Lost your 2005 Scion Xb Key Fob or need to program a new one? Don’t worry, programming your key fob for your 2005 Scion xB can be done at home, saving you time and money compared to dealership programming. This guide provides two straightforward methods to program your 2005 Scion xB key fob, ensuring you regain remote access to your vehicle quickly and easily.
Method 1: Standard Programming Procedure for Your 2005 Scion xB Key Fob
This is the primary method for programming your 2005 Scion xB key fob. Ensure you have all the key fobs you wish to program for your vehicle present before starting this procedure, as you will need to program them all in one go.
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Prepare Your Scion xB: Begin with your 2005 Scion xB turned off, the key removed from the ignition, and the driver’s side door unlocked and open. Make sure all other doors are closed throughout this process.
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Initiate Programming Sequence: Within 5 seconds of opening the driver’s door, insert your key into the ignition cylinder (do not turn it) and immediately pull it out. Repeat this insert and remove key action one more time.
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Door Cycling Sequence: Within 40 seconds of the previous step, perform the following door operation twice: close the driver’s door, then open it again. Repeat this close and open door action once more.
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Ignition and Door Sequence: Within 40 seconds of the door cycling, insert the key into the ignition cylinder again (do not turn it) and pull it out. Following this, perform the door close and open sequence two more times: close the driver’s door, then open it; close the driver’s door, then open it.
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Final Key and Door Command: Insert the key into the ignition cylinder and leave it there. Close the driver’s door. Turn the ignition switch 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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Programming Mode Confirmation: Within 3 seconds of removing the key, listen for the power door locks to cycle (lock then unlock automatically). This lock and unlock cycle indicates that your 2005 Scion xB has successfully entered programming mode. If the door locks do not cycle, return to step 1 and carefully repeat the procedure.
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Key Fob Programming: Within 40 seconds of entering programming mode, take your first 2005 Scion xB key fob and proceed as follows:
- A. Press and hold both the “lock” and “unlock” buttons on the key fob simultaneously for approximately 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 cycle once (lock then unlock) to confirm successful programming of that key fob. If the door locks cycle twice, it indicates the remote was not accepted; in this case, repeat steps A and B for that key fob.
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Program Additional Key Fobs: If you have more 2005 Scion xB key fobs to program, repeat step 7 (A and B) for each additional key fob within the 40-second programming window.
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Exit Programming Mode: Open the driver’s door to exit the key fob programming mode.
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Test Your Key Fobs: Thoroughly test each programmed 2005 Scion xB key fob to ensure it correctly locks and unlocks your doors remotely.
Method 2: Alternate Programming Procedure for 2005 Scion xB Key Fob
If the standard procedure does not work for your 2005 Scion xB key fob, you can try this alternate method. Again, have all key fobs you wish to program ready.
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Vehicle Preparation: Ensure all doors of your 2005 Scion xB are closed to begin this alternate procedure.
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Open Driver’s Door: Open the driver’s side door.
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Key Insertion: Insert your key into the ignition switch, and then immediately remove it.
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Door Lock Switch Cycle (5 Times): Locate the power door lock switch on your driver’s side door panel. Press the “LOCK” and “UNLOCK” buttons alternately at approximately 1-second intervals, repeating this cycle a total of 5 times.
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Close and Re-open Driver’s Door: Close the driver’s side door, and then re-open it.
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Door Lock Switch Cycle Again (5 Times): Repeat step 4: press the “LOCK” and “UNLOCK” buttons on the door lock switch alternately at 1-second intervals, 5 times.
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Key in Ignition: Insert your key into the ignition switch.
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Ignition Cycle: Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position, and 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: The door locks should automatically cycle (lock then unlock) to confirm that your 2005 Scion xB has entered key fob programming mode. If the locks do not cycle, you may need to retry the procedure from step 1.
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Key Fob Button Sequence: For your 2005 Scion xB (and all Scion xB models except Avalon), press and hold both the “LOCK” and “UNLOCK” buttons on the key fob together for about 1.5 seconds. Then, immediately press and hold only the “LOCK” button until the door locks cycle once to indicate successful programming. If the locks cycle twice, the programming for that remote failed.
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Program Remaining Key Fobs: Repeat step 11 for any additional 2005 Scion xB key fobs you need to program.
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Exit and Test: Close the driver’s door to finalize the programming process. Test all programmed key fobs to ensure they are working correctly with your 2005 Scion xB.
By following either of these methods, you should be able to successfully program your 2005 Scion xB key fob and regain the convenience of remote locking and unlocking. If you encounter persistent issues, it may be necessary to consult a professional locksmith or your Scion dealership for assistance.
