Is your 2005 Scion xB key fob no longer working, or did you get a replacement that needs programming? The convenience of a key fob is undeniable, making locking and unlocking your doors a breeze. Luckily, programming a new or existing key fob for your 2005 Scion xB can often be done right at home without a trip to the dealership. This guide provides you with simple, step-by-step instructions to program your 2005 Scion xB key fob quickly and efficiently.
Before you begin the 2005 Scion Xb Key Fob Programming process, ensure you have the following:
- Your 2005 Scion xB vehicle
- All key fobs you wish to program (including any existing working fobs and new replacements)
- Your vehicle keys
Once you have gathered everything, follow these programming steps carefully:
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Start with Key and Door: Make sure your key is out of the ignition. Open and unlock only the driver’s side door. It’s important to close all other doors, including the trunk or hatchback, to ensure the programming sequence works correctly.
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Key Insertion Sequence – Step 1: Within 5 seconds of opening the driver’s door, insert your key into the ignition switch and pull it out twice in rapid succession. This quick insertion and removal is the start of signaling the system to enter programming mode.
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Door Cycling Sequence – Step 1: Next, you need to cycle the driver’s side door. Close the driver’s side door and then open it again, twice. This action is part of the sequence to prepare the vehicle for key fob programming.
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Key Insertion Sequence – Step 2: Insert the key into the ignition switch one more time and then remove it. This step continues the process of setting up the programming mode.
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Door Cycling Sequence – Step 2: Repeat the door cycling process. Close the driver’s side door and then open it again, twice.
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Final Key Insertion for Programming: Insert the key into the ignition switch and this time, leave it in the ignition. Do not remove the key in this step.
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Close Driver’s Door: Close the driver’s side door. Leaving the key in the ignition and the door closed is crucial for the next steps.
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Ignition ON and OFF: Now, switch the ignition from the OFF position to the ON position, and then back to the OFF position. Do this fairly quickly.
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Remove Key: Take the key out of the ignition completely.
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Confirmation – Locks Will Cycle: At this point, you should observe the door locks cycling (locking and unlocking automatically). This lock cycling is the vehicle’s way of confirming that it has successfully entered the key fob programming mode. If you see the locks cycle, you can proceed to the next step to program your remote(s).
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Programming the First Remote: Take the first key fob you want to program. Press and hold both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultaneously for about 1.5 seconds. After releasing both buttons, immediately press and hold only the LOCK button for 2 seconds.
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Confirmation – Locks Cycle Again: The door locks will cycle once more to confirm that the remote has been successfully programmed. If you have additional key fobs to program, repeat step 12 immediately for each additional remote. If you are finished programming all your remotes, proceed to the final step.
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Exit Programming Mode: To finalize the programming and exit programming mode, simply open the driver’s side door.
Congratulations! The 2005 Scion xB key fob programming process should now be complete. Test each of your programmed key fobs to ensure they are working correctly by locking and unlocking your doors remotely.
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