Card key style keyfob for 2024 Tacoma - first look!

[Ron]

With today's technology, you'd think they could do better.
Good idea, but weak on execution.

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[Gear_yyc]

Maybe Toyota has done a good job with their app, but on my wife's BMW, the digital key is not very reliable. If it works as it's supposed to, it will unlock as you approach and you can get in and drive as long as your phone is on you. But sometimes it doesn't work and you have to open the app to unlock the car and get in, and then place your phone in the console and wait for it to basically re-pair before you can start it up. It's just really finicky.

 

[bloominguez]

You also can't use a lockbox because of the proximity sensors.

Why not? Does this key behave differently than other Toyota keys? (Not trying to be snarky, I honestly don't know.)

On my GR Corolla I can disable automatic unlocking when I open the door with key in pocket. Easy: Just press and hold the lock button, press the unlock button twice while lock button still held. Watch for four (?) flashes on the small LED on the key, done.

 

[stokes32]

Why not? Does this key behave differently than other Toyota keys? (Not trying to be snarky, I honestly don't know.)

On my GR Corolla I can disable automatic unlocking when I open the door with key in pocket. Easy: Just press and hold the lock button, press the unlock button twice while lock button still held. Watch for four (?) flashes on the small LED on the key, done.

I didn't know you could do that. Thanks for the tip! It also looks like it will come with a valet key, which should be safe to get wet so I guess my problem is solved.

 

[Kielly]

As someone looking to buy a manual, there's no shot in hell I'm paying a monthly price for the Toyota app when I won't be able to remote start it ?

 

[bloominguez]

I didn't know you could do that. Thanks for the tip! It also looks like it will come with a valet key, which should be safe to get wet so I guess my problem is solved.

Yeah, I happened to read that in my Corolla manual and was really surprised and impressed. Seems like a great trick to know, so I tried it and it worked great. I think this should be more widely known.

That caught my eye because I have read that very sophisticated thieves can use scanning equipment to pick up the signals these keys broadcast, then use that to spoof the key and easily steal your car. That requires that they get close enough to pick up the signal from the key and have physical access to your car, of course.

In order to prevent that, you can buy Faraday pouches that block the key's signals. Just search for "faraday pouch for key fob" or similar, read for yourself. I have pouches for my vehicles with such keys. But if you're traveling and don't have that pouch with you, might be a good idea to turn "off" the key at night, same result as using the Faraday pouch.

If someone has a Tacoma already, please try this and let us know!

 

[stokes32]

Yeah, I happened to read that in my Corolla manual and was really surprised and impressed. Seems like a great trick to know, so I tried it and it worked great. I think this should be more widely known.

That caught my eye because I have read that very sophisticated thieves can use scanning equipment to pick up the signals these keys broadcast, then use that to spoof the key and easily steal your car. That requires that they get close enough to pick up the signal from the key and have physical access to your car, of course.

In order to prevent that, you can buy Faraday pouches that block the key's signals. Just search for "faraday pouch for key fob" or similar, read for yourself. I have pouches for my vehicles with such keys. But if you're traveling and don't have that pouch with you, might be a good idea to turn "off" the key at night, same result as using the Faraday pouch.

If someone has a Tacoma already, please try this and let us know!

Great info! Thank you. It looks like they also have small Faraday boxes on Amazon that you can just throw all your keys into at night.

 

[CATOY]

Here is the new card key for the 2024 Tacoma, it's very easy to open and there is an easily replaceable battery in there along with a hard key that is keyed on one side only. You will need to press the small circular button to remove the key and pinch the end to slide of the battery cover.

 

[Liquidassets]

Here is the new card key for the 2024 Tacoma, it's very easy to open and there is an easily replaceable battery in there along with a hard key that is keyed on one side only. You will need to press the small circular button to remove the key and pinch the end to slide of the battery cover.

Was the card key a part of a package? My dealer wasn't aware that it was an option.

 

[CATOY]

Was the card key a part of a package? My dealer wasn't aware that it was an option.

Not sure, I did see a video of an SR and I believe it had it too. It fits great on a wallet, not sure how durable it will be if you sit on your wallet and it bends.

 

[Explorer]

Don't know if it's going to work when into a Ridge wallet?

 

[Sner]

pretty useless in my mind, I have a wallet (yes it’s always in my back pocket) and I go through credit cards every few months. that card key will not last in my wallet. Thank gosh I’ll be able to add my truck key to my Apple Wallet. That makes more sense.

 

[Snowjunky24]

Should the card come with a sr5 with no upgrades?

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