Got my 2019 Toyota RAV4 stolen in 30 seconds last week so anyone watching this that has pay attention! Was so shocked on how fast but now this makes sense. Thanks for the info!
Great video. Very useful info. Thank you for it. Another thing that would help prevent vehicle theft is longer prison sentences. Put the thieves in jail where they belong!!
Hey, awesome video! But there's another method you can use - if you wrap a FobBlocker around the car key fob battery, then it puts the battery to sleep when not in motion. And it wakes up the battery when you start moving or using the key fob. This means that if anyone tries to steal a car when the key is off resting, they can't since the key won't emit a signal since the battery is "off".
The smart key system is the only thing that puts me off buying a Rav4, but then all the alternatives use them too! I much prefer the ‘old fashioned’ key start/remote that came with my 2019 VW Golf! It’s ridiculous that Toyota UK’s advice is to get a steering wheel lock, I haven’t needed one of those since my old 1980s Mini! Smart keys have created a problem that didn’t exist!
I just had my Lexus RX 350 stolen June 4th parked outside my house. 99% of the time it is in my garage, however, I had my driveway paved & left my RX outside for 4 nights! The dirt bags must have done exactly what you described in your “tube!” At the time I did not know how to deactivate the key fob from the car! Nevertheless, I believe that Lexus/Toyota should. E doing more @ the design, manufacturing level to combat this problem! It is absolutely ridiculous that “dirt bags” can steal these automobiles so easily! Now, if I purchase another RX, I will have to be concerned about same “dirtbags” or different “dirtbags” will do the same thing & steal my replacement. I am in quite a conundrum as to whether to get another Lexus or just purchase an older used car that no one wants to steal! This is what our country is becoming!🇨🇦
I know man. My brother in law has his tundra stolen off his driveway… it’s sad. But right now, they’ll take anything. With new vehicles so hard to get. They are even taking corollas. Try pulling the fuel relay when you park the truck overnight. It cuts the fuel to engine. They stole like 100 cars in Scarborough one weekend… unfortunately if they want it, they’ll get it
@@ToyotaWorld I saw something on the tv news recently about thieves have learned how to use a USB cable to steal your car! I didn't see the whole thing, so I don't know how they do this, do you??? Why doesn't Toyota DO something about this horrible problem?
Typically. Manufacturers can’t do much about the continually evolving theft of vehicles situation. They do their best, but only so much they can do. If they solve one problem, another will be right behind
@@ToyotaWorld Typically? Sure auto theft is & has been a problem since the beginning! However, this is not a typical auto theft. It is the keyless entry that makes them so easy to steal.. That is a manufacturers, problem & design flaw!
I've seen videos on UA-cam where a new Toyota RAV4 gets stolen in seconds and they don't even need a key. They hook up a minicomputer to the headlight, unlock and start the car, and drive away. All they have to do is slip their hand under the fender, pull off the protective plastic, disconnect the power to the light where they plug in their minicomputer and it's over! They have your car. It's sad.
I have a 2018 Toyota Corolla SE with that key fob. However, it is not standard equipment. It came with part of the optional premium package. It is standard on the top level XSE trim
Did you say the effective range for smart entry is 500feet? The information I got is the smart entry works if the distance between the key and your car is around 15feets… a bit confusing for me now…could you please provide some information? Thanks.
I have never been told by Toyota dealer when I took my RAV 4 XLE '22. Probably of the covid-19 at that time it just told me to read my ownership book. So for now I am more aware what to do with my new car. I thant that Toyota dealer greatly.
As far as I know it's not that easy, the signal from your key works to open the car but you need the actual key to turn it on, because it's not the same signal, and there's other features that's the car computer check between the real key and itself before starting the car. So, they may be use this system to open the car but then they have to do something else on de OBD 2 system.
Hey Marcello thank you for the video i just bought a 22 toyota highlander xse and i have a big wind noise is that going to be easy fixed at the dealership.
Could the key fob be modified so that pushing the button is mandatory to unlock the vehicle? It would be an extreme hassle to repeatedly disable the continuous key fob transmissions. It seems like a brain dead design that key fobs are designed so poorly that make the vehicles much more vulnerable to theft for the slight convenience of not having to press a button to unlock your vehicle.
