Lost your key fob or need to program a new remote for your 2000 Toyota Corolla? Don’t worry, programming your key fob at home is often straightforward and can save you a trip to the dealership. This guide provides you with step-by-step instructions to program your 2000 Toyota Corolla key fob quickly and efficiently.
Understanding Key Fob Programming for Your 2000 Toyota Corolla
Key fob programming is necessary when you replace a lost or damaged remote, or when you add a new key fob to your vehicle. For the 2000 Toyota Corolla, the process is designed to be user-friendly, allowing you to synchronize your key fob with your car’s security system without specialized tools. This guide will walk you through two programming methods to get your remote working seamlessly with your Corolla.
Programming Procedure – Method 1
This is the primary method for programming your 2000 Toyota Corolla key fob. Ensure you have all the remotes you wish to program with you before starting.
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Prepare the Vehicle: With all transmitters at hand, ensure the key is out of the ignition. Unlock and open the driver’s door, making sure all other doors are closed.
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Ignition Key Insertion Sequence (Part 1): Within 5 seconds, insert the key into the ignition (do not turn it) and immediately pull it out. Repeat this insert and remove key action once more.
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Door and Ignition Sequence: Within 40 seconds, close and then open the driver’s door. Repeat this close and open door action once more. Then, insert the key into the ignition (again, do not turn it) and pull the key out.
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Door and Ignition Sequence (Part 2): Within 40 seconds, close and then open the driver’s door. Repeat the close and open door action again. Now, insert the key into the ignition and leave it there. Close the driver’s door. Turn the ignition to the ON position, then immediately back to the OFF position (do not start the engine). Remove the key from the ignition.
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Confirmation of Programming Mode: Within 3 seconds, the power door locks should automatically lock and then unlock. This lock cycle indicates that you have successfully entered programming mode. If the door locks do not cycle, return to step 1 and repeat the procedure, or try the alternate method described below.
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Remote Programming: Within 40 seconds of entering programming mode:
A. Press and hold both the lock and unlock buttons on the remote simultaneously for about 1.5 seconds.
B. Immediately after releasing both buttons, press and hold only the lock button by itself. Within 10 seconds, the door locks should lock and then unlock once to confirm successful programming of that remote. If the door locks cycle twice, it indicates the remote was not accepted. In this case, repeat steps A and B in step 6 for the same remote.
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Exit Programming Mode: Open the driver’s door. This action should exit the programming mode.
Alternate Programming Procedure
If the first method doesn’t work, or if you are programming a Toyota Avalon (note that Avalon models require step 10a specifically), try this alternate procedure. Have all remotes you wish to program ready before you begin.
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Vehicle Preparation: Ensure all doors are fully closed.
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Open Driver’s Door: Open only the driver’s door.
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Key Insertion: Insert the key into the ignition switch, then immediately remove it.
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Door Lock Switch Sequence (Part 1): Press the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the vehicle’s door lock switch alternately at 1-second intervals, repeating this sequence 5 times.
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Close and Re-open Driver’s Door: Close the driver’s door and then re-open it.
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Door Lock Switch Sequence (Part 2): Press the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the vehicle door lock switch at 1-second intervals again, repeating this sequence 5 times.
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Insert Key into Ignition: Insert the key into the ignition switch.
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Ignition Cycle: Turn the ignition to the ON position, then immediately back to the OFF position (do not start the engine).
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Remove Key: Remove the key from the ignition switch.
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Programming Mode Confirmation & Remote Activation: The door locks should cycle to confirm entry into programming mode. Now proceed based on your Toyota model:
a. AVALON Vehicles: Press and hold the LOCK button on the remote for a minimum of 1 second.
b. ALL OTHER VEHICLES (including Corolla): Press and hold both the LOCK & UNLOCK buttons together for 1.5 seconds; then immediately press and hold only the LOCK button until the locks cycle. -
Programming Confirmation: The door locks should cycle once to confirm successful programming of the remote. If they cycle twice, the programming has failed.
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Program Remaining Remotes: Repeat the button procedure from step 10 to program any remaining remotes.
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Exit and Test: Close the driver’s door. Test all programmed remotes to ensure they are working correctly.
By following these methods, you should be able to successfully program your 2000 Toyota Corolla key fob. Remember to test each remote after programming to ensure proper functionality. If you encounter difficulties, double-check each step and ensure you are within the specified timeframes. If problems persist, it may be necessary to consult a professional locksmith or Toyota dealership.
