How to DIY programming for Toyota Remotes
Here are the Toyota remote programming instructions.
Begin with The driver’s door open and unlocked. Key out of the ignition.
1. Insert and remove the key from the ignition switch 2 times within 5 seconds.
Steps 2 and 3 should be performed within 40 seconds.
2. Close and open driver’s door TWICE.
3. Insert the key into the ignition and remove it.
Steps 4 – 6 should be performed within 40 seconds.
4. Close and open the driver’s door twice.
5. Insert the key into the ignition.
6. Close the door.
Steps 5 and 6 should be reversed for the following models ONLY (close door first, then insert key into ignition):
2000 – 2005 Celica
2001 – 2003 Prius
2001 – 2005 ECHO
2001 – 2005 RAV4
2003 – 2004 Avalon
7. Turn the ignition switch from “off” to “On” and back to “off” at about 1 second intervals to select the desired mode:
1 time for ADD mode.
2 times for REWRITE mode.
3 times for CONFIRMATION mode.
5 times for PROHIBITION mode.
8. Remove the key from the ignition.
9. To confirm your mode selection, the power locks will now cycle “lock” to “unlock” a number of times corresponding to your key cycles in step 7.
If Confirmation or Prohibition modes have been selected, opening the door will complete the procedure.
10. For Add or Rewrite modes do the following within 40 seconds of Door
Procedure Lock confirmation:
A. Press both remote Lock and Unlock buttons simultaneously between 1 and 1.5 seconds and release.
B. Within 3 seconds of step A, press the transmitter Lock button for more than 1 second and release.
If the remote has been successfully programmed, the power locks will cycle “lock” to “unlock” once at this time.
If there are problems with the remote or the procedure up to this point, the locks will cycle twice. If this occurs, verify that you have received the correct transmitter, and then repeat the above procedure.
C. If multiple remotes are to be reprogrammed, repeat steps A and B.
11. Open the driver’s door to conclude programming mode.
Please also watch the video below to learn about Toyota remote programming
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These programming instructions work for the following vehicles.
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Toyota Avalon remote
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Toyota Camry remote
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Toyota Celica remote
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Toyota Corolla remote
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Toyota Echo remote
2007 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser remotes
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Toyota Highlander car remote
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Toyota Matrix car remote
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Toyota MR2 remote
2001 2002 2003 Toyota Prius remotes
2001-2010 Toyota RAV4 remote
2004-2010 Toyota Sienna minivan remote
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Toyota Solara coupe and convertible remotes
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Toyota Tacoma remotes
2004 2005 2006 Toyota Tundra remote
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Toyota 4Runner remote
