I just purchased a 1996 Limited 4runner that has the OEM RS3000 alarm system. I didn't receive a remote when I purchased it, just the 2-keys. I want to get a replacement remote but all the places I can find make it very clear you need to check the #'s on your remote before ordering a replacement. Does anyone know if there is actual differences between the rs3000 remotes in 1996/1997, etc? Or are the businesses just trying to CYA?

 

I think as long as you stay with the black egg shaped ones you should be ok. I have only been able to get one remote to work at a time with the grey ones.
I have picked up a few at salvage yards,as long as its from an RS3000 I haven't had a problem. The RS3000 ECU's are almost all the same they just use different harnesses to fit diff.cars.
Shubey

 

Thanks. Do the remotes have the ability to roll down the rear window?

 

Unfortunatly no.Do you know how to program the remote? Its easy to explain if not.
Shubey

 

I have found the instructions. I also found that the rear window roll-down feature didn't come around until 1999 apparently.