The problem with deactivating your fob is that you're still sending out a signal in the process. I always lock the car using the inside door locks and carry the fob in a faraday pouch. It's better to go through batteries than send out a signal for a thief to grab.
Okay but I don't like the fact is that it activate itself again how do you deactivated permanently so all you have to do is press lock and unlock to open the door what's the two buttons on the remote like the older vehicles had it on the key lock and unlock that's the best way to do it is there a way you can get that done these new trucks with the push button thanks?
That’s basically what I do, except push button is only way to engage ignition: took battery out of fob, use slide-out key to enter, then hold fob (w/ no battery) to start/ stop button, press start button to start. Just don’t lock your key in the car old school because you’ll need to get it out likewise! (AAA, tow truck driver, etc)
I wish toyota would be like nissan where i could leave my car on and still lock my doors or I could autostart and not have it turned off when I open a door
I have a smart fob to get in and out but my car still takes a key to start the ignition. It’s def not completely smart like my Nissan was actually thats probably the only thing that was smart about my 08 Nissan. Could this “turning off your fob” method still work with my 21 corolla fob?
Does Toyota have a key fob system that have the proximity sensor turned off and yet still acts like a regular key fob? That way it will never unlock itself when you get close. Disabling the key fob doesn’t really solve theft issues if the thief just waits until you re-enable your fob to capture that remote signal. I think old school Toyota key fobs make more sense. Want to unlock? You have to push the unlock button doesn’t matter if you are close or not. Will Toyota ever go back to this system?
It works on my 2022 Subaru Legacy as well. Something I was not told about when purchasing at the dealership. I had to research it on my own. Being will all the current car jackings, at least in my city, it certainly comes in handy
Thank you for this, just went through the steps with my 22 4runner..... it works and I will be doing that with my FOB everytime I get out of my vehicle now. TOO... Protect your catalytic converter from the douche bag thieves, there is a company called MillerCat .... they make catalytic converter shields for Toyotas out of Aluminum and Stainless Steel. SKOL!🤘
Is it possible to deactivate the modern convenience and only use the key instead of the buttons so no one can get your info and leave battery out of the thing and let nobody access your lock with high tech theivery so you dont have to deal with that BS tech stealing?
Should have never done away with using keys alone to crank the engine. Perhaps they could create a faster short signal range where it’s too fast to be detected by just touching the handle. Like lighting speed that can’t register if not on the handle. I guess that’s getting into fingerprint detection. Allow programmable prints. Leave the long range code that only locks. So two separate codes. How are these dealerships not getting robbed blind?
thats not the only way they get in. they can brake the lock on the door and get in and reprogam the ecu to get control like they did with my 2022 highlander platinum, the also tried to disable the antenna so that none of the signals would go back to Toyota HQ so he vehicle could be tracked
Thats wht im doing. Just going to have the drive connect from toyota and use that if its stolen verses wrapping stuff in tin foil or having to press a bunch of buttons everytime.
Got my 2019 Toyota RAV4 stolen in 30 seconds last week so anyone watching this that has pay attention! Was so shocked on how fast but now this makes sense. Thanks for the info.
I did it, pressed the lock button once & at the same time pressed the unlock button twice & it worked. Thank you so much 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Simple key seems to be smarter than these new so called smart features.
I have after market alarm installed on my Toyota 4Runner and still to unlock & lock it
Just more dumbasss features nobody wants...
They will break your ignition coil which is worst caus that sheet cost too much and the damage is worst.
Got my 2019 Toyota RAV4 stolen in 30 seconds last week so anyone watching this that has pay attention! Was so shocked on how fast but now this makes sense. Thanks for the info!
Great video. Very useful info. Thank you for it. Another thing that would help prevent vehicle theft is longer prison sentences. Put the thieves in jail where they belong!!
Tried it just now its working…thank you very much for sharing this key tips… keep on sharing buddy 👏👏👏👍👍👍
Makes me want to stick to a key! LOL, seriously, thanks for this lesson.
But then they just use a screwdriver. Ask me how I know.
This is great information!! I am locking my key all the time!
Just fast forward to @6:30 and save your time!
