HOW TO INSTALL A REMOTE START ON A TOYOTA TUNDRA

How to install a Compustar CS910-S remote start on to a Toyota Tundra. This is a how to video showing the basics on remote start installation.
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WHY NOT TO USE T TAPS
Many electrical accessories today come with connectors that are designed to “splice” connections into other wires without the need for cutting and soldering. 3M™ makes a lot of these under the Scotchlok™ name in all sorts of sizes and for all types of uses (see pics to the right). These connectors are commonly referred to as “vampire connectors” because they “bite” into another wire to “suck” power.
The different colors indicate the size (gauge) of the wire they are designed to work on. In some cases these connectors can be useful and save a lot of time, but the types and sizes that are typically used for automotive and motorcycle applications (typically 18-22 gauge) can cause a number of problems up to and including complete failure of the splice.
Inline wire taps (like the top picture) work by placing the connector around an existing wire and then feeding the clean cut end of another wire into it. When the metal portion is pressed down with a pair of pliers it cuts like a small guillotine into both wires and establishes a connection across the 2 wires in the process. The little plastic strap folds over and clips in place to hold the metal bit in place.
The other style commonly used in automotive and motorcycle applications is the T-tap (see pics to right). The T-tap accomplishes the same thing as the inline splice but it only cuts it’s way into one wire, the second wire that is “tapping” into it plugs in via a common spade style connector. If you look at the 2 bottom pictures you can get an idea of what I’m talking about.
Now you might wonder what the problem with this is, what makes this so bad? I mean, it’s a quick and easy solution to splicing wires, and it helps those without much electrical skill to add accessories, right? While all this is true, the problems come from a handful of different issues that arise from the nature of the connection itself.
First, the simple act of pressing the wire into this slotted metal piece bludgeons the wire. The concept behind this is fine - it’s supposed to strip back the insulation on the wire to make contact with the wire itself. The problem is that there is no guarantee that you won’t accidentally catch some of the wire in this process and tear some of the individual wire strands. It is actually quite common that this does happen. Second, when the connection process does strip the insulation without completely trashing the wire then the opposite is sometimes true - it only makes limited contact with the wire.
Both the over and under “stripped” problems I mentioned above are often exacerbated by users who do not realize the color/sizing relationship of these connectors to the wires. If you choose a size too big or a size too small for the wire you’re tapping into then you will end up with an exaggerated version of the 2 problems I discuss above. I speak about this with experience because when I was younger I made these exact mistakes!
Now, let’s just say hypothetically that you do establish a perfect connection during the process of installing one of these taps - what then? This is where you have to be concerned about the long-term, surprise you one day/night, maybe leave you stuck on the side of the road, kind of problems. The process of making these connections tears the insulation and leaves some of the wire exposed. Over time the exposed wire begins to oxidize and corrode due to exposure to the elements. All these factors slowly wear on the wire and make it less conductive, but more important to this discussion - the wire becomes brittle.
So now you have an exposed, oxidized, corroded, and brittle wire clamped in the groove of a little metal piece with sharp edges specifically designed for cutting through the wire insulation. Take this situation and add vibration - the kind of vibration you get from just driving your car or bike - motor vibes and bumpy roads. With these elements in place, all that becomes necessary is the last one at play - time…
Brittle wires, sharp edges, regular vibration and time breaks the wire down one strand at a time until complete failure occurs - and remember that this was a “perfect” connection. Splices that cut and nick wires (like I originally mentioned above) will fail faster. Now I understand having your GPS, radio, CB, lightbar or other superficial accessory fail may not be a problem - but the failure of the wires they attach to

[@MrMiss.Outdoors]

Not sure if you’re still using this KZbin channel but brother, I appreciate this video so much. Got stumped on finding the parking light wire but you helped me find it. God bless!!

[@solarillusiontint]

I am so glad that it helped you out. I haven’t made videos in a long time but I do plan on getting back to it.

