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08-14-2009, 04:32 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Silver Join Date: Aug 2009
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New Keyless Entry Question
I have a 2008 yaris sedan 4-door with factory power windows and door locks. Can i buy a FOB off ebay and program it to have keyless or will i have to buy an entire keyless unit off ebay or somewhere? I have been looking through the forums and there is mention of a $35 aftermarket system. The best I can find for a model # is the Valet 712T....It is a discontinued model, but there are a few on ebay right now for around $40 with shipping. Is there a cheaper/better newer model if i have to end up buying and entire unit and not just the FOBs....
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08-14-2009, 05:10 PM | #2 |
Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Dec 2008
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there's not really a cheaper model, and "better" is subjective. I use the valet kit and love it. However, you should be able not only to get an extra fob on ebay that can be programmed to your car, but you should be able to get an oem one at that. It will likely cost you as much as the kit, but no installation worries...
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08-14-2009, 06:16 PM | #3 |
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are you saying the "guts" or the "brain" if you will.....is already installed into my yaris from the factory since i have power windows and door locks? So all they do at the dealership is program a key FOB for your car and put the extra fee on there? If this is so....why install an aftermarket brand in the first place?
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08-15-2009, 05:55 PM | #4 |
Drives: 2008 Yaris LB Join Date: Dec 2008
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I'm sorry, i misunderstood. I thought you already had keyless entry and had just lost the fob. I strongly recommend the valet 712T. WOrks great for me, and there is also a pre-made DIY guide somewhere on here about installing it.
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08-17-2009, 12:45 PM | #5 |
Drives: 08 Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008
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I also have the 712T kit installed on my 08 and it works great. Bought it for $35 on Ebay. It has many different features that can be hooked up if you want them. I just installed the basic lock and unlock wires. Look for DanQ's write up.
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08-18-2009, 04:18 PM | #6 |
Drives: 2008 yaris, stripped, red Join Date: Jan 2009
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if u have the power the programming needs to be installed. and it's simple. it's in the DIY somewhere around here
just get the fob, pull a wire, open close the door...turn key...open close door, hit lock and unlock switch, replug wire and whatever else is involved... now, as a toyota tech i had to do this twice, and it almost never worked for me. as many times as i completely followed the steps and clicks, opening and closing the doors, installing battery neg and unplugging pins from the computer harness....i had to get someone else to do it. and they even had to do it 4 times before it 'snapped' and worked. |
08-18-2009, 05:19 PM | #7 | |
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So Toyota installs Keyless on all Yaris's with power? They just don't give the customer the Remote? |
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08-18-2009, 08:58 PM | #8 | |
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I doubt that, but anything is possible. Like many others, I just recently bought the Valet 712T and installed it. There are 2 threads here with info and pictures on installing it and they were a tremendous help... no worries. Works awesome! $40 shipped off of Ebay from Bill's Electronic Gear and had it in hand in just a few days. |
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08-19-2009, 01:02 PM | #9 | |
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08-19-2009, 03:49 PM | #10 | |
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Not to be an ass, but it look like severous01 needs to be a little more technical as a Toyota technician...
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