Having trouble with your 2005 Toyota Corolla Key Fob? Perhaps it’s stopped working, or you’ve replaced the battery and now need to reprogram it. The good news is, programming a new or existing key fob for your 2005 Toyota Corolla can often be done right at home without any special tools. This guide will walk you through the steps to program your 2005 Toyota Corolla key fob, ensuring you regain remote access to your vehicle quickly and easily.
This procedure is specifically designed for the 2005 Toyota Corolla and is also known to work on Corolla models from 2003 to 2008. It’s also been reported to be effective for other Toyota and Scion models that utilize the same type of keyless entry system. To ensure compatibility, it’s crucial to verify that your replacement remote is the correct model, ideally matching the FCC ID GQ43VT14T. While remotes with the same FCC ID might exist for other Toyota models, using the same style remote is recommended for the 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Here’s how to program your 2005 Toyota Corolla key fob:
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Begin by getting inside your 2005 Toyota Corolla. Make sure all doors are closed and only the driver’s door is open for this process. Remove the key from the ignition.
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This step and the next one must be performed rapidly, within 5 seconds. Insert your key into the ignition, then immediately pull it out.
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Right after removing the key, insert it back into the ignition and pull it out again.
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Now, within 40 seconds of starting the process, close the driver’s door, and then open it.
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Repeat the door closing and opening sequence. Close the driver’s door, and then open it again.
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Once more, close the driver’s door and open it.
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One last time, close the driver’s door and open it.
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Insert the key into the ignition and this time, leave it in the ignition cylinder.
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Close the driver’s door.
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Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position, and then immediately turn it back to the “OFF” position. Do not start the engine, just switch the ignition on and off.
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Remove the key from the ignition. At this point, if you’ve successfully entered programming mode, the power door locks should automatically cycle – locking and then unlocking. This indicates that your 2005 Toyota Corolla is now ready to learn the key fob signal. If the door locks do not cycle, you need to start the process again from step 1.
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Take your 2005 Toyota Corolla key fob remote. Press and hold both the “lock” and “unlock” buttons simultaneously for approximately 1.5 seconds, and then release both buttons.
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Immediately after releasing the “lock” and “unlock” buttons, press and hold down only the “lock” button for 2 seconds, and then release it. If the programming is successful for this remote, the car doors should lock and unlock one more time. This confirms that the 2005 Toyota Corolla has accepted the signal from your key fob.
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If you have additional remotes to program for your 2005 Toyota Corolla, repeat steps 12 and 13 for each additional remote within 40 seconds.
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To exit programming mode, simply open the driver’s door.
By following these steps, you should be able to program your 2005 Toyota Corolla key fob and regain the convenience of remote locking and unlocking. Remember to perform the steps accurately and within the given timeframes for successful programming. If you encounter any difficulties, double-check each step and ensure you have the correct key fob model for your 2005 Toyota Corolla.
