Card key style keyfob for 2024 Tacoma - first look!

[vi4thgen]

Wondering if anyone has found a case or skin for the key? Just staying in my pocket or work computer bag the paint is coming off from minor wear.

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[RokeHi]

Wondering if anyone has found a case or skin for the key? Just staying in my pocket or work computer bag the paint is coming off from minor wear.

I ordered this hoping its the same as Toyota from Amazon
Vitodeco Leather Keyless SMARTACCESS Key Card Case Compatible with Lexus

 

[myrr]

That product above looks cool - I opted for this to carry both cards and key together. Doesn't fit a ton of cards but if you travel light..... plus this company has a lifetime warranty.

https://saddlebackleather.com/leather-business-card-holder-slim

 

[memofor]

I would assume Tesla and Toyota are using different technologies to detect the card. I assume that the Toyota/Lexus ones have to have a battery which means it is broadcasting some low power signal whereas the Tesla one the car is doing all the work by looking for the card constantly.

I hope to rip my card apart and see if I can put it in a waterproof band like Rivian has. That way if I'm out adventuring I don't have to worry about the card or fob

This is correct, with the tesla card you have to place the card near the B-pillar to lock/unlock the door and you must place the card on the center console to drive the vehicle. In some ways the Toyota card is superior, you don't even have to take it out or your wallet! I think the Toyota key-card is way undervalued. I really dislike having the large key fob in my pocket, the key-card is the way to go.

 

[Baltimore]

Does anyone know if it is waterproof? As someone who surfs, it's tricky to bring a key in your wetsuit because the water will damage most of the current keys. You also can't use a lockbox because of the proximity sensors. Just trying to figure out if this is a good option for bringing in the water. I know the one made by Tesla is waterproof.

Toyota lists a very simple button sequence that disables the proximity functionality of the fob.
You could do that to disable proximity, lock box it, then re enable once you've returned.

If a tiny dry bag isn't an option, I've done double bagging in freezer grade ziplocks successfully. But thinking even a small "phone" pouch could be enough for you if you can stash it without irritation under your suit

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