You have to do this every time it does not stay unactivated
Hey, awesome video! But there's another method you can use - if you wrap a FobBlocker around the car key fob battery, then it puts the battery to sleep when not in motion. And it wakes up the battery when you start moving or using the key fob. This means that if anyone tries to steal a car when the key is off resting, they can't since the key won't emit a signal since the battery is "off".
The information at the end was informative. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the tip. It’s great at the gas station because I lock the car while pumping, but my fob would let anyone in anyway.
Buy a steering wheel lock and use it every time you park your car if it has keyless access !
The smart key system is the only thing that puts me off buying a Rav4, but then all the alternatives use them too! I much prefer the ‘old fashioned’ key start/remote that came with my 2019 VW Golf!
It’s ridiculous that Toyota UK’s advice is to get a steering wheel lock, I haven’t needed one of those since my old 1980s Mini! Smart keys have created a problem that didn’t exist!
You can take the battery out of the fob. Use the key to unlock the door. Push the fob against the start button to start
@@bryankc9644 Bit of a faff though eh?
Why don't they just put a on/off switch on the side of the fob.
I was thinking exactly the same!
I do not need the key fob emitting signal feature because it helps me and thieves!
I just had my Lexus RX 350 stolen June 4th parked outside my house. 99% of the time it is in my garage, however, I had my driveway paved & left my RX outside for 4 nights! The dirt bags must have done exactly what you described in your “tube!” At the time I did not know how to deactivate the key fob from the car! Nevertheless, I believe that Lexus/Toyota should. E doing more @ the design, manufacturing level to combat this problem! It is absolutely ridiculous that “dirt bags” can steal these automobiles so easily! Now, if I purchase another RX, I will have to be concerned about same “dirtbags” or different “dirtbags” will do the same thing & steal my replacement. I am in quite a conundrum as to whether to get another Lexus or just purchase an older used car that no one wants to steal! This is what our country is becoming!🇨🇦
I know man. My brother in law has his tundra stolen off his driveway… it’s sad. But right now, they’ll take anything. With new vehicles so hard to get. They are even taking corollas. Try pulling the fuel relay when you park the truck overnight. It cuts the fuel to engine. They stole like 100 cars in Scarborough one weekend… unfortunately if they want it, they’ll get it
@@ToyotaWorld I saw something on the tv news recently about thieves have learned how to use a USB cable to steal your car! I didn't see the whole thing, so I don't know how they do this, do you??? Why doesn't Toyota DO something about this horrible problem?
Typically. Manufacturers can’t do much about the continually evolving theft of vehicles situation. They do their best, but only so much they can do. If they solve one problem, another will be right behind
@@ToyotaWorld Ok and thanks for your reply, God bless!
@@ToyotaWorld Typically? Sure auto theft is & has been a problem since the beginning! However, this is not a typical auto theft. It is the keyless entry that makes them so easy to steal.. That is a manufacturers, problem & design flaw!
Awesome 😎 videos you’re putting out!
I would like to buy a vehicle from you! You know a lot information for the vehicles sold!
Thank you sir
I've seen videos on UA-cam where a new Toyota RAV4 gets stolen in seconds and they don't even need a key. They hook up a minicomputer to the headlight, unlock and start the car, and drive away. All they have to do is slip their hand under the fender, pull off the protective plastic, disconnect the power to the light where they plug in their minicomputer and it's over! They have your car. It's sad.
Great video Marcello, keep up the great work!
WOW what a really helpful video with a great paced explain & demo :-) TVM from Leeming Bar in UK
I have a 2018 Toyota Corolla SE with that key fob. However, it is not standard equipment. It came with part of the optional premium package. It is standard on the top level XSE trim
Thanks Marcello, very useful tip. Continue the good work! 👍👍👍
Thanks 🙏🏻
Old school key less headaches in many ways
Thank you - very simple to do and works on a Suzuki Across ( which essentially is a Toyota Rav4 in disguise).
Did you say the effective range for smart entry is 500feet? The information I got is the smart entry works if the distance between the key and your car is around 15feets… a bit confusing for me now…could you please provide some information? Thanks.
i wish you could do this permanently and use it as a regular key, i hate these stupid modern features
Thats why you get lower trim when purchasing a vehicle.
you actually can. Just use the key for standard entry, and touch the start button with the fob to start the car
Great video .
