New To Me Rx300 Dome Light /keyless Issues

[Federale]

So the dome light in my RX300 does not go off when you shut the doors unless you lock the doors. Is this normal? Not a huge problem but I am not in the habit of locking the car when in the garage so it's just a matter of time before I forget and have dead battery the next morning.

This may be related to the locks, not sure. I know a lot of people have had issues with the door locks. My passenger door lock will not work with the key from the outside. I think I can see that the rod is disconnected on the inside of the door so I need to get in there to take a look.

My car only came with one key without the keyless remote. I have figured I am pretty much screwed as far as trying to get a new remote key. Would it be possible to install an aftermarket keyless entry system. Seems like it should work on any car w/ power locks but I dont know if the cars immobilizer will keep something like that from working.

Any tips would be appreciated.

Thanks

[eugene.s]

So the dome light in my RX300 does not go off when you shut the doors unless you lock the doors. Is this normal? Not a huge problem but I am not in the habit of locking the car when in the garage so it's just a matter of time before I forget and have dead battery the next morning.

The dome light should go off in about 30 seconds after stopping the car (I believe on your car, same as on my LX, the idle length should be a customizable option, up to 2 mins, I believe)

By the way, dont be concerned about the battery discharging with having to "lock" the car. Normally, your battery won't discharge to such a low level so that you can't start the car -- unless you keep the car idle-locked for 3-4 weeks or so. Even after that, if you still can start your car and then drive about 20 miles, the car's generator should re-charge your battery up to its normal condition.

My passenger door lock will not work with the key from the outside.

Try depressing the open/lock keys on the remote twice (with a pause of 1-2 seconds). Your car may be configured to a two-step lock/unlock from the remote (first press unlocks the driver's door only, the second "unlock" unlocks all the other doors). Again, should be a customizable option

My car only came with one key without the keyless remote. I have figured I am pretty much screwed as far as trying to get a new remote key. Would it be possible to install an aftermarket keyless entry system. Seems like it should work on any car w/ power locks but I dont know if the cars immobilizer will keep something like that from working.

I am confused as to what you want. Please post a picture of your existing key and please post a link to your desired "keyless" key