Lost your key fob or need to program a new one for your 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid? You’re in the right place. Programming your key fob yourself can save you time and money compared to dealership services. This guide provides clear, easy-to-follow instructions for programming your 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid key fob, allowing you to regain control and convenience quickly.
Before you begin, ensure you have your new, unprogrammed key fob for your 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid. Follow these steps carefully to enter programming mode and successfully program your remote.
Step-by-Step Programming Instructions
This procedure will guide you through entering programming mode on your 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid and programming your key fob. Please read each step thoroughly before starting.
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Preparation is Key: Make sure your 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid is turned off, meaning the key is not in the ignition. All doors should be unlocked, and importantly, the driver’s side door must be open and remain open throughout the initial steps.
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Ignition Key Insertion (Twice): Within a tight 5-second window, insert your key into the ignition and remove it twice. It’s crucial to fully remove the key each time. After the second removal, leave the key outside of the ignition.
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Door Cycling (Twice): Within 40 seconds after step 2, close and then open the driver’s side door twice. After the second opening, ensure you leave the driver’s door in the open position.
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Ignition Key Insertion (Once): Insert the key into the ignition one last time, and then remove it. Again, leave the key outside of the ignition after removal.
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Final Door Cycling (Twice then Close): Within 40 seconds, close and open the driver’s door twice, and then close the door completely.
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Enter Programming Mode: Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the “LOCK” position. Leave the key in the lock position.
You have now successfully entered programming mode for your 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The next steps must be performed within 40 seconds of entering this mode.
Adding or Replacing Key Fobs
Once in programming mode, you can proceed to add or replace your 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid key fobs. Follow the steps below for adding a new key fob:
A. Add Mode:
A1) Ignition Cycling for Code Management: This step determines how your new key fob programming will affect existing fobs. Turn the ignition switch (key) to the “ON” position for approximately one second, and then turn it back to the “LOCK” position. Do this according to your desired outcome:
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AA1) Retain Original Codes (Add a Fob): Perform step A1 once. This will add the new key fob while keeping any previously programmed key fobs working. This is the standard procedure for adding an extra key fob.
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AA2) Erase Original Codes and Program New Fob (Replace a Lost Fob): Repeat step A1 twice (a total of two times). This option erases all previously programmed key fobs and only programs the new fob you are currently working with. Use this if you’ve lost a key fob and want to ensure it no longer works with your vehicle.
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AA3) Check Number of Registered Transmitters: Repeat step A1 three times (total of three times). This will tell you how many key fobs are currently programmed to your 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid. The system will likely respond with door locks cycling a number of times corresponding to the number of programmed fobs.
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AA4) Erase All Registered Codes (Start Fresh): Repeat step A1 four times (total of five times). This option erases all programmed key fobs, requiring you to reprogram all fobs you wish to use with your vehicle, including the one you are currently programming.
A2) Remove Key: Take the key out of the ignition.
A3) Confirmation Signal: Listen carefully. You should hear the doors lock and then unlock about one second later. This confirms that your 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid is ready to learn a new key fob signal.
A4) Initiate Key Fob Signal: On your new key fob, press and hold both the “lock” and “unlock” buttons simultaneously for about 1 to 1.5 seconds, and then release both buttons.
A5) Finalize Programming (Version 1 & 2): After step A4, there are two reported methods to finalize the programming. Try Version 1 first, and if it doesn’t work, proceed to Version 2.
Version 1:
A5) Press Lock Button: Within 3 seconds of step A4, press the “lock” button on your key fob.
System Response (Version 1):
- Success: The system should lock and then unlock the vehicle doors once to confirm successful registration of the key fob.
- Failure: If the system locks and unlocks the doors twice, it indicates that the registration of the key fob was unsuccessful. In this case, try Version 2 or repeat the entire process from Step 1.
A6) Program Additional Remotes (Version 1): If you have more key fobs to program, repeat the button procedure starting from step A4 within 40 seconds.
Version 2:
A5) Press Unlock Button Immediately: On your key fob, immediately press the “unlock” button by itself right after step A4.
System Responses (Version 2):
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R1) Success: You’ll hear the doors lock, then unlock once. This indicates the remote is accepted and successfully programmed. If you have another remote to program, immediately proceed to step A4 with your second remote. Otherwise, open the driver’s door to finalize the programming.
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R2) Potential Issue – Already Registered or Timing: You’ll hear the doors lock, then unlock twice. This response could mean a couple of things:
- It’s unlikely, but perhaps you didn’t use the same remote in steps A4 and A5.
- More likely, this remote was already registered previously.
- Timing might be off when you pressed the “lock” and “unlock” buttons together and then the “unlock” button by itself.
- Troubleshooting: Immediately try pressing the two buttons together again, followed by the “unlock” button by itself. Keep trying until you get the single lock/unlock signal indicating success. If you have another remote to program, quickly program it using the same button presses as before, until you hear the single lock signal. Once finished programming all remotes, open and close the driver door to lock in the programming.
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R3) No Response: If you get no response at all, you may need to go back to Step 1 and carefully repeat the entire programming sequence.
Exiting Programming Mode
To exit programming mode on your 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid, simply open the driver’s side door.
Important Notes:
- A maximum of 4 remote transmitters can be programmed to your 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid.
- These instructions are provided as a guide and may require slight adjustments based on your vehicle’s specific configuration.
- If you encounter difficulties, double-check each step and ensure you are following the timing guidelines closely.
- If you are still unable to program your key fob, consider seeking assistance from a qualified locksmith or Toyota dealership.
This guide aims to empower you to program your 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid key fob efficiently. By following these steps, you can potentially save on dealership costs and regain the convenience of remote keyless entry.
An example of a typical Toyota Camry key fob. Actual key fob design may vary.
The dashboard of a 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid, highlighting the ignition switch area.