Which Rav models have the door sensors lock and unlock?
Everything XLE
And up
I have never been told by Toyota dealer when I took my RAV 4 XLE '22. Probably of the covid-19 at that time it just told me to read my ownership book.
So for now I am more aware what to do with my new car. I thant that Toyota dealer greatly.
OK that’s great info. Now what would be the next line of defense to keep your Toyota vehicle from being stolen?
Just tried it, it worked, thanks Marcello!
Can we just get a key? Good grief. The 'convenience' isn't worth the risk..
Thanks for the video, seems odd that Toyota would put out something so flawed.
They want the car stolen so you need to buy another one from Toyota!:). Too bad I got my second Toyota already 😢
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Great video, works for Lexus as well, Thank you!!!
So do you need to do that every time or is it a one time thing? You said just clicking lock/unlock immediately reactivates the frequency
Great vid senior!
That was well presented👍🙏
Good Info!
As far as I know it's not that easy, the signal from your key works to open the car but you need the actual key to turn it on, because it's not the same signal, and there's other features that's the car computer check between the real key and itself before starting the car. So, they may be use this system to open the car but then they have to do something else on de OBD 2 system.
Does it activate the alarm when you do that and walk away? Thanks for sharing this video. TIA
wish there was a way to do this permanently
I wish so too, this is an annoying feature
Take the battery out?
Awesome video. Thank you!
Is this still an issue with 2022 Toyota key fobs
Wow didn’t know Ross left FRIENDS and is a car salesman now!😊
So are you saying that you have to constantly do the trick and deactivate to get inside the vehicle?
Hey Marcello thank you for the video i just bought a 22 toyota highlander xse and i have a big wind noise is that going to be easy fixed at the dealership.
Bring it in. Could be something simple like a weather strip. Or maybe you have crossbars on? Those cause a lot of noise
Thank you
Could the key fob be modified so that pushing the button is mandatory to unlock the vehicle? It would be an extreme hassle to repeatedly disable the continuous key fob transmissions. It seems like a brain dead design that key fobs are designed so poorly that make the vehicles much more vulnerable to theft for the slight convenience of not having to press a button to unlock your vehicle.
This is root of the problem. Unbelievable
Weird this is titled and filmed exactly like @BrianRuperti video on his channel! 🤔
You didn’t show how to start the engine with the Hard Key, if the fob battery was dead?
Car have two key. so, There is required for both remote key deactivation ? For safety purpose?
The problem with deactivating your fob is that you're still sending out a signal in the process. I always lock the car using the inside door locks and carry the fob in a faraday pouch. It's better to go through batteries than send out a signal for a thief to grab.
It doesn’t stay off you have to do it every time
thats what he said. just touch one button
Spoiler Alert…fast forward to 6:15 to get to the hack.
Awesom lesson well done superb
Can this happen to 2012 rav4?
Can you just disable the promity unlock feature for the foor handles?
Thank you for sharing this video Sir.
So once you re-activate the fob, I assume you have to disable it once again so it doesn't always transmit?
yes
@@repentjesusiscomingsoon1529 Dang-it!
Okay but I don't like the fact is that it activate itself again how do you deactivated permanently so all you have to do is press lock and unlock to open the door what's the two buttons on the remote like the older vehicles had it on the key lock and unlock that's the best way to do it is there a way you can get that done these new trucks with the push button thanks?
can i disable this system and the push to start system completely while keeping the lock and unlock button working on key?
That’s basically what I do, except push button is only way to engage ignition: took battery out of fob, use slide-out key to enter, then hold fob (w/ no battery) to start/ stop button, press start button to start. Just don’t lock your key in the car old school because you’ll need to get it out likewise! (AAA, tow truck driver, etc)
I wish toyota would be like nissan where i could leave my car on and still lock my doors or I could autostart and not have it turned off when I open a door
I have a smart fob to get in and out but my car still takes a key to start the ignition. It’s def not completely smart like my Nissan was actually thats probably the only thing that was smart about my 08 Nissan. Could this “turning off your fob” method still work with my 21 corolla fob?
Does it work on Lexus RX
Y
I tried it and it works.
Perfect!!
I have a same key fob for my 2012 highlander
Just tried this and it didn't work.
