Lost your key fob or need to program a new one for your 2004 Toyota Tacoma? You’re in luck! Programming your Toyota Tacoma key fob, specifically for the RS3200 TVIP system often found in 2004 models, can be done right at home without expensive dealership visits. This guide provides simple, step-by-step instructions to add or reprogram your key fobs, getting you back on the road quickly.
Adding an Additional Remote Control
This procedure allows you to program additional remotes to your existing system. The RS3200 system can handle up to four remote controls. Remember, newly programmed remotes will operate in the default mode initially.
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Preparation is Key: Begin by opening the driver’s side door and ensuring the ignition switch is empty – remove any keys.
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Initiate Programming Sequence (Crucial: Complete within 40 seconds): This series of actions must be performed swiftly.
a. Insert your key into the ignition, then remove it. Repeat this action once more (two times total).
b. Open and then close the driver’s side door. Repeat this action once more (two times total).
c. Insert your key into the ignition, then remove it (one time).
d. Open and then close the driver’s side door. Repeat this action once more (two times total).
e. Insert the key into the ignition switch and leave it there.
f. Close the driver’s side door.
g. Turn the ignition key from the LOCK position to the ON position, and then back to the LOCK position.
h. Remove the key from the ignition.
i. Confirmation: At this stage, your Tacoma should signal that it has entered programming mode. Look for the tail lights and marker lights to flash once, hear the buzzer chirp once, and observe the doors lock and then unlock once.*
*If you don’t see this confirmation (lights, buzzer, door locks), you’ll need to start the entire procedure again from step 2a. Timing and accuracy are important.
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Program the New Remote: Now, to actually program your additional remote:
a. On the new remote, press and hold both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultaneously, then release them.
b. Immediately after, press and release the LOCK button on the same remote.
c. Confirmation: Again, your Tacoma will confirm successful programming by flashing the tail and marker lights once, chirping the buzzer once, and locking and unlocking the doors once.*
Note: If you are programming multiple additional remotes, repeat steps 3a through 3c for each remote you wish to add.
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Final Step: To finalize the programming process, simply open the driver’s side door. Your new remote(s) should now be successfully programmed to your 2004 Toyota Tacoma.
Reprogramming Existing Remote Controls
If you are having issues with your current remotes, or want to clear all previous codes and start fresh, follow this reprogramming procedure. Note that reprogramming will also reset the remote operation mode to the default setting.
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Initial Steps: Just like adding a remote, begin by opening the driver’s door and removing the key from the ignition.
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Start the Reprogramming Sequence (40-second limit):
a. Insert and remove the key from the ignition switch two times.
b. Close and open the driver’s door two times.
c. Insert and remove the key from the ignition switch one time.
d. Close and open the driver’s door two times.
e. Insert the key into the ignition and leave it in.
f. Close the driver’s door.
g. Turn the key from LOCK to ON two times, ending in the LOCK position.
h. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
i. Confirmation: This time, the system should confirm entry into reprogramming mode with two flashes of the tail and marker lights, two buzzer chirps, and the doors locking and unlocking two times.*
*If you don’t get this double confirmation, restart from step 2a.
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Reprogram Your Remote(s):
a. On the remote you wish to reprogram, press and release both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time.
b. Immediately press and release the LOCK button on the same remote.
c. Confirmation: The system will signal successful reprogramming with a single flash of lights, a single buzzer chirp, and a single lock/unlock cycle.*
Note: Repeat steps 3a through 3c for each existing remote you want to reprogram.
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Complete the Process: Open the driver’s side door to finalize the reprogramming. Your existing remotes are now reprogrammed for your 2004 Toyota Tacoma.
By following these instructions carefully, you can easily program your 2004 Toyota Tacoma key fob and avoid unnecessary expenses. Enjoy the convenience of your remote keyless entry system!
