How to Program a 2001 Toyota 4Runner Key Fob: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking to program a new key fob for your 2001 Toyota 4Runner? Losing or damaging your key fob can be a real hassle, but thankfully, programming a replacement or an additional key fob for your 2001 4Runner can often be done yourself, saving you time and money. This guide provides clear, easy-to-follow instructions to program your 2001 Toyota 4Runner key fob, allowing you to regain convenient keyless entry to your vehicle.

Programming Your 2001 Toyota 4Runner Key Fob – Step-by-Step Guide

Before you begin, ensure you have your new 2001 4runner Key Fob and your vehicle nearby. Follow these steps carefully to successfully program your remote.

Step 1: Preparation

Begin with your 2001 4Runner in the following state:

1. The key is removed from the ignition.
2. The driver’s side door is open.
3. All other doors are closed.
4. The driver’s side door is unlocked.

Step 2: Initial Key Insertion Sequence

Complete these actions within 5 seconds of each other:

1. Insert the key into the ignition (do not turn it).
2. Remove the key from the ignition.
3. Insert the key into the ignition again (do not turn it).
4. Remove the key from the ignition again.

Step 3: Door and Key Cycling

Perform these steps within 40 seconds of completing Step 2:

1. Close the driver’s side door, then open it.
2. Close the driver’s side door again, then open it.
3. Insert the key into the ignition (do not turn it).
4. Remove the key from the ignition.

Step 4: Final Key and Door Sequence

Complete these actions within 40 seconds of finishing Step 3:

1. Close the driver’s side door, then open it.
2. Close the driver’s side door again, then open it.
3. Insert the key into the ignition and leave it in the ignition this time.
4. Close the driver’s side door.
5. Turn the ignition to the ON position (do not start the engine), then turn it back to the OFF position.
6. Remove the key from the ignition.

Step 5: Programming Mode Confirmation

Within 3 seconds of removing the key in Step 4, the power door locks should automatically lock and then unlock. This lock cycle indicates that your 2001 Toyota 4Runner has successfully entered programming mode. If the locks do not cycle, return to Step 1 and repeat the process.

Step 6: Remote Programming Sequence

Now, program your 2001 4Runner key fob remote(s) within 40 seconds:

1. Press and hold both the lock and unlock buttons on the key fob simultaneously for approximately 1.5 seconds.
2. Immediately after releasing the lock and unlock buttons, press and hold the lock button by itself for 2 seconds.
3. Within 3 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 6A and 6B for that remote.
4. Repeat steps 6A and 6B for each additional 2001 4Runner key fob you need to program.

Step 7: Completion

Open the driver’s side door to exit the programming mode. Test each programmed 2001 4Runner key fob to ensure it correctly locks and unlocks your doors.

By following these steps, you should have successfully programmed your new 2001 Toyota 4Runner key fob. This do-it-yourself method can save you a trip to the dealership and get you back to enjoying the convenience of keyless entry.