[@micahwest5347]

Thanks for posting. Hard to get any good DIY info on these first gen tundras. I’ve done plenty of cutting and soldering but haven’t messed with ignition wires before. This is the just the nudge I needed to take the plunge. Wish the video was complete start to finish but I think you covered most of the unique aspects of this install and liked seeing some of your techniques that I will start using.

[@solarillusiontint]

Fantastic I am so glad you enjoyed the video if you have any questions please let us know

[@00TEQ]

Very clean installation..you take pride in your work. We need more installers like you. Thank you for this video.

[@solarillusiontint]

Thank you so much for your kind words.

[@Cristianperez-nq7nv]

@@solarillusiontint I have a question would u happen to know how to program or how the avital 4105L works I installed it and did everything you said on the video but it won’t start and randomly the truck tries to start without pressing the button it fails three times and it turns on on the fourth try but then I can’t shut it off unless I disconnect the whole module

[@FlamingAce58]

Hey man I just have to say, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!! I was having serious doubts as I couldn’t find envy thing helpful on the internet and after about a week of searching I found this video. You saved me about $700 which is what the stereo shop quoted me for this. Once again you are awesome and thank you so much for the most helpful video I have ever watched!

[@solarillusiontint]

You are so very welcome Dennis‼️

[@johncurtis264]

Amazing to see the level of your talent. I have no idea of how you know what goes where, but is very good vid and well produced . Good job.

[@danhawkins9886]

Nice. Way to show show someone not to fast and very descriptive I will keep watching

[@jsefko1234]

Great video I’d love to install this on my tundra but electronics scare me for the fact I might mess something up and when he started cutting every wire in sight I got some anxiety 😂

[@frostakathetruth]

thank you for your video! I've learn a lot and have also completed my alarm setup.

[@ballzdeep7245]

I'm so glad you decided to put music in your video because I'm having a horrible time with getting my parking lights to go off on my 4runner. The only way they go off is when I turn my headlights on but when I shut them off they turn back on and yes the switch is off all the way, it's not on the MARKer light position and there is no daytime running lights. I have the pinky amber bulbs that are only supposed to come on when you use the automatic car starter. If you use the key none of the lights are supposed to turn on unless I turn them on. But now my marker/turn signal lights are always on no matter if I do key or auto starter. The only way to shut off is the way they are supposed to be on when turning on your headlights. So being that I'm having a horrible situation and day besides my rig. It wouldn't be fitting if I could actually hear wtf you are trying to say as it is but thankfully you added music so I definitely can't hear any useful information that would be helpful so I can get pissed off and make a small problem into a very big and expensive problem. Happy birthday to me. Oh yeah the douches that installed my BLADE CM7200 USING T-TAPS AND I HAVE 1 MALE T-TAP WIRE LEFT OVER ITS THE GREEN/WHITE WIRE THAT SAYS LIGHT OUTPUT FIXED OUTPUT THAT IS NOT HOOKED TO ANYTHING. THERE IS TWO FEMALE T-TAPS ON A BIG RED/POSITIVE CONSTANT WIRE AND A BLACK/NEGATIVE/GROUND. WTF DO I DO. OH I CAN'T TAKE IT BACK BECAUSE THEY WENT OUT OF BUSINESS. THEY ALSO OWE ME 3 REMOTE BASS KNOBS FOR MY AMPS AND A NEW AMPLIFIER FOR FRYING MY MOST FAVORITE 4 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER THAT IN MY OPINION IS THE GREATEST ONE EVER MADE AND IT WAS THE 2014 BLAUPUNKT 750 I THINK. THE CROSSOVERS ARE RIDICULOUSLY AMAZING. YOU GOT HIGH, MID, SUBSONIC, GAIN AND CROSSOVER HZ LEVEL CONTROL AND A SUBWOOFER OUTPUT WITH GAIN, SUBSONIC, LOWPASS, AND PHASE AND USING THIS BNB OUTPUT INCREASES YOUR SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIERS 20% BETTER

[@williamharrisonl.hubbard9882]

Excellent insight for my pending Compustar CS7900-AS All-in-One 2-Way Remote Start installation on my 06 Tundra!

