Lost or need to replace your key fob for your 2004 Toyota RAV4? Getting a new key fob programmed doesn’t have to be an expensive trip to the dealership. You can easily program a new keyless remote fob yourself at home with a few simple steps. This guide provides straightforward instructions for 2004 Toyota Rav4 Key Fob Programming, potentially saving you time and money.
System Preparation
Before you begin programming your 2004 Toyota RAV4 key fob, you need to prepare your vehicle’s system. Follow these steps carefully:
- Ensure you are in the driver’s seat with the driver’s side door open and unlocked. All other doors should be closed and locked.
- Within 5 seconds, insert your key into the ignition, and then immediately remove it. Repeat this insert and remove action once more.
- Within 40 seconds of the previous step, close and then open the driver’s door. Repeat this close and open door action once more.
- Within 40 seconds, insert the key into the ignition and remove it. Then, immediately close and open the driver’s door again. Repeat the close and open door action once more.
- Insert the key into the ignition and leave it there. Close the driver’s door. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position (without starting the engine), then turn it back to the “OFF” position. Finally, remove the key from the ignition.
- Within 3 seconds, the door locks should automatically cycle, locking and then unlocking. This indicates that your 2004 Toyota RAV4 has successfully entered programming mode. If the locks do not cycle, return to step 1 and repeat the system preparation process.
Remote Programming
Once your system is in programming mode, you can proceed to program your new 2004 Toyota RAV4 key fob:
- Within 40 seconds of successful system preparation, press and hold both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the key fob simultaneously for about 1.5 seconds, and then release both buttons.
- Immediately after releasing the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons, press and hold only the LOCK button for 2 seconds.
- Within 3 seconds of releasing the LOCK button, the door locks should cycle again, locking and then unlocking. This confirms that the key fob programming was successful and the remote has been accepted by your 2004 Toyota RAV4 system. If the door locks cycle twice, it indicates the remote was not accepted. In this case, repeat steps A and B in step 6.
- If you have additional key fobs to program, repeat steps A and B in step 6 for each new remote.
By following these instructions, you can easily complete the 2004 Toyota RAV4 key fob programming process yourself. This simple DIY procedure can help you avoid unnecessary dealership costs and quickly get your new key fob working with your vehicle.
