Question about remote engine starter

[chris777]

I have a 2018 LC With remote engine start. After starting the engine remotely, why does opening the drivers door kill the engine? Doesnt make sense to me. I tried finding the answe with a search but could find nothing about the door killing the engine. Is it a setting or set up that i can change?

 

[CharlieS]

Seems to be a "feature" to prevent theft, I think. My former 4Runner did the same thing,

 

[gaijin]

I have a 2018 LC With remote engine start. After starting the engine remotely, why does opening the drivers door kill the engine? Doesnt make sense to me. I tried finding the answe with a search but could find nothing about the door killing the engine. Is it a setting or set up that i can change?

It's a safety feature. Can not be changed.

 

[chris777]

So what is the benefit? Its freezing out, you want to warm your car up first. Its hot out, you start it up from your office window to cool it off, then you open the door , get in and restart it? Wish Toyota would allow us to override such safety features. What am i missing?

 

[CharlieS]

So some yahoo doesn't get in your rig and drive off.

 

[TeCKis300]

Wonder if there's a way to hack the remote starter so it doesn't get a door open trigger.

 

[RobW0]

Wonder if there's a way to hack the remote starter so it doesn't get a door open trigger.

I guess a hack would be to tape the door plunger down so the door does not look like it is open.

 

[chris777]

So some yahoo doesn't get in your rig and drive off.

How does Toyota determine, that i dont live in a gated, or very rural community, where I dont have to worry about that? They just assume I live in a high crime area? If i were parked in such an area, i could make that decision on my own. But when i am parked at a condo in a ski resort, i could start up my vehicle from my condo and get in it a few minutes later without having to restart.

you see, one of my reservations on buying a 200 or 100 series, is that i have it on good authority that it takes an experienced, well equipped Toyota dealership 6 hours to replace the starter motor on a 200 series. It only takes me 30 minutes on my fj60. I do plan on taking my 200 on some very remote excursions. I dislike having to use my starter more than i really
need to.

 

[TeCKis300]

I guess a hack would be to tape the door plunger down so the door does not look like it is open.

That would be the easy button, but has implications to other functions like courtesy light and probably some other minor things.

 

[FULL T1ME]

How does Toyota determine, that i dont live in a gated, or very rural community, where I dont have to worry about that? They just assume I live in a high crime area? If i were parked in such an area, i could make that decision on my own. But when i am parked at a condo in a ski resort, i could start up my vehicle from my condo and get in it a few minutes later without having to restart.

you see, one of my reservations on buying a 200 or 100 series, is that i have it on good authority that it takes an experienced, well equipped Toyota dealership 6 hours to replace the starter motor on a 200 series. It only takes me 30 minutes on my fj60. I do plan on taking my 200 on some very remote excursions. I dislike having to use my starter more than i really
need to.

Toyota doesn’t care where you live. They make what they think makes the most sense and safety makes the most sense. Your starter will be just fine.

 

[afgman786]

you could just run out and turn it on then go back inside and do whatever you need to do...

 

[CharlieS]

How does Toyota determine, that i dont live in a gated, or very rural community, where I dont have to worry about that? They just assume I live in a high crime area? If i were parked in such an area, i could make that decision on my own. But when i am parked at a condo in a ski resort, i could start up my vehicle from my condo and get in it a few minutes later without having to restart.

you see, one of my reservations on buying a 200 or 100 series, is that i have it on good authority that it takes an experienced, well equipped Toyota dealership 6 hours to replace the starter motor on a 200 series. It only takes me 30 minutes on my fj60. I do plan on taking my 200 on some very remote excursions. I dislike having to use my starter more than i really
need to.

So keep your FJ60. I don't think anyone was trying to talk you into buying a 200. We're just answering your questions.

Here is the answer from Toyota: My vehicle has a Toyota remote engine starter. When I remotely start the engine, and then open a door to get into the vehicle, the engine turns off. Why?

 

[chris777]

So keep your FJ60. I don't think anyone was trying to talk you into buying a 200. We're just answering your questions.

Here is the answer from Toyota: My vehicle has a Toyota remote engine starter. When I remotely start the engine, and then open a door to get into the vehicle, the engine turns off. Why?

I am not selling my 60. I am keeping it. And i have already bought a 200. And i loveit. Are their a couple of things i dont understand about it? Yes. So i came on here to ask if there is a solution. I found out that there is not. And i found out that Toyota sometimes makes up too many decisions for us. Ithink it would be nice to start up my Cruiser and let it heat up or cool off before i got in to it. But i have to restart it when i get in it, because Toyota thinks someone on my ranch or at my campsite, or at my house might steal it? I think they are over thinking it.

 

[molanginaeda]

Only way to override Toyota oem remote start feature is yank it out and install aftermarket remote start system.

 

[chris777]

Only way to override Toyota oem remote start feature is yank it out and install aftermarket remote start system.

Ok, thanks, i think i have my answer.