Weird wire in my 98 engine bay.
01-03-2012, 12:07 PM
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Weird wire in my 98 engine bay.
As you can see its a wire with this weird foam cover at the end. the actual end has nothing on it, it looks like a red cap of some sort?! I have no idea what this is, what it does or what it could be, anyone here have a guess????
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01-17-2012, 03:54 PM
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I just posted pics, can anyone see them?!?!?!
In this last picture, there is a small red and small black wire that is attached to the " big red plug " and is heading through the firewall. anyone, any ideas??
In this last picture, there is a small red and small black wire that is attached to the " big red plug " and is heading through the firewall. anyone, any ideas??
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01-18-2012, 06:04 AM
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some kind of sensor?? why is it wrapped in foam??! i
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01-20-2012, 07:20 PM
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thats what it is, i removed that when removing the factory VIP alarm in my 97 runner. It has two wires that go through the fire wall, and run to the brain under the drivers seat. Set off your alarm with the hood open and it will make a lovely noise for you.
01-23-2012, 07:49 AM
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alarm or keyless entry? because I don't have an alarm... or at least the alarm button on my remote keyless/starter does not do anything.
if it is indeed the factory alarm, how do i get it working again?
I do see that toyota alarm light bulb by the ECT button..but its never on lol
if it is indeed the factory alarm, how do i get it working again?
I do see that toyota alarm light bulb by the ECT button..but its never on lol
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01-25-2012, 04:27 PM
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ok so lots of reading and i figured i may have a alarm system? i have that common RS3000 alarm unit under my driver seat and i tried resetting it and programming my key fob, but my key fob is a VIPER model.The key fob is a RPN 476V
the other codes on the back are as follows;
2(66) Codes
FCC ID# EZSDEI476
it looks EXACTLY like this
now i tried to program it knowing that it prolly wont work...and maybe its just me but it seems like the bottom 2 buttons " aux " and " speaker with sound waves coming out of it " now do something.. the aux makes something "click" inside my dash with no audible sound and the "speaker" makes all the lights flash off and on for a while with no sound either..
now what I am wanting to do is make this key fob activate the RS3000 unit and to make the horn "beep" when i lock the doors and better yet, if i can get the alarm to work, i want the horn to beep when the alarm is set?? how do i even know if the alarm works.. i am lost..
the other codes on the back are as follows;
2(66) Codes
FCC ID# EZSDEI476
it looks EXACTLY like this
now i tried to program it knowing that it prolly wont work...and maybe its just me but it seems like the bottom 2 buttons " aux " and " speaker with sound waves coming out of it " now do something.. the aux makes something "click" inside my dash with no audible sound and the "speaker" makes all the lights flash off and on for a while with no sound either..
now what I am wanting to do is make this key fob activate the RS3000 unit and to make the horn "beep" when i lock the doors and better yet, if i can get the alarm to work, i want the horn to beep when the alarm is set?? how do i even know if the alarm works.. i am lost..
01-25-2012, 04:47 PM
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[QUOTE=OJ Simpson 4Runner;51858738]ok so lots of reading and i figured i may have a alarm system? i have that common RS3000 alarm unit under my driver seat and i tried resetting it and programming my key fob, but my key fob is a VIPER model.The key fob is a RPN 476V
the other codes on the back are as follows;
2(66) Codes
FCC ID# EZSDEI476
it looks EXACTLY like this
now i tried to program it knowing that it prolly wont work...and maybe its just me but it seems like the bottom 2 buttons " aux " and " speaker with sound waves coming out of it " now do something.. the aux makes something "click" inside my dash with no audible sound and the "speaker" makes all the lights flash off and on for a while with no sound either..
now what I am wanting to do is make this key fob activate the RS3000 unit and to make the horn "beep" when i lock the doors and better yet, if i can get the alarm to work, i want the horn to beep when the alarm is set?? how do i even know if the alarm works.. i am lost..[/QUOT
what you have installed in your 4runner is this:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Viper+21...50043&st=viper 211hv&lp=1&cp=1
jsut a basic keyless entry, no alarm. The previous owner probably had it installed when the factory remotes went bad. it was probably cheaper to get the aftermarket viper installed, than to buy two new remotes.
That being said, You can make the horn sound with the "speaker" button by hooking up the horn wire on the keyless entry "brain module" the wire from the brain should be brown if i remember right. you should also be able to set the system to honk the horn when you lock/unlock. it can be programmed after the horn is set up, or at a local shop with whats called a bitwriter.
