To the consternation of unaware owners, Toyota's remote start key fob functionality requires a paid $8 per month subscription service.

Toyota has confirmed that new Toyota cars won't include remote starting from their key fobs — you'll have to use the mobile app.

But as some complimentary subscriptions for Remote Connect come to an end, Toyota owners are getting an unexpected surprise —they can no longer use their key fob to remote-start their vehicles.

Physical key fobs won't feature a remote start button any longer. But Toyota's Connected Services will still offer the function, for a price.

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In other words, the key fob’s remote start functionality is tied to the audio package that comes with the car.

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Although before I start replacing any parts, I would start with reprogramming the key fob. Honda has a specific 12-step procedure for programming — a quick check online and you should be able to ...