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#53 of 92 Remote Engine Starter Operation by canner1 Dec 14, 2005 (5:29 pm)
This feature, (without Smart Key), works fine, starting engine remotly from some distance. But since car doors are locked to start engine (press "Lock on fob 3 times"), the only way to get into car is to stop engine. Pressing "unlock" on fob or using key in handle to unlock stops engine. Is this normal? Replies to this message: zekeman1 (Dec 14, 2005 8:14 pm)
#54 of 92 Re: Remote Engine Starter Operation [canner1] by zekeman1 Dec 14, 2005 (8:14 pm)
Replying to: canner1 (Dec 14, 2005 5:29 pm) Yes. It's one of the "flaws" which people complain about that Toyota, in it's infinite wisdom, engineered in. Never mind that many other market remote starts allow you to start it, unlock the doors, get into the car, insert the key into the ignition, turn it to "on", put foot on the brake to disable the kill switch, THEN shift into reverse or drive.   I installed an aftermarket unit in my 04 Tundra and it worked perfect. But just prior to the gas increase/shortage, I got rid of it and bought the Avalon LTD. Result: much greater gas mileage & comfort and a very slight bit of annoyance with the remote start. I can easily live with this minor flaw. zekeman1
#55 of 92 My remote activated ajacent car by bwia Dec 03, 2005 (5:41 am)
Returning to my car in the parking lot today, there was an identical Silver Spruce Avalon XLS parked next to me. I thought I was seeing double but the other car had some dry cleaning in it so I know it was not mine.    When I pressed my remote entry fob both cars chirped and the lights on both cars flickered. After I started my car and drove off the alarm on the other came on.    So my question to you boardies, what are the chances that both cars are programmed with the same key code and would my key actually start the engine of the other car? Was that coincidence or is this a serious security risk and should I report this to Toyota?   - Replies to this message: user777 (Dec 04, 2005 3:54 am)
#56 of 92 Re: My remote activated ajacent car [bwia] by user777 Dec 04, 2005 (3:54 am)
Replying to: bwia (Dec 03, 2005 5:41 am) well, if you can find another silver spruce avalon xls, park next to it and have the same thing happen...   too bad you didn't copy down the VIN of the vehicle next to you. it might have been useful to communicate to Toyota.   in the end, i've got to believe the code systems are randomized, and this is a small probability event, but why not contact toyota and ask for an explaination?
#60 of 92 Garage Door Remote by lazarous Dec 20, 2005 (12:14 pm)
I tried to program the remote of my garage door opener in my 06 avalon, XLS, but it would not take. Has anyone had any problem of doing that? Anyone has any idea of how to solve this problem? Thanks Replies to this message: alan_s (Dec 20, 2005 7:32 pm) whealy53 (Dec 20, 2005 8:16 pm) jdre86 (Dec 21, 2005 12:53 pm) lazarous (Dec 22, 2005 12:35 pm) mstem (Dec 22, 2005 1:28 pm)
#61 of 92 Re: Garage Door Remote [lazarous] by alan_s Dec 20, 2005 (7:32 pm)
Replying to: lazarous (Dec 20, 2005 12:14 pm) lazarous: What make and model garage door opener do you have?
#62 of 92 Re: Garage Door Remote [lazarous] by whealy53 Dec 20, 2005 (8:16 pm)
Replying to: lazarous (Dec 20, 2005 12:14 pm) As alan_s mentioned, it will depend if you garage door opener has a rolling code on it. Consult your opener instructions (if you don't have them you can probably find them on line) to see if you need to take steps with it to program the Homelink to it.

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