Having trouble with your 2006 Toyota Sequoia Key Fob? Specifically, if you have an aftermarket keyless entry system installed, and your remote has the FCC ID ELVATDD on the back, you’re in the right place. This guide will walk you through programming a new or existing key fob to your 2006 Toyota Sequoia with this particular system. This procedure is based on user experience and may be helpful if you have a dealer or port-installed system, common in regions like the Southeast USA.
It’s crucial to first verify your key fob’s FCC ID. Only remotes with ELVATDD (and potentially ELVAT1B, as they seem to be compatible) will work with this programming method. You can often find these remotes online; for example, OEM Toyota Dealer Installed Keyless Entry Remote Fob (FCC ID: ELVATDD / ELVAT1B) is a listing on Amazon that shows the correct type. Make sure your remote looks like the one in the product image and confirms the FCC ID. These remotes are identifiable by a green LED light on the front.
Once you’ve confirmed you have the correct ELVATDD remote, follow these steps to program it to your 2006 Toyota Sequoia:
Step-by-Step Programming Instructions
-
Prepare Your Vehicle: Get inside your Toyota Sequoia and ensure all doors are completely closed. Lock all the doors using the power door lock switch located on the driver’s side door panel.
-
Ignition Cycle: This step initiates the programming sequence. Insert your ignition key and turn it to the “ON” position, then immediately turn it back to the “OFF” position. Repeat this process a total of 7 times, ending with the key in the “OFF” position. You should perform these cycles relatively quickly, without needing to pause between each turn.
-
Transmitter Synchronization: Now it’s time to sync your remote (transmitter). Press and HOLD the LOCK button on your ELVATDD remote. Keep holding the lock button. At this point, according to some manuals, the driver’s door should unlock to indicate programming mode. However, in practice, some users have observed that the doors might not unlock immediately. If your doors don’t unlock after holding the lock button for a few seconds, continue holding the lock button and then press the UNLOCK button as well. In some cases, releasing the lock button and pressing unlock after holding lock initially is what triggers the system. You might need to try both variations – holding just lock, or holding lock and then pressing unlock – to see which works for your specific Sequoia. When the system enters programming mode, your doors should unlock.
-
Final Lock and Multiple Remotes: Immediately after the doors unlock (or after you successfully trigger the programming mode in step 3), lock all doors again using the power door lock switch on the driver’s door panel.
-
Program Additional Remotes (Optional): If you have more than one ELVATDD remote to program, repeat Steps 3 and 4 for each additional remote. You can program up to a maximum of 4 remotes to your 2006 Toyota Sequoia using this procedure.
Important Notes and Troubleshooting
- Aftermarket System Specific: This programming procedure is specifically reported to work with dealer/port-installed aftermarket keyless entry systems in 2006 Toyota Sequoias that use the ELVATDD remote. It is not intended for factory-installed systems, which may use a different programming method.
- Unlock Button Variation: As noted in Step 3, there’s some conflicting information regarding whether to hold the LOCK button or the UNLOCK button during the synchronization step. User experience suggests that holding the LOCK button and potentially then pressing UNLOCK might be the more effective approach for this specific aftermarket system. Try both methods if the first attempt doesn’t work.
- Confirmation: If you successfully programmed your key fob, it should now be able to lock and unlock your doors, and potentially activate other remote functions depending on your system.
By following these steps, you should be able to program your ELVATDD key fob to your 2006 Toyota Sequoia. Remember to double-check your remote’s FCC ID and be patient while trying the programming steps. If you continue to experience issues, it’s always recommended to consult a professional автомобильный locksmith or Toyota dealership for assistance.