[@solarillusiontint]

Nice you will have to tell what you think when you get it done sir

[@pablopenasco4254]

Excellent work. Thanks for the explanation. I have a 03’ Sequoía that will randomly try to start itself while sitting in the driveway. I popped the panel off and see some T-taps. I’m hoping I can remove and after market wiring and get rid of my zombie car symptoms.

[@solarillusiontint]

You are most welcome and yes please let me know if that works for you if not I will do my best to help

[@Pelinas]

I enjoy watching you, great video great job

[@Jpixta]

Using your video I was able to install a remote start with keyless entry on my 2001 Tundra! Pretty sweet using a remote to get in instead of a key, and now I can remote start on these cold winter days 😎. Do you happen to have the color of the parking lights wire on hand? Ended up skipping that since I didn’t want to cut into a bunch of wires without having something specific to work for. Thanks for the video!

[@Jpixta]

@@securetalk I didn’t use a relay or a tach wire. Under the steering column should have all the applicable ignition, constant, acc, starter, etc. wires minus the parking lights and a ground. Other than that, I used the smaller connector as shown in the video to connect to the unlock/lock, hood pin, brake wire. Colors in other comments were accurate for my Tundra ChatGPT seems to think the parking wire should be green/white. Haven’t looked further into this yet myself.

[@timmorrow9780]

On 2000-2002 Tundra the door lock wire are located in either kick panel. The colors are White/Green - Lock, Red/Yellow - Unlock

[@haynlaskan9668]

Thank you sir for all the information!. If you don't mind me asking how did you "do the hard part" and find the park lights strip every wire or go off via diagram and hunt ? Haha. As i need improvement on finding wires sometime thank you!

[@sierralima5126]

Can you actually show how to wiring relays for the remote start?

[@jesseedgell8698]

I'm trying to put a compustar remote start in my 2001 holden rodeo I gotta try and hook it up myself because my auto electrician will not do it

[@hakimam9864]

Nice vidéo Professional job

[@Sci-Mon1]

I know you didn’t show it, but for the door lock relay, did you put all that in the door panel? Or did you find the wiring from the door panel in the kick panel? Are those two wires you solder last coming from the door panel?

[@fallen12301]

Where did u install the green Wire too? It skipped it.

[@butuoyo]

My favorite past is soldering wires.

[@solarillusiontint]

The only way to do it 💯

[@negativeindustrial]

If I just wanted use the keyless entry portion of this system, what are the minimum connections I would need to make? I have red power, red/white power and ground connected and the door connections made. I checked the door connections and I can lock/unlock the door just be grounding those wires manually, however, I haven’t been able to get the unit to do anything yet. Thank you for any help you can provide.

[@thomascrysler5552]

So I’ve done everything you did in this video which by the way is awesome but for some reason when I turn my key off the truck doesn’t shut off and yes I have a 2006 Toyota Tundra

[@solarillusiontint]

That sounds to me like it’s not recognizing the break shut down. The way to test that is to remote start it and then hit the break after about 60 seconds of it running and that should shut the vehicle off if the brake trigger is working properly.

[@coleakasmith868]

This can be used for a 01 to 06 tundra?

[@uaenrg]

Greetings brother. I purchased the compustar 8900As. Im a bit confused with the cn3 (18 pin connector) which wires are recommended to let the system work optimally as Im about to install it on my 2001 model lexus ls430 with fob key ?

[@Norgort]

Is a relay needed in this install? If so, where would I wire it?

[@Norgort]

@@calebbay8372 Thanks for the response. I think its completely dependent on the wiring config of your car, as mine just worked with no relay upon install. I advise anyone doing this project to try to understand what specific input is needed to trigger lock and unlock in their respective vehicle.

[@gaetanomanila8894]

I have a 06 Toyota tundra. Do I have to wire in the locks? I still would like to retain the factory fob. Only plan to use remote start during winter months.

[@solarillusiontint]

Good day do you know if that tundra has a factory security system?

