If you’re in the USA, they pretty much all ship with remote start. (Especially an XLE Hybrid)

Press lock on the remote three times and on the third time hold the button down.

Alternatively, you can buy a long range remote, search google for options.


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If you’re in the USA, they pretty much all ship with remote start. (Especially an XLE Hybrid)



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No, they don't. You must have the upgraded 8" radio, not the standard 7" system to have the factory remote start.

 

I’m thinking that viper security alarm with remote start would work. It has a fob and app.

 

It’ll also have 5x the range of the Toyota fob by my observations.

 

I had an auto place install an Arcticstart FMX 2- way remote. It works using a small fob, with no app to call up. It worked great all winter. Total cost was around $400 installed. For that money, in no way would I attempt installing it on my own. Besides, the auto shop backs up their work with warranties. Also, I wasn't sure if doing it myself might void some part of the Toyota Warranty down the line of something were to go wrong

 

Thank you all so much for your help.
There are a few sites that claim you can use your OEM key. Are these real?

2019-2021 Toyota Rav4 Plug & Play Remote Start Kit (Push Button Start)

IMPORTANT NOTE: This kit will only work on vehicles with a Push Button Start Ignition System. This Kit will not work on standard Key Start vehicles. No cutting, No Splicing, No Bull$%!# 20-30 MINUTE INSTALLATION! The ONLY 100% Complete Plug & Play Kit. With hundreds of units sold and thousands...

www.12volt.solutions

2019 2020 2021 Toyota RAV4 HYBRID Remote Starter Plug & Play Kit for Flip / Key H Key Start

2019 Toyota RAV4 100% plug & play remote starter kit. Get the BEST remote start kit for your Toyota RAV4. Easy remote starter installation can be completed anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour for most. No confusing diagrams, no sloppy wiring, no cutting, splicing, etc.

accessorides.com

 

Thank you all so much for your help.
There are a few sites that claim you can use your OEM key. Are these real?

2019-2021 Toyota Rav4 Plug & Play Remote Start Kit (Push Button Start)

IMPORTANT NOTE: This kit will only work on vehicles with a Push Button Start Ignition System. This Kit will not work on standard Key Start vehicles. No cutting, No Splicing, No Bull$%!# 20-30 MINUTE INSTALLATION! The ONLY 100% Complete Plug & Play Kit. With hundreds of units sold and thousands...

www.12volt.solutions

2019 2020 2021 Toyota RAV4 HYBRID Remote Starter Plug & Play Kit for Flip / Key H Key Start

2019 Toyota RAV4 100% plug & play remote starter kit. Get the BEST remote start kit for your Toyota RAV4. Easy remote starter installation can be completed anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour for most. No confusing diagrams, no sloppy wiring, no cutting, splicing, etc.

accessorides.com

Problem with those systems is the range is only as far as you OEM remote. Aftermarket systems can go much farther and the 2 way systems let you know if the car has started.

BTW. They can also program your oem remote so you can have both.

I got mine installed a few years ago at BEST BUY got $250. They have these deals every year around OCT- DEC Timeframe.

They just had it a few days ago. You can check out the system they use

CompuStar CS4905S-Kit 2-Way Remote Start System w/ Installation $250 + Free Shipping

Best Buy has CompuStar CS4905S-Kit 2-Way Remote Start System w/ Installation for $249.99. Shipping is free or choose curbside pickup where stock permits. Thanks to community member anagoree for ...

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Here is one owner with 2020 XLEh with 7" radio. I was so excited that I might have remote start, I could not wait until I pick it up.
Imagine my disapointment.
No matter, have a local shop I used before for my wife's Corolla, and my other cars. Even got a discount coupon in the email. 1 hour and 350$ later I am a happy camper.

 

Here is one owner with 2020 XLEh with 7" radio. I was so excited that I might have remote start, I could not wait until I pick it up.
Imagine my disapointment.
No matter, have a local shop I used before for my wife's Corolla, and my other cars. Even got a discount coupon in the email. 1 hour and 350$ later I am a happy camper.

Congrats on obtaining subscription-free remote start. Does your system use the factory remotes or a secondary remote? I’m looking for a system with a two-way (tells you that the engine is started) remote and better range than the factory remotes.