The "clicking" noise that the aux button is making is most likely an internal relay in the aftermarket brain. the "aux" button is commonly used for trunk pop.
the viper remote will not be able to work in conjunction with the factory installed VIP system.
here is the install manual for the unit i believe you have.
http://www.directeddealers.com/manua...412V_01-05.pdf
hope that helps clear some stuff up for you
the other codes on the back are as follows;
2(66) Codes
FCC ID# EZSDEI476
it looks EXACTLY like this
now i tried to program it knowing that it prolly wont work...and maybe its just me but it seems like the bottom 2 buttons " aux " and " speaker with sound waves coming out of it " now do something.. the aux makes something "click" inside my dash with no audible sound and the "speaker" makes all the lights flash off and on for a while with no sound either..
now what I am wanting to do is make this key fob activate the RS3000 unit and to make the horn "beep" when i lock the doors and better yet, if i can get the alarm to work, i want the horn to beep when the alarm is set?? how do i even know if the alarm works.. i am lost..[/QUOT
what you have installed in your 4runner is this:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Viper+21...50043&st=viper 211hv&lp=1&cp=1
jsut a basic keyless entry, no alarm. The previous owner probably had it installed when the factory remotes went bad. it was probably cheaper to get the aftermarket viper installed, than to buy two new remotes.
That being said, You can make the horn sound with the "speaker" button by hooking up the horn wire on the keyless entry "brain module" the wire from the brain should be brown if i remember right. you should also be able to set the system to honk the horn when you lock/unlock. it can be programmed after the horn is set up, or at a local shop with whats called a bitwriter.
The "clicking" noise that the aux button is making is most likely an internal relay in the aftermarket brain. the "aux" button is commonly used for trunk pop.
the viper remote will not be able to work in conjunction with the factory installed VIP system.
here is the install manual for the unit i believe you have.
http://www.directeddealers.com/manua...412V_01-05.pdf
hope that helps clear some stuff up for you
01-25-2012, 05:06 PM
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what you have installed in your 4runner is this:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Viper+21...50043&st=viper 211hv&lp=1&cp=1
jsut a basic keyless entry, no alarm. The previous owner probably had it installed when the factory remotes went bad. it was probably cheaper to get the aftermarket viper installed, than to buy two new remotes.
That being said, You can make the horn sound with the "speaker" button by hooking up the horn wire on the keyless entry "brain module" the wire from the brain should be brown if i remember right. you should also be able to set the system to honk the horn when you lock/unlock. it can be programmed after the horn is set up, or at a local shop with whats called a bitwriter.
The "clicking" noise that the aux button is making is most likely an internal relay in the aftermarket brain. the "aux" button is commonly used for trunk pop.
the viper remote will not be able to work in conjunction with the factory installed VIP system.
here is the install manual for the unit i believe you have.
http://www.directeddealers.com/manua...412V_01-05.pdf
hope that helps clear some stuff up for you
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Viper+21...50043&st=viper 211hv&lp=1&cp=1
jsut a basic keyless entry, no alarm. The previous owner probably had it installed when the factory remotes went bad. it was probably cheaper to get the aftermarket viper installed, than to buy two new remotes.
That being said, You can make the horn sound with the "speaker" button by hooking up the horn wire on the keyless entry "brain module" the wire from the brain should be brown if i remember right. you should also be able to set the system to honk the horn when you lock/unlock. it can be programmed after the horn is set up, or at a local shop with whats called a bitwriter.
The "clicking" noise that the aux button is making is most likely an internal relay in the aftermarket brain. the "aux" button is commonly used for trunk pop.
the viper remote will not be able to work in conjunction with the factory installed VIP system.
here is the install manual for the unit i believe you have.
http://www.directeddealers.com/manua...412V_01-05.pdf
hope that helps clear some stuff up for you
Thanks so much. That sucks because this unit has like maximum 15 ft to unlock the doors and remote starting the engine.. basically useless because i can walk 15 ft... the website says 1,500 Feet which is complete BS. this thing does not work over 1 block.
So there is no way I can somehow frankenstein wire the VIP up to the RS3000? I just read a review.. "By Mark - Texas
211HV is a great addition for older vehicles with factory alarm system but no keyless entry. The system has outputs that arm and disarm the factory alarm when locking or unlocking, allowing for complete integration with the vehicle. The on board relays for lock/unlock and light flash are icing on the cake with this system. I immediately purchased a second system for my other vehicle. Awesome product Viper! Keep this system in your lineup, because none of you competitors offer both the arm and disarm outputs. Two thumbs up!"
one last question, bare with me, the website says the aux "auxiliary outputs for optional remote control conveniences".. what else can I make the aux button do...
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01-25-2012, 07:41 PM
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Thanks so much. That sucks because this unit has like maximum 15 ft to unlock the doors and remote starting the engine.. basically useless because i can walk 15 ft... the website says 1,500 Feet which is complete BS. this thing does not work over 1 block.
where is the antenna located? the antenna may be in a bad spot, or need to be replaced.
