Lost your 2006 Scion Xb Key Fob or need to program a new one? Forget expensive dealership visits! You can easily program your 2006 Scion xB key fob right at home using a simple procedure. This step-by-step guide will walk you through programming your remote quickly and efficiently.
Programming Your 2006 Scion xB Key Fob: Step-by-Step Instructions
Before starting, make sure you have all the key fobs you intend to program for your 2006 Scion xB with you. Follow these instructions carefully for successful programming:
- Driver’s Door Preparation: Begin by ensuring all doors of your Scion xB are closed. Then, unlock and open only the driver’s side door. It’s crucial that all other doors remain closed throughout this process.
- Ignition Key Insertion Sequence (Repeat Twice): Within 5 seconds of opening the driver’s door, insert your key into the ignition switch. Do not turn the key – just insert and immediately pull it out. Repeat this insert and remove action one more time for a total of two cycles.
- Door Cycling and Key Insertion: Within 40 seconds of completing step 2, close and then open the driver’s door. Repeat this close and open door action once more. Immediately after the second door opening, insert the key into the ignition switch again (do not turn it) and pull the key out.
- Final Door Cycling and Ignition Sequence: Within 40 seconds, perform the close and open driver’s door action two more times (close, then open; close, then open). Now, insert the key into the ignition and leave it in the ignition switch. Close the driver’s door. Turn the ignition to the ‘ON’ position, and then immediately turn it back to the ‘OFF’ position. Do not start the engine during this step. Remove the key from the ignition.
- Confirmation of Programming Mode: Within 3 seconds of removing the key from the ignition, the power door locks should automatically cycle – they will lock and then unlock. This lock cycle is your confirmation that you have successfully entered the key fob programming mode for your 2006 Scion xB. If the door locks do not cycle at this point, return to step 1 and carefully repeat the procedure, or try the alternate programming method provided below.
- Programming the Remote(s): Within 40 seconds of the door lock confirmation in step 5:
- A. Simultaneous Button Press: On the key fob you are programming, press and hold both the ‘LOCK’ and ‘UNLOCK’ buttons simultaneously for approximately 1.5 seconds.
- B. Single Button Press: Immediately after releasing both buttons, press and hold only the ‘LOCK’ button on the same key fob. Within 10 seconds, the door locks should cycle once again (lock then unlock). This single lock cycle indicates that the key fob has been successfully programmed. If the door locks cycle twice, it means the remote was not accepted, and you should repeat steps A and B for that specific remote.
- Programming Additional Remotes: If you have more key fobs to program, repeat steps A and B in step 6 for each additional remote.
- Final Step: Open the driver’s door to conclude the key fob programming process for your 2006 Scion xB.
Alternate Programming Method for Your Scion xB Key Fob
If you encounter difficulties with the primary method, or if it doesn’t seem to work for your 2006 Scion xB, you can try this alternate programming procedure:
- Door and Key Preparation: Ensure all doors of your 2006 Scion xB are completely closed. Open only the driver’s door.
- Key Insertion and Removal: Insert your key into the ignition switch and then immediately remove it.
- Door Lock Switch Cycling (Five Times): Locate the door lock switch on your Scion xB’s door panel. Press the ‘LOCK’ and ‘UNLOCK’ buttons alternately at 1-second intervals, repeating this cycle a total of 5 times.
- Driver’s Door Cycle: Close the driver’s door and then re-open it.
- Repeat Door Lock Switch Cycling (Five Times): Repeat step 3 – press the ‘LOCK’ and ‘UNLOCK’ buttons on the door lock switch alternately at 1-second intervals, again for 5 cycles.
- Key in Ignition: Insert the key into the ignition switch and leave it there.
- Ignition Cycle: Turn the ignition to the ‘ON’ position, and then immediately back to the ‘OFF’ position. Do not start the engine.
- Key Removal: Remove the key from the ignition switch.
- Programming Mode Confirmation: The door locks should automatically cycle (lock then unlock) to confirm that you have successfully entered the remote programming mode.
- Remote Programming:
- Button Sequence: Press and hold both the ‘LOCK’ and ‘UNLOCK’ buttons on the remote simultaneously for 1.5 seconds. Immediately after, press and hold the ‘LOCK’ button by itself until the door locks cycle once to confirm successful programming.
- Programming Confirmation: The door locks should cycle one time to indicate successful programming of the key fob. If the locks cycle twice, it indicates that the programming has failed.
- Programming Additional Remotes: If necessary, repeat the button procedure in step 10 to program any remaining key fobs for your 2006 Scion xB.
- Completion: Close the driver’s door to finalize the programming process.
By following either of these methods, you should be able to successfully program your 2006 Scion xB key fob and regain full remote functionality without the need for professional assistance. These DIY steps are designed to save you both time and money, allowing you to handle your key fob programming efficiently at home.