Same thing with Estima
Ok its been 3 years since this video out, Did Toyota updated the smart system?
If I just use the old-style non-electronic key only, will that help?
WOW!! UNBELIEVABLE
Does Toyota have a key fob system that have the proximity sensor turned off and yet still acts like a regular key fob? That way it will never unlock itself when you get close.
Disabling the key fob doesn’t really solve theft issues if the thief just waits until you re-enable your fob to capture that remote signal. I think old school Toyota key fobs make more sense. Want to unlock? You have to push the unlock button doesn’t matter if you are close or not. Will Toyota ever go back to this system?
Now they just get access to the headlight through the wheel well, 2 mins later and your missing a Toyota
My Toyota Rav4 limited 2019 and we thank you...
I did buy RFID pouches and even a box...but this is a helpful addition
Nice does this work on any vehicle
Should on most push start vehicles
It works on my 2022 Subaru Legacy as well. Something I was not told about when purchasing at the dealership. I had to research it on my own. Being will all the current car jackings, at least in my city, it certainly comes in handy
Thanks Bossy🙏
Do you have to do it everyday?
Is there an alarm to deterred catalytic converter theft?.
No but there is a shield you can buy that covers it
Thank you for this, just went through the steps with my 22 4runner..... it works and I will be doing that with my FOB everytime I get out of my vehicle now. TOO... Protect your catalytic converter from the douche bag thieves, there is a company called MillerCat .... they make catalytic converter shields for Toyotas out of Aluminum and Stainless Steel. SKOL!🤘
The best way to protect your car is to buy keyless protector
What’s that?
What if i pull out the battery and just use the key shank?
If thefts press the button on their copied key, will they restore the keyless entry function?😢 I’m worried about this
How about unlocking the door on the other side of the vehicle? Can you do it without opening the door and employing the lock release?
Da Club should do the trick.
forget that!. Im just going to buy a used car with conventional key start. Thanks for saving me some time car shopping.
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Go to 6:35 to see how to do it.
Does Rav4 Hybrid LE has a push button start? I thought it's key start!
It works on Toyota rav4 le 2019?
Does this work for 2022 rav4
I do not need the key fob emitting signal feature because it helps me and thieves!
My grip unlocking is not functioning any idea how to solve this issue?
Thief's can steal those frequencies to steal your car using a repeater box
Is it possible to deactivate the modern convenience and only use the key instead of the buttons so no one can get your info and leave battery out of the thing and let nobody access your lock with high tech theivery so you dont have to deal with that BS tech stealing?
Should have never done away with using keys alone to crank the engine. Perhaps they could create a faster short signal range where it’s too fast to be detected by just touching the handle. Like lighting speed that can’t register if not on the handle. I guess that’s getting into fingerprint detection. Allow programmable prints. Leave the long range code that only locks. So two separate codes. How are these dealerships not getting robbed blind?
so Marcello you have to deactivate the key fob every time you leave your truck ,anyway of keeping it deactivate?
No unfortunately not
Fob got locked in my 2018 tacoma off road, why?
Does it disable your alarm when u do this because I went out there and my doors was still lock.
Did you resolve this?
@@Josh_James76 yes I did thx for your response it works perfectly have a good day.
@@rodneydavis8454 you too
thats not the only way they get in. they can brake the lock on the door and get in and reprogam the ecu to get control like they did with my 2022 highlander platinum, the also tried to disable the antenna so that none of the signals would go back to Toyota HQ so he vehicle could be tracked
Thank you sir! SKOL!
I've tried this on an older Toyota and it does not work 😢
I think I'll just lock the car and get on with my day. Live in fear of losing a car if you want to.
Tin foil hat for the key fob sounds like its not gonna work.
Install a gps unit in your car.
Thats wht im doing. Just going to have the drive connect from toyota and use that if its stolen verses wrapping stuff in tin foil or having to press a bunch of buttons everytime.
Should be a recall on all keyless cars/trucks and have key systems installed
It’s a proven system, it’s not new technology it came out like 12 years ago
Got my 2019 Toyota RAV4 stolen in 30 seconds last week so anyone watching this that has pay attention! Was so shocked on how fast but now this makes sense. Thanks for the info.