So there is no way I can somehow frankenstein wire the VIP up to the RS3000?
You may be able to tie the arm/disarm wires from the viper into the factory arm/disarm wires. but are you sure that the VIP system even works? I just read a review.. "By Mark - Texas
211HV is a great addition for older vehicles with factory alarm system but no keyless entry. The system has outputs that arm and disarm the factory alarm when locking or unlocking, allowing for complete integration with the vehicle. The on board relays for lock/unlock and light flash are icing on the cake with this system. I immediately purchased a second system for my other vehicle. Awesome product Viper! Keep this system in your lineup, because none of you competitors offer both the arm and disarm outputs. Two thumbs up!"
one last question, bare with me, the website says the aux "auxiliary outputs for optional remote control conveniences".. what else can I make the aux button do...
where is the antenna located? the antenna may be in a bad spot, or need to be replaced.
So there is no way I can somehow frankenstein wire the VIP up to the RS3000?
You may be able to tie the arm/disarm wires from the viper into the factory arm/disarm wires. but are you sure that the VIP system even works? I just read a review.. "By Mark - Texas
211HV is a great addition for older vehicles with factory alarm system but no keyless entry. The system has outputs that arm and disarm the factory alarm when locking or unlocking, allowing for complete integration with the vehicle. The on board relays for lock/unlock and light flash are icing on the cake with this system. I immediately purchased a second system for my other vehicle. Awesome product Viper! Keep this system in your lineup, because none of you competitors offer both the arm and disarm outputs. Two thumbs up!"
one last question, bare with me, the website says the aux "auxiliary outputs for optional remote control conveniences".. what else can I make the aux button do...
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01-25-2012, 07:46 PM
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it looks like this
The actual unit for the receiver looks like this and I assume I'll find the antenna there? No clue so far as to where it is or what it looks like... would be great if someone on the forums who has one could tell me where to find it as ive searched all around and could not find it
I want the AUX button to trigger the alarm/disarm on my RS3000. Yes the system remote does start the truck also. But if it were possible, I would want the lock doors button to arm the RS3000 and the unlock button to disarm, but that is probably a pipe dream..
I believe the RS 3000 still works because I have reset the thing ( green button ) and the Toyota security light illuminated red, also I believe that red plastic plug I posted in this thread is the piezo chirper since there is only 2 wires which I assume ground and power.
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01-26-2012, 08:06 AM
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The antenna I assume is wired under my rear view mirror.. am i right? or is it for something else like the car starter?.
it looks like this
The actual unit for the receiver looks like this and I assume I'll find the antenna there? No clue so far as to where it is or what it looks like... would be great if someone on the forums who has one could tell me where to find it as ive searched all around and could not find it
I want the AUX button to trigger the alarm/disarm on my RS3000. Yes the system remote does start the truck also. But if it were possible, I would want the lock doors button to arm the RS3000 and the unlock button to disarm, but that is probably a pipe dream..
I believe the RS 3000 still works because I have reset the thing ( green button ) and the Toyota security light illuminated red, also I believe that red plastic plug I posted in this thread is the piezo chirper since there is only 2 wires which I assume ground and power.
it looks like this
The actual unit for the receiver looks like this and I assume I'll find the antenna there? No clue so far as to where it is or what it looks like... would be great if someone on the forums who has one could tell me where to find it as ive searched all around and could not find it
I want the AUX button to trigger the alarm/disarm on my RS3000. Yes the system remote does start the truck also. But if it were possible, I would want the lock doors button to arm the RS3000 and the unlock button to disarm, but that is probably a pipe dream..
I believe the RS 3000 still works because I have reset the thing ( green button ) and the Toyota security light illuminated red, also I believe that red plastic plug I posted in this thread is the piezo chirper since there is only 2 wires which I assume ground and power.
The aux will not control the arm/disarm features, it is only set up to do a quick trigger like trunk pop, gas door pop etc.
if the red light on the factory alarm is solid, it means that it is in "valet" mode, most likely since the factory remotes were lost or stopped working.
im not sure if you would be able to tap into the VIP alarm, since it is technically an "add-on" system, not something that came from the factory. I have nothing listed in my wiring diagrams that would indicate a factory arm/disarm wire that you would be able to use.
and yes, the original picture is indeed the siren, i told you that several posts ago ha ha.
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haha yeah i just saw that now. Well I took apart the dash and kick panel off, I found the antenna wire and tried to trace it to the brain but it stops at this thing.. let me try to explain what it looks like. it looks like a rectangle piece of black plastic, with individual square boxes on it, it looks stock.. and I can't find the brain for the viper, nothing in there looks like the picture of the viper brain...