[@swifttrips1756]

My 04 mustang gt has 2 ignition 2 accessory wires and my cm900 box has the jumper function setting on ignition and I can use the blue wire for ignition 2 so now I’m stranded for connecting to my 2nd vehicle accessory wire any ideas? Or can I just connect the one accessory wire to accessory one and it will work anyway?

[@jesusgarcia7842]

Do you need an extra key for this installation?

[@ruiwu3604]

I find a guy who does remote start , he told me In order to do remote start for my 01 sequoia , I have to loose a key , lol , man , I only have one key , what the heck Toyota

[@xiaocardot1160]

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[@mikerajk1732]

Great video. Would you be able to help in locating the door unlock and lock wires for a 1992 Honda Accord EX, the documentation I have is incorrect regarding wire color and location

[@solarillusiontint]

Does door lock's are a little tricky and depending on where you go will depend on the color and the location those are what are considered a 5 wire door lock system meaning you need to relays to run it

[@lynchknot]

All the wires except the last two were spliced into a circuit. Did you cut off the plug for the last two wires?

[@solarillusiontint]

Yes any wires unused will be cut and wrapped with electrical tape.

[@thomacam2659]

My cm900 has a Green/White wire for Parking Light (+). It also has ANOTHER Green/White wire for Parking Light (-). My wire diagram: Parking Lights (+) Red/Orange (LF); Orange (RF); Green/Black (LR); Brown/Black (RR) + Dash Fuse Box, black 38 pin plug (D), pins 3, 10; white 38 pin plug (A), pins 14, 24 Parking Lights MUX Blue - 1680 Ohms Headlight-Wiper Switch, black 16 pin plug, pin 14 Am I supposed to connect both Parking Light + and - ? Or just whatever my vehicle offers. Which only seems to be a Negative. Car is 2018 Hyundai Elantra Remote Start is the Compustar 4900s

[@solarillusiontint]

If it were me I would just use the negative and use the resistor in line

[@imports4lifetoyotalexus98]

Why i didnt see you wire any relay for this installation?

[@solarillusiontint]

Unfortunately my camera battery died and I didn't know until later. Sorry!

[@kyleswanson4710]

How did you get the door locks to function? I followed DOC 1070 and wired up the relay but i am still not getting the locks to cycle.

[@solarillusiontint]

Are you positive you have the right lock wires.

[@michaelwork5399]

i am having trouble finding the parking light wire the green one more specific where to find?

[@solarillusiontint]

What is the year make and model of vehicle you’re working on sir?

[@michaelwork5399]

@@solarillusiontint 02 tundra sr5 ac

[@solarillusiontint]

You will have to test the wires, but if you’re looking for a positive trigger headlight wire, it should be in the driver kick panel green wire, 14 pin plug. or you can grab them at the headlight switch green wire as well but it is a negative trigger once again, please test the wires.

[@natepanton927]

In desperate need to find the lock and unlock wire for my 2005 Toyota Tundra double cab

[@solarillusiontint]

Or the 12volt.com

[@mikerajk1732]

What if your vehicle only has one 12V constant. Do you just cap and stow the other constant?

[@solarillusiontint]

If you watch my other video about remote starts it will explain if you only have one power wire

[@darnellmorgan6754]

So I got the drone thing but it’s now working

[@ganeshnarayan5505]

Hello Great video i'm installing same remote start on my 1997 Toyota Camry LE 2.2 liter had a question from the remote start module which wire is for trunk pop if you don't mind answering the question. Thank you.

[@solarillusiontint]

What unit are you installing? If you don’t mind me asking model number please

[@ganeshnarayan5505]

@@solarillusiontint Hello thank you for reply the model # is CS925-S COMPUSTAR i just wanted to know how to hook up trunk pop. Thanks.

[@solarillusiontint]

Violet with a white stripe just to keep in mind, that’s a negative trigger

[@ganeshnarayan5505]

@@solarillusiontint does not come with connecter that connects to the brain . is there any other way to hook up the trunk pop. thanks

[@solarillusiontint]

Is it missing plugs

[@ndzaradovic9617]

I have tundra 4,7 sr5 2007 , do I need by pass for remote starter ? Thank you very much !

