So, you’ve got yourself a replacement key fob for your 2007 Toyota 4Runner and are looking to get it programmed? You’re not alone. Many 4Runner owners find themselves in this situation, and while there are instructions floating around online forums, they don’t always work for everyone. If you’ve been struggling to program your new key fob using other methods, you’re in the right place. This guide provides an alternative set of instructions that have proven successful for 2007 Toyota 4runner Key Fob programming. Forget spending a fortune at the dealership – let’s get your key fob working right now with these straightforward steps. Remember, you need to move through these steps at a fairly brisk pace for successful programming.
Step-by-Step Programming Instructions
Follow these steps carefully to program your 2007 Toyota 4Runner key fob:
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Get Started: Ensure the driver’s side door is open and the key is removed from the ignition switch.
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Key Insertion Sequence: Within 5 seconds, insert and remove the key from the ignition switch twice.
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Door Cycling – Round 1: Within 40 seconds of the previous step, close and open the driver’s door twice.
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Key Insertion Again: Immediately insert and remove the key from the ignition switch one more time.
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Door Cycling – Round 2: Within 40 seconds, again, close and open the driver’s door twice.
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Prepare for Programming Mode: Insert the key into the ignition switch and close the driver’s door.
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Ignition Switch Commands: Now, use the ignition switch to select your desired programming mode:
- Turn the ignition ON and OFF once to program a remote transmitter code while keeping existing codes.
- Turn the ignition ON and OFF twice to program a remote transmitter code and erase any existing codes.
- Turn the ignition ON and OFF three times to check the number of remote transmitters currently registered.
- Turn the ignition ON and OFF five times to erase all currently registered codes.
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Confirmation Signal: Remove the key from the ignition switch. The system should now respond by locking and unlocking the vehicle’s doors a certain number of times, depending on the mode you selected in the previous step. It will lock/unlock once, twice, or five times. Additionally, it will lock/unlock slowly one to four times to indicate the number of remote transmitters currently registered.
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Transmitter Button Press: Within 40 seconds, press and hold both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on your new key fob simultaneously for about 1.5 seconds.
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Final Lock Button Press: Within 3 seconds of releasing the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons, press the LOCK button by itself.
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Registration Confirmation: The system should now lock and unlock the vehicle once to confirm successful key fob registration. If it locks and unlocks twice, it indicates that the registration has failed.
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Programming Additional Key Fobs: If you have more key fobs to program, repeat the button procedure (steps 9 and 10) within 40 seconds for each additional remote.
Exiting Programming Mode
To exit the programming mode at any time, simply open the driver’s door.
Important Notes
- A maximum of 4 remote transmitters can be programmed to your 2007 Toyota 4Runner.
- Speed is key! Ensure you perform the steps within the specified time limits for successful programming.
Hopefully, these instructions will help you get your 2007 Toyota 4Runner key fob programmed quickly and easily.
