What have you done to your 5th Gen 4Runner today?

My 4Runner came with 2 key/fobs and a valet key. My Tacoma also came with 2 keys/fobs and a valet key despite not having anything inside that locked up

 

I suppose some people do, but it's an easy job to do yourself. It takes longer to find the zerks than it does to pump the grease. If you decide to try it, I recommend a firmly latching connector like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H7LPKKU?ie=UTF8. It will work with any standard grease gun.

 

The last time I went to my local dealership, I asked the cashier girl to lube my shaft. She did not respond the way I had hoped she would.

 

My '23 4R Limited, my daughter's '23 4R TRD ORP, and my wife's '23 RAV4 all came with 2 key fobs...however, I seem to remember reading from a year or two ago that some vehicles were only getting one key fob, because of "supply chain issues"...

 

there was a time that Toyota would give only 1 fob when purchasing the car but the 2nd fob was included in the purchase as well (it would just be delivered months later because of microchips shortage). So the dealership shouldn’t have to charge you for it. It’s not a warranty claim because it’s not a defect on the key fob, it was just never given to you. You should contact Toyota corporate and tell them you want your 2nd key fob and/or a refund from the dealership for what they charged you

 

Took me about a week to do but I finally finished my roof rack. Built it myself. Figured it would be a good first welding project. If I had to do it again I would just make regular 90s bending was a lot of extra work and math.

 

My 2000 Limited came with 2 keys and a (grey) valet key. My 2021 came with two fobs

 

The best (personal) projects always takes longer than we wish/plan for but always comes out great. Love the design you came up with…looks lightweight too.

 

My 2023 Prius Prime only came with one key due to parts shortages. 6 months later and I get the notice in the mail that my 2nd key is available and ready to be programmed at the dealer for no charge.

 

How do they feel being that they just cover the middle of the seat? I heard some people say that it feels weird.

 

I always have.

 

Contacting them this morning!

 

100% this ^

 

Let's say I don't feel like doing that... should the dealer know what I am asking? My fear is asking the question about lubricating the propeller shaft and the tech looking at me like he/she has no idea what I'm talking about.

 

What's the cost for a 2nd fob, all in
Anyone know?
Thx dude

 

That shouldn't be a problem. And they're less likely to screw up a drive shaft lube than an oil change.

 

I had to buy a 2nd fob and have it programmed. I bought my 2020 used and it only came with one. Was charged ~$450 for the fob and programming. If I wanted the additional emergency key included, it was another $125 for the key and to have it cut. No thanks!

 

The dealer quoted me $300 for the fob/key with $16 cutting of the key.

 

...........since the dealer got me the fob and key they charged me $173 to cut the key and program the fob. Too much IMHO but if I lose a fob I'm not SOL since I have the 2nd fob available.

 

I have seen a variety of experiences with this mentioned on forums. Some people say the dealership has no clue about this, some say it has been no problem, others have said the dealer claimed to do it but did not. For the avoidance of any doubt, I bought a grease gun and lock-n-lube and do the grease work myself, along with oil changes and anything else I can reasonably do myself to keep the dealership service department as far away from my 4Runner as possible.

 

These dealer fobs/keys seem really expensive. I have seen local locksmiths advertise their fob and key services. Has anyone gotten a quote from an independent locksmith? Maybe that would be a more economical option?

 

$300 usd?

 

Agreed...Dealership is useful to me for parts and only any warranty work if ever needed.
I have very little trust in any of them for anything else.

 

I looked at that but then heard that they can sell you the fob but can't program it and Toyota won't program what they don't sell. Check with your stealership first to see if they will program a fob they didn't provide.

 

In the shop getting the lift kit installed .

 

Its proper name is “drive shaft” 4Runners do not have a propeller. Just a FYI.

 

You won't find "drive shaft" in the manual, but you will find "propeller shaft".

https://www.to4runner.net/inspection-924.html

(Actually, they use "drive shaft" to refer to what goes between the diffs and the wheels: https://www.to4runner.net/components-900.html)

 

https://trail4runner.com/2018/12/24/4runner-driveline-fluids-how-and-when-to-change-them/

 

Same here. Two fobs last November when I bought it so "issues" may be resolved

 

Added two waterproof, dustproof storage bins from Harbor Freight, Apache brand. Bolted them from the inside to prevent theft. Also added grab handles on both sides from GPCA.