[@solarillusiontint]

Yes that one should have a 40 bit encrypted key

[@jonp6347]

Hi, thinking about installing this on my 2005 tundra. Where can I get this remote starter.

[@xiaocardot1160]

friend, it seem you are looking for a product like the video show,it is happen to we have the similar product,we have 4G gsm gps car alarm,smart watch car key car alarm ,liquid crystal key,watch key smart car alarm,remote start module...so on. maybe you will interesting in one of them.you can look at my youtube know more,if you like it,you can add me whatsapp: [phone] WeChat：13417625973 keyless entry，remote start，push start... 4G gps mobile phone control car：www.ebay.com/itm/273785328395 liquid smart key control car：www.ebay.com/itm/284267230545 smart watch control car：www.ebay.com/itm/284302869970

[@mikerajk1732]

Does the hood pin need to be installed for the unit to work?

[@solarillusiontint]

That 100% depends on the type of unit that you install if it is DEI unit yes you need a had pin if it is a compustar no you do not need a hood pin

[@niko_s4467]

I have a 2005 Sequoia limited, I’m also looking at tackling this job here in a couple days. Are you required to install the tach wire?

[@solarillusiontint]

It depends on what type of unit you're using a lot of them now have advanced tactless modes where you do not have to hook up a tach wire

[@kristal00098]

I have the exact same car, I want to install one in my car, please give me some ideas and of course how it's going for you

[@kristal00098]

Also how did you hook up the rear latch door to open and close

[@mansurbinaliyev9910]

Hi I have a question, can you help me with to put compustar 920S to a 2005 Lexus es330, I can’t find the unlock wire for the door of the car. And I can’t find the parking light wire

[@solarillusiontint]

So on that particular vehicle you either have to run wires into the door to the ECU or five wire the door locks, and it says the lock wire is blue /red in the drivers kick panel and the unlock wire is blue /black in the drivers get panel

[@solarillusiontint]

Keep in mind the parking lights on that vehicle have a positive trigger that is a green wire bottom of the fuse box or at the headlight switch. It is a red wire that is a negative trigger.

[@mansurbinaliyev9910]

Ok,thank you, I’ll try that out

[@solarillusiontint]

Ok sounds great. Let me know what you find out.

[@ViewlessSquid]

Will this still start a Toyota truck with an immobilizer or do I have to surrender a key? I have a 2004 sequoia. Thanks.

[@solarillusiontint]

If you get the proper bypass so you should not have to surrender a key at all

[@ViewlessSquid]

Can you recommend one?

[@solarillusiontint]

@@ViewlessSquid I personally like the idatalink bypasses

[@OKTULSA918]

Awesome!!😍

[@solarillusiontint]

Thank you

[@russellrodney2026]

Where you got the lock and unlocked from

[@solarillusiontint]

The door lock wires are most of the time found in the driver kick panel

[@jesusenriquez8023]

Do you happen to have wiring diagram or where to get them?

[@solarillusiontint]

There are a lot of good services out there that offer wiring diagrams. If you have you are a Compustar dealer they offer wire diagrams. If you are a DEI dealer they offer wire diagrams,or if you would like a free one the 12volt.com has free wire diagrams.

[@jesusenriquez8023]

@@solarillusiontint thank I will check it out

[@RiskyNights]

Where did the mount the brain? Why does no one show this part?

[@xiaocardot1160]

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[@daviddunkelberg4266]

For all who are wondering, the door locks are in the kick panel. Lock is green/black, unlock is red/yellow. The best way I can explain which one is that both wires will be in the same harness coming out of the door

[@lineman68949]

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[@darnellmorgan6754]

Does it work with the drone mobile add on ?

[@solarillusiontint]

Yes it does

[@darnellmorgan6754]

@@solarillusiontint does the blade remote starts work with all drone mobile devices and which port do I use if so ?

