Not all 1st generation Toyota Tacomas (1995-2004) have keyless entry. For model years 2001-2004, a factory alarm or keyless entry may be equipped with the vehicle. In these cases, a keyless entry remote should be included with the vehicle. If you purchase a new OEM remote and have a dealership program it for you, they might charge you over $100 to do so. Alternatively, you can purchase an OEM remote or a more affordable aftermarket remote, and program it yourself.

If you own a 4th generation Toyota 4Runner, you should have received a number of key fobs and keyless entry remotes with the car. I look at a variety of aftermarket key fobs and keyless entry remotes that I’ve purchased over the years to compare the quality of their build and operation.

Countless times I have come back to my car and my rear tailgate window is completely open. Luckily the times that I’ve had this happen to me, nothing was stolen out of my car, but I finally determined I was going to keep this from ever happening again.

It’s easy to program and use a remote key for your 4th generation Toyota 4Runner (make sure to check online to see if a blank Toyota keyless entry remote will work for your particular vehicle). Aftermarket remote costs can vary, but are usually pretty cheap; quality can be mediocre. OEM remotes are of much higher quality, but they are also extremely pricey.