Lost your key fob or need to program a new one for your 2004 Toyota Tundra? No need to visit a dealership and spend a fortune. You can easily program your key fob right at home with these simple instructions. This guide will walk you through the process to get your remote working in minutes.
Step-by-Step Programming Instructions
Follow these steps carefully to program your 2004 Toyota Tundra key fob:
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Start Procedure: Ensure your key is out of the ignition, the driver’s door is open, and all other doors are closed and locked.
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Key Insertion Sequence (Within 5 Seconds):
a. Insert the key into the ignition, then immediately pull it out. Do not turn the key at any point during this step.
b. Repeat this action once more: Insert the key into the ignition and immediately pull it out again. -
Door Cycling and Key Insertion (Within 40 Seconds):
a. Close and then open the driver’s door.
b. Repeat this door action: Close and then open the driver’s door again.
c. Insert the key into the ignition, but this time, leave it inserted. Do not turn it. -
Door and Ignition Sequence (Within 40 Seconds):
a. Close the driver’s door.
b. Open the driver’s door.
c. Close the driver’s door again.
d. Turn the ignition to the “ON” position (just before starting the engine), and then turn it back to the “OFF” position.
e. Remove the key from the ignition. -
Confirmation of Programming Mode: Within 3 seconds, you should hear the power door locks cycle (lock then unlock) automatically. This indicates that your Tundra has successfully entered programming mode. If you do not hear the locks cycle, return to step 1 and repeat the process.
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Remote Programming (Within 40 Seconds):
a. On your key fob remote, press and hold both the “lock” and “unlock” buttons simultaneously for about 1.5 seconds.
b. Immediately after releasing both buttons, press and hold only the “lock” button for 2 seconds. Within 3 seconds, the door locks should cycle once (lock then unlock) to confirm successful programming of that remote. If the door locks cycle twice, it means the remote was not accepted. In this case, repeat steps 6a and 6b.
c. If you have additional remotes to program, repeat steps 6a and 6b for each new remote. -
Exit Programming Mode: Open the driver’s door. This action will conclude the programming sequence.
By following these steps, you can easily program your 2004 Toyota Tundra key fob and regain the convenience of remote locking and unlocking. This DIY method saves you time and money compared to dealership programming services.