[@solarillusiontint]

The blade is just a bypass the module you’re using with the blade Hass to be able to take the drone mobile

[@bluwj1]

Where and how did you hook up the door lock wires. I've looked for diagrams and can't seen to find one anywhere

[@solarillusiontint]

For what type of car?

[@bluwj1]

2006 tundra double cab

[@solarillusiontint]

They are at the driver's door switch.

[@bluwj1]

Inside the door? What color wires do I connect the lock unlock wires from the alarm to?

[@solarillusiontint]

Yes they are in the door tech doc 1070 from DEI

[@jackcarter97]

Do I need ant relays on a 2000 tundra? Imade all the same connections that were also made in the video and it will not respond to any commands from the remote. The antena light does flash red so I know its at least getting power.

[@solarillusiontint]

The remote's come together with the remote start if not you have to program them

[@jackcarter97]

@@solarillusiontint yes the remote came with

[@jackcarter97]

@@solarillusiontint are there any other words that need to be connect other than the ones you spoke about in the beginning of the video? I just checked all my connections and everything seems good. However, I still am not getting any response from the remotes that came with the remote starter.

[@jackcarter97]

Wires*

[@solarillusiontint]

My recommendation would be to re learn the remotes 1st

[@thomasroseman575]

Why wouldn't you use a t harness. Isn't it easier.

[@abukawsar5357]

How to program immobilizer...

[@solarillusiontint]

You doing on the computer via whatever website of the bypass module you are using.

[@rommelunto9143]

you mention if i heard it right a "HOOD PEN"? what is a "HOOD PEN"? (you said that "somebody might start the vehicle with the remote start active?) pls advice...thanks

[@solarillusiontint]

The hood pin Usher's that the hood is closed at all time or the remote start will not work it is just a pin switch that when the hood is closed it pushes down not creating any kind of ground then when the hood is open it pushes up creating or ground telling the remote start not to start it's a safety feature so if somebody is working on the vehicle it will not allow them to accidentally start the vehicle with the key fob in their pocket or something of that nature

[@jesseedgell8698]

So how do you hook up the engine lock relay please

[@solarillusiontint]

Do you mean a starter kill relay?

[@jesseedgell8698]

Mines called a engine lock relay its got 3 thick yellow wires on it and 1 thin green wire and 1 blue wire

[@jesseedgell8698]

The blue wire is thin aswell I just don't know where thay go

[@jesseedgell8698]

I don't know where any of the wires go to

[@solarillusiontint]

Yes that is starter kill relay

[@jessieszostak843]

What is the difference between the brain!!??? There are so many different ones which one is the newest and best 😩

[@solarillusiontint]

Yes you are correct I personally like all of the Compustar products I think they are the best they are the leader in all automotive security and remote starts DEI which owns viper was purchased by audio box and not only that I think Compustar has the best tech-support if you need that service

[@minitiger3309]

I wish the words were larger so I could see nothing.

[@stevecl8275]

What a poor video! Needs more detail kill the dam music. Better video filming

[@solarillusiontint]

I'm glad you liked it!!

[@Purosabor73]

Great video. Just had a hard time understanding the verbiage. Music didn't help. Still good video. 👍

[@MrPoopyHeadd]

The only part i need to see, you skipped it 😅. I cant for the life of me find the unlock and lock wires. The person who owned the truck before me jerry rigged stuff and its hideous.

[@solarillusiontint]

Good day sir what kind of truck are you working on.

[@MrPoopyHeadd]

@@solarillusiontint 05 tundra DC. I was able to find it but, the unit doesnt even work properly. Lock/unlock and the remote starter clicks the black box but doesn’t do anything.

[@landonrc51]

@@MrPoopyHeadddid you ever get the locks going?

[@mattprimerano2326]

I'm looking to do this to an 06 double cab tundra, is there a bypass kit required for this?

[@solarillusiontint]

It calls for a bypass I have seen on some of those trucks where they did not put one in though it depends on the key style and type