P.S. Take photos of your receipts. I personally feel as if the inclusion of remote start on our vehicles was false advertising and we should probably start complaining to Toyota. We shouldn’t have to be spending several hundred dollars to get the functionality that was advertised on these cars, especially after expending $25-40K. If someone has the time, energy, and retainer funding....class action...

 

My receipt does not list remote start. I was excited because of my research here that implied it may have it.

As for my RS, my setup uses OEM remote and it is good enough for me, but my install shop had a few options available , including two way capable remotes and even subscription based phone app kind.
Infact there were options to have both an OEM remote and a long range remote at the same time.

 

A poster here said that, following the first free year of using the app for the remote start, he/she let the subscription lapse and the key fob no longer worked for RS along with the app.

Can any other posters confirm this because it sounds insane to me.

 

And does the sos button work after subscription lapses?

 

Installed the following on my RAV4 in order to give almost 1mile range for remote start/stop without having to cut a single wire on my 2019 RAV4 (100% plug & play)...takes about an hour including flashing the evo-all with latest firmware required (EVO-ALL module must have manufactured date > 2019)

Toyota Rav4 | Bypass and interface module | Fortin

Toyota Rav4 vehicle coverage for bypass and interface module, remote starter and alarm systems installations.

fortin.ca

 

That’s great! I don’t have the OEM remote start so would that be an issue? Would my oem key fob work with it? I don’t want to have to carry another fob.

 

According to the Fortin documentation for this vehicle, when using the T harness for the RAV4, you have to splice one wire to the hybrid ECU.

In the past when I installed Fortin you can configure it to use the factory remote. The Fortin documentation says that the factory remotes stay active when remote started. (Other car manufacturers like VW disable the factory remotes when the car is started, which is significant because you can’t unlock the car without a third party remote for VW - Toyota has no such limitation.)


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You are correct! evo-all_ig_tsa_bi_toy13_rav4-hyb_2019_pts_a_91691.pdf does show a single additional +starter wire requires splicing on the hybrid even using the THAR-TOY13 harness that isn't used on the non-hybrid RAV4 So this wouldn't be 100% plug and play as I stated earlier for the hybrid...sorry

 

We got the Viper one installed at Abt in Chicago area. It seems to work fine, but my wife won't know until she starts commuting next fall. She doesn't use it in garage so she will only use it before coming home for the day.

 

Is it a 2 way remote system? What's the range of the remotes.

I think someone said you can DIY upgrade the remotes on Viper like you can on Compustar.

 

I decided to go with the remote connect for my 2019 adventure rav4. Here's why I did it. Intsalling the viper smartstart requires subcrption fee to take advantage of all the "connected services" on top of installation which is around $350. The chepeast plan according to website was $6/mo. Toyota remote connect is free for a year, then 80/yr or 8/mo no obligations. so if you divide 350/80 = 4.3 years plus the free year =5.3 years of connection, and you get all the smart phone services such as fuel levels, tire pressure monitor, windows open/closed notification, doors open/closed etc. to do the same with Viper cheap plan, 5.83*60 mos - 349.80 +350 install = 700. Toyota remote connect at 80 for 4 years is $320 plus free year. it made sense to me since i love the smart phone app. and ill probably trade after 5 years anyway.

If you want just a fob remote start with no phone connectivity then yeah go aftermarket. but even then you can make the math work out especially if you only remote start during just cold or hot months.

 

Is there a remote start system that won’t shut off when you open the door. I saw a viper system install in which the factory keyless entry was integrated but that also meant when opening the door, the remote start shut off. I get it’s a safety thing, but other cars I’ve had remote start one shuts off when I press the brakes, not when I open the door.

 

I believe if you have a push to start it will shut off.its a security thing. If you have a key it won't.

 

I just got a 21 Rav4 hybrid XLE and I asked my dealer about adding a remote start and they said they don't do them, is that a Toyota thing or what?

 

I have the XLE that's loaded with the exception of the 8" JBL stereo. My dealer said they do it all the time---they told me it would be $590---No thanks.
I have a heated seat and steering wheel to keep me happy for now.

But to answer your question, mine would do it. I'm located in Eastern PA

 

I have XLE with 7in screen and my dealer also qouted me with $600+ to add remote start.
Lucky I have local place that did it for 350.