Developing "Need new remote (FOB)" thread for FAQ

[corsair23]

It's been stated here several times: The absolute best improvement you can make to your 80's remote fob range is accomplished by pressing it against the bottom of your chin while you push the button. It's just magic.

Very true...I typically save this for night operations only though

I'd love to dig into this issue further in another thread. An RS3000 receiver swap from another Toyota vehicle might just fix this range issue. My car has approx. 5X the range of my 80 (LX450 with re-routed and lengthened antenna) when using the same remotes. The difference was even greater before my antenna mod testing.

A point of comparison to the whole key fob and range thing.

I've found, as bad as the range on a FZJ80 is, that it is MUCH better than a LX450. I have both a '97 FZJ80 and a '97 LX450, and the range on the FZJ80 will typically be 3-5X as great as the range on the LX450.

Initially I thought it was the fob but it is not. I have 2 OEM Lexus fobs and 2 OEM Toyota fobs. Each fob has been programmed to both vehicles, with the top button on each remote "assigned" to the particular vehicle the remote belongs to, and the bottom button assigned to the other vehicle. When I use any of the 4 fobs to unlock/lock the doors on the LX450 the range is anywhere from maybe 10' to pressing my nose to the vehicle . HOWEVER, when I use any of the fobs to unlock/lock the doors on the FZJ80 they all work fine from far away without the need to do the chin magic

Anyone else with both vehicles experience the same behavior out of there rigs and fobs/alarms?

 

[knorrena]

Its the pressing the fob to the chin thing that prompted my question. If the range of the fob can be increased by doing this, then perhaps its the fob thats the problem and not the receiver in the truck.

Karl

 

[CowboyUp]

I am developing some info for the FAQ to replace lost remotes.

Several FOB's (remotes) actually work. I will post up the two I know of and see if anyone has any additional input.

I am pretty sure these remotes work for both the 80 and LX450, but not sure what years are covered on the 80.

These are for trucks with the R3000 alarm

Stock LX450 FOB BAB237131-032

Corolla/4runner/landcruiser BAB237131-022 - on this one I read somewhere that the back one works but some folks had troubles with the grey? this doesn't sound logical. Any truth to this?

Any others? Post up if your FCC ID for your R3000 remote has a different number

Howdy
My cruiser alarm don't worked when I bought the cruise and in despite that I replaced the battery still to not working. If I am not wrong, is looking like the remote is different the what are posted here. Also, I don't remember to see any black box under driver sit and red light is off. Any info on making this alarm to work ? Better i will invest that 200 $ in smoke bones and let my dog watching the car then pay a dealer to fix my alarm .
Can have this technical problem any connection with my CD player that is not working to ? After window sticker is looking this two system are connected. I don't have the code/s on CD player to do the trouble shooting .

 

[bmac1996acc]

Howdy
My cruiser alarm don't worked when I bought the cruise and in despite that I replaced the battery still to not working. If I am not wrong, is looking like the remote is different the what are posted here. Also, I don't remember to see any black box under driver sit and red light is off. Any info on making this alarm to work ? Better i will invest that 200 $ in smoke bones and let my dog watching the car then pay a dealer to fix my alarm .
Can have this technical problem any connection with my CD player that is not working to ? After window sticker is looking this two system are connected. I don't have the code/s on CD player to do the trouble shooting .

That is not the factory alarm. Code Alarm is aftermarket.

 

[CowboyUp]

That is not the factory alarm. Code Alarm is aftermarket.

Thanks! Good to know! I will start searching right now for more info .

 

[NLXTACY]

Well I have the RS3000 alarm and just picked up this remote from CDan a few months ago:
FCC ID: BAB237131-022
CANADA 2024 101 526

This is a Toyota marked black remote and it does NOT work with my LX. Instead I get the alarm that trips. Now what I also learned is instead of keeping a 10mm on hand to remove the positive battery cable when the alarm goes off, I instead just pinched the horns with my fingers and hold it until it finishes its alarm cycle.

I guess I need to do more reading to figure out what I need to do to get a remote to work.

 

[bmac1996acc]

Well I have the RS3000 alarm and just picked up this remote from CDan a few months ago:
FCC ID: BAB237131-022
CANADA 2024 101 526

This is a Toyota marked black remote and it does NOT work with my LX. Instead I get the alarm that trips. Now what I also learned is instead of keeping a 10mm on hand to remove the positive battery cable when the alarm goes off, I instead just pinched the horns with my fingers and hold it until it finishes its alarm cycle.

I guess I need to do more reading to figure out what I need to do to get a remote to work.

