Losing or needing to replace your key fob for your 2006 Toyota 4Runner can be a hassle, especially when faced with dealership programming costs. Fortunately, programming a new key fob for your 2006 4Runner can often be done yourself at home with the right instructions. Many online guides exist, but sometimes they don’t quite work for your specific model year. This guide provides a clear, step-by-step method specifically reported to be effective for the 2006 4Runner, helping you save time and money. Follow these instructions carefully, and remember that the timing is crucial for successful programming.
Step-by-Step Programming Instructions
This process requires you to perform a series of actions in a timely manner. Read through the steps completely before starting to ensure you understand the sequence.
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Initial Setup: Begin with the driver’s side door open and the key completely removed from the ignition switch.
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Key Insertion and Removal (Twice): Within 5 seconds, insert the key into the ignition switch and remove it. Repeat this action once more, for a total of two insertions and removals.
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Door Close and Open (Twice): Within 40 seconds of the previous step, close and then open the driver’s side door twice.
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Key Insertion and Removal (Once): Immediately insert the key into the ignition switch and remove it one time.
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Door Close and Open (Twice Again): Within 40 seconds, close and open the driver’s side door twice again.
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Ignition Switch and Door Closure: Insert the key into the ignition switch and then close the driver’s door.
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Select Programming Mode: Now, you need to select the programming mode by turning the ignition ON and OFF:
- Once: To program a new remote transmitter code while keeping the existing codes.
- Twice: To program a new remote transmitter code and erase all existing codes.
- Three Times: To check the number of currently registered remote transmitters.
- Five Times: To erase all registered remote transmitter codes.
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Remove Key and System Response: Remove the key from the ignition switch. At this point, the system should respond by locking and unlocking the vehicle a certain number of times, depending on the mode you selected in the previous step (once, twice, or five times). It may also lock and unlock slowly one to four times to indicate the number of currently registered remote transmitters.
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Transmitter Button Sequence: Within 40 seconds, take your new key fob remote and press and hold both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultaneously for about 1.5 seconds.
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Press LOCK Button: Within 3 seconds of releasing the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons, press the LOCK button by itself.
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Confirmation: The system should now lock and unlock the vehicle once to confirm successful registration. If it locks and unlocks twice, it indicates that the registration has failed.
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Programming Additional Remotes: If you have more than one remote transmitter to program, repeat the button procedure (steps 9 and 10) within 40 seconds for each additional remote.
Exiting Programming Mode & Important Notes:
To exit the programming mode at any time, simply open the driver’s side door.
Please note that a maximum of 4 remote transmitters can be programmed to your 2006 Toyota 4Runner.
By following these steps carefully and maintaining a good pace throughout the process, you should be able to successfully program your new 2006 4runner Key Fob and regain full remote access to your vehicle.
