should be: NO 1998 4Runners had keyless entry from the FACTORY. That is why there are "N/A's" in the 1998 row under Factory Installed in the document I posted.
Yes, it is relevant for '99 up. I was only talking about 1998 (and before), since the OP has a '98. I thought I was clear about that.
The bold statement should be: NO 1998 4Runners had keyless entry from the FACTORY. That is why there are "N/A's" in the 1998 row under Factory Installed in the document I posted.
Yes, it is relevant for '99 up. I was only talking about 1998 (and before), since the OP has a '98. I thought I was clear about that.
Last edited by TheDurk; 06-27-2014 at 07:53 AM.
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