Don't know if it's the same for the LX but the instructions I have for the RS3000 say to turn the key on and off quickly twice to turn of the alarm after it is sounding without the remote.

 

[gthopkins]

where is my RS3000 receiver box?

97 FJ 80 recently bought off craigslist. It has the security status LED on the dash. I bought a remote off eBay. I have spent 3 hours tearing the dash apart trying to find the box so I can reprogram, but I can't find the thing to save my life. It's not under the front seats. I'm sure. I've taken most of the plastic off the dash. Still can't find it. Anybody got any clues? I'm actually starting to think that paying the dealer $200 would be a relief--I'm so frustrated.

GTH
97FJ80
87FJ60-rusted to death
86FJ60-also rusted to death
used to drive a 74 diesel wagon when I lived in Africa, but I can't remember the model number

 

[Ebag333]

The stock location for the RS3000 is under the front driver seat. If it's not there, someone removed it.

 

[cruiserdan]

The stock location for the RS3000 is under the front driver seat. If it's not there, someone removed it.

...or it's not a factory alarm.


The LED should be mounted in a panel with microphone holes and "TOTOTA SECURITY" on it. If that's not there it aint real.

 

[gthopkins]

that's just what the dash indicator looks like. should I take out the drivers seat to make sure that the receiver is in fact missing (by finding the mounting holes and disconnected wiring harness)? Any idea what is a good price for one online? source?

Thanks,
GTH

 

[Ebag333]

The LED should be mounted in a panel with microphone holes and "TOTOTA SECURITY" on it. If that's not there it aint real.

Neither of my trucks have the panel labelled. Probably because it's not a Toyota.

that's just what the dash indicator looks like. should I take out the drivers seat to make sure that the receiver is in fact missing (by finding the mounting holes and disconnected wiring harness)? Any idea what is a good price for one online? source?

Thanks,
GTH

I would pick one up from a parted out rig, if you have everything else. Pull the drivers seat (4 bolts and 1 or 2 connectors if you have electric seats) and see if the wiring is still there, follow the link in my sig to see the grey wire mod, you'll see pics of how it's setup there.

 

[CaptainKirk]

...or it's not a factory alarm.


The LED should be mounted in a panel with microphone holes and "TOTOTA SECURITY" on it. If that's not there it aint real.

Dan:

Can I source the BAB237131-032 from you?

Regards,

Kirk

 

[CaptainKirk]

Cdan:

Thought I already posted this but it must not have taken - apologies if duplicate.

Can I source the BAB237131-013 direct from you?

Regards,

Kirk

 

[cruiserdan]

Sure.

 

[gthopkins]

Is this the right one?

RS3000 SECURITY SYSTEM ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT RS 3000:eBay Motors (item 260522267333 end time Dec-18-09 17:02:59 PST)

since I have to go to the trouble of buying and connecting a unit anyway, is there an aftermarket remote start and entry/system that works better and just plugs in to the same connector. I understand people are not thrilled with the rs3000, and I'd kind of like to have remote start anyway. If it's no extra work and only a 150 or so extra bucks...I might do it.

 

[Ebag333]

That looks like it.

I doubt you'll find another security system that will simply plug and play, you will need to have it fully installed and by someone who knows what they are doing. I've heard of far too many self installs or cheap installs going bad and causing tons of problems.

Not something to skimp on really.....

 

[JERSEY80]

Apparently there are some Izuzu Fobs with FCC ID: BAB237131-013 that look much like the second one pictured in Post #4 above.

Has anyone tested any of these with the RS3000?

 

[The Moe]

Bought my 97 Anniv. from a car lot with no information on the PO, it had one key, all metal without a FOB or any keyless features... but there was a crappy looking cheap LED retrfitted where you would find the toyota security indicator. Kept looking for the alarm unit under the seat and other spots till I finally found it under the driver foot rest trim ( forgive my poor description ) It appeared to be a Viper 300 ESP unit. Then I learned why I found to 2 little electic horns hot glowed to the firewall ( the diver side of engine bay) The system looked so cheap I don't think I want to buy a remote for it ( 10 bucks on ebay )... The systems website shows the unit being discontinued and upgraded to another series... But the unit's price is over 250 still Why would it be so expensive if it was that ghetto looking is beyond me.

 

[p8nt]

I bought this after market one on eBay. Works great, no complaints. Came with programing instructions.

Toyota LAND CRUISER 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 Keyless Remote: eBay Motors (item 390241002649 end time Sep-24-10 08:38:13 PDT)