Remote Engine Start available at PC Shop

dbacksfan · 06-23-2009, 06:06 PM

Hey, just saw that the Remote Engine Start is available at PC Shop.

How many fobs are included in the kit?

How much would one expect to pay to have it installed at a Toyota dealership?

**Danny** · 06-30-2009, 02:01 PM

I don't believe there are any new fobs included in the package. It turns on the car using software in the car and by holding down a button on the fob (the lock button, I believe, though this can be changed using a dealership scantool).

Not sure about installation costs.

PriusChat Shop : 2010 Toyota Prius OEM Remote Engine Start [PT398-47091] - $349.00

Radon · 07-01-2009, 12:09 AM

apparely you press the lock button twice to unlock then lock then hold the lock button 3 seconds and the car will start.

OZ132 · 07-01-2009, 09:45 AM

What do you mean, "start?"

fgp · 07-01-2009, 10:07 AM

i find out friday. they will install mine at beaman toyota, mine was part of my lease deal.
fred from nashville

**Danny** · 07-01-2009, 10:23 AM

It puts the car into "Ready" mode, which means the AC will work, radio, defroster, etc.

XMAN LIVE · 07-02-2009, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Danny

It puts the car into "Ready" mode, which means the AC will work, radio, defroster, etc.

If remote start is software, loaded by a dealer, are we buying a voucher from the PC shop that is good at any Toyota dealer? Then feature is loaded by local dealer. Please explain. I have requested this feature on my Pv. Car is not at port yet, maybe I could cancel order and buy through the PC store.

**Danny** · 07-02-2009, 10:14 AM

I wouldn't say it's all software. I'm not personally familiar with what all is entailed in the installation, so I can't say if it's something you could easily do yourself or would need the dealership to do.

HTMLSpinnr · 07-02-2009, 10:41 AM

The device is more than just software - there's an ECU involved that communicated w/ the immobilizer ECU so that the car can be legitimately started w/o the FOB being nearby, BUT only done so when locked AND immediately disabled if the car is taken out of Park (i.e. someone inside), doors unlocked or if 10 minutes have elapsed since engine start.

The software required at the dealer interfaces w/ the car and enables a couple of features required for the system to function correctly. Same process is required for a couple of other features, such as the RS3200 alarm.

wave_slider · 07-03-2009, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by HTMLSpinnr

The device is more than just software - there's an ECU involved that communicated w/ the immobilizer ECU so that the car can be legitimately started w/o the FOB being nearby, BUT only done so when locked AND immediately disabled if the car is taken out of Park (i.e. someone inside), doors unlocked or if 10 minutes have elapsed since engine start.

The software required at the dealer interfaces w/ the car and enables a couple of features required for the system to function correctly. Same process is required for a couple of other features, such as the RS3200 alarm.

HTML Spinner, would you happen to know if the vehicle shuts off when the door is opened? We never sell remote starts because it's not really a big deal to heat/cool the car before getting in. I was told that the vehicle shuts off when the door is opened, but that doesn't make any sense to me.

06-23-2009, 06:06 PM	#1
dbacksfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Posts: 236 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: N/A Thanks: 25 Thanked 16 Times in 15 Posts Friends: 1	Remote Engine Start available at PC Shop Hey, just saw that the Remote Engine Start is available at PC Shop. How many fobs are included in the kit? How much would one expect to pay to have it installed at a Toyota dealership?

06-30-2009, 02:01 PM	#2
Danny Admin/Founder Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 5,265 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 36 Thanked 191 Times in 80 Posts Friends: 36	Re: Remote Engine Start available at PC Shop I don't believe there are any new fobs included in the package. It turns on the car using software in the car and by holding down a button on the fob (the lock button, I believe, though this can be changed using a dealership scantool). Not sure about installation costs. PriusChat Shop : 2010 Toyota Prius OEM Remote Engine Start [PT398-47091] - $349.00 __________________ Follow PriusChat on and *Buy your discounted 2010 Prius Accessories* here and support PriusChat: PriusChat Shop PriusChat Also Offers Discounts on: Extended Warranty - $1055 : Pre-Paid Maintenance - $875**

07-01-2009, 12:09 AM	#3
Radon Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 122 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Premium w/ Solar Cells - CA Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Remote Engine Start available at PC Shop apparely you press the lock button twice to unlock then lock then hold the lock button 3 seconds and the car will start.

07-01-2009, 09:45 AM	#4
OZ132 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 132 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: N/A Thanks: 17 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: Remote Engine Start available at PC Shop What do you mean, "start?"

07-01-2009, 10:07 AM	#5
fgp Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nashville Posts: 123 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: II Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 13 Times in 11 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Remote Engine Start available at PC Shop i find out friday. they will install mine at beaman toyota, mine was part of my lease deal. fred from nashville

07-01-2009, 10:23 AM	#6
Danny Admin/Founder Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 5,265 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 36 Thanked 191 Times in 80 Posts Friends: 36	Re: Remote Engine Start available at PC Shop It puts the car into "Ready" mode, which means the AC will work, radio, defroster, etc. __________________ Follow PriusChat on and *Buy your discounted 2010 Prius Accessories* here and support PriusChat: PriusChat Shop PriusChat Also Offers Discounts on: Extended Warranty - $1055 : Pre-Paid Maintenance - $875**

07-02-2009, 10:14 AM	#8
Danny Admin/Founder Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 5,265 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 36 Thanked 191 Times in 80 Posts Friends: 36	Re: Remote Engine Start available at PC Shop I wouldn't say it's all software. I'm not personally familiar with what all is entailed in the installation, so I can't say if it's something you could easily do yourself or would need the dealership to do. __________________ Follow PriusChat on and *Buy your discounted 2010 Prius Accessories* here and support PriusChat: PriusChat Shop PriusChat Also Offers Discounts on: Extended Warranty - $1055 : Pre-Paid Maintenance - $875**

07-02-2009, 10:41 AM	#9
HTMLSpinnr Gen III Forums Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Surprise, AZ (Phoenix) Posts: 4,021 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 213 Thanked 433 Times in 195 Posts Friends: 18	Re: Remote Engine Start available at PC Shop The device is more than just software - there's an ECU involved that communicated w/ the immobilizer ECU so that the car can be legitimately started w/o the FOB being nearby, BUT only done so when locked AND immediately disabled if the car is taken out of Park (i.e. someone inside), doors unlocked or if 10 minutes have elapsed since engine start. The software required at the dealer interfaces w/ the car and enables a couple of features required for the system to function correctly. Same process is required for a couple of other features, such as the RS3200 alarm. __________________ Rick Johnson - Prius Expert/Gen III Forums Moderator His: Gen III 2010 Prius - Blizzard Pearl Prius IV w/ Solar - 5.5k miles - (First in SW Region!) - 2010 Photos Hers: Gen II 2004 - Tideland Green Pearl #9 - 117.6K miles Past: Gen I 2002 - Blue Moon Pearl Facebook - Ask an Expert I am not employed by Toyota, and the opinions expressed by me as a Prius Expert are not those of Toyota.

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