Programming a Toyota remote?

"Ray O" <rokigawaATtristarassociatesDOTcom> wrote in message

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> "Sean Elkins" wrote in message
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>> I'm investigating options for my brother, whose 2000 Tacoma keyless
>> remote is kaput. The local dealer wants $84 for the replacement, plus
>> $99 for programming.
>>
>> I suspect this is a major ass reaming? How hard can it be to program the
>> thing???
>>
>> Is there a good source of OEM or aftermarket remotes on the web anyone
>> wants to recommend?
>>
>> Any good web pages on programming that have been proven correct. I
>> Googled it and got a ton, but many were conflicting.
>
> You can get online access to the factory service manual and technical
> service bulletins at techinfo.toyota.com for $10/day. I think there is a
> TSB which helps identify the specific theft deterrent system, which you
> need to know to figure out the correct programming sequence. The
> programming sequence is a chicken dance of opening and closing doors,
> turning keys, and pushing buttons. You have to be quick so it helps to
> rehearse the dance sequence or just take a few tries to get it right.
>
> AFAIK, there are no aftermarket remotes that will work.
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> Ray O
> (correct punctuation to reply)
There are lots of remotes for sale on ebay, from about $10 to $20, and other
folks sell the magic formula for programming them (which involves a lot of
closing the door, locking the door, unlocking the door, turning on and off
the ignition and perhaps making the sign of the cross a couple of times
(just kidding about that) which they'll sell you for about $5 on ebay. The
only caveat is that you have to get a mate for the one that is
kaput....there are several types out there, and only the one like t he one
that came with the car will work, I'm told. I got one for the Avalon, an
exact match, and after a lot of fooling with the magic formula, got it to
work.

Are you sure that your brother's remote doesn't just have a dead button
battery?
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That's extremely odd, I have a 99 camry and I had BOTH my keys'
batteries changed, reprogrammed .. and changed the case for one. All in
$18!! AT A DEALERSHIP. $14 of which was just the cost of the case.

Sean Elkins wrote:
> I'm investigating options for my brother, whose 2000 Tacoma keyless
> remote is kaput. The local dealer wants $84 for the replacement, plus
> $99 for programming.
>
> I suspect this is a major ass reaming? How hard can it be to program the
> thing???
>
> Is there a good source of OEM or aftermarket remotes on the web anyone
> wants to recommend?
>
> Any good web pages on programming that have been proven correct. I
> Googled it and got a ton, but many were conflicting.
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Ray O wrote:

"> Ray O > (correct punctuation to reply) There are lots of remotes for sale on ebay, from about $10 to $20, and other folks sell the magic formula for programming them (which involves a lot of closing the door, locking the door, unlocking the door, turning on and off the ignition and perhaps making the sign of the cross a couple of times (just kidding about that) which they'll sell you for about $5 on ebay. The only caveat is that you have to get a mate for the one that is kaput....there are several types out there, and only the one like t he one that came with the car will work, I'm told. I got one for the Avalon, an exact match, and after a lot of fooling with the magic formula, got it to work. Are you sure that your brother's remote doesn't just have a dead button battery?

For anyone that just needs the programming instructions do not be fooled and buy them off ebay. You can get them for FREE at http://www.programyourremote.com

I have an 01 Tacoma and was told that if I have power door locks I can program an OEM Toyota keyless remote that I bought off of ebay. I still cannot get it programmed.
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I just bought a facvtory remote for my 05 Tacoma on eBay for $19 and $5 shipping. Look at the FCC number on the back. If the number matches on the ones on eBay it will work.
Mick
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Hi

We offer a wide selection of original manufacturer keyless entry remotes (RKE, fobs) at discount prices. In most cases you can also program the remote yourself with our easy to follow programming instructions. Please visit our website at
http://www.carandtruckremotes.com/

If you have any questions or have any specific inquiries about your remote system please contact us at customercare.RemoveThis@carandtruckremotes.com including year, make and model of your vehicle.

You can also view our FAQ page for answers to common questions. Link below
http://www.carandtruckremotes.com/faq.html


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