Lost your key fob or need to program a new one for your 2007 Toyota Solara? Don’t worry, you might be able to program it yourself at home without a trip to the dealership. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to program your 2007 Toyota Solara Key Fob, potentially saving you time and money. Follow these directions carefully to successfully program your remote.
Step-by-Step Guide to Program Your 2007 Toyota Solara Key Fob
Before you begin, ensure you have your 2007 Toyota Solara nearby and any new key fobs you wish to program. This process requires precise timing, so read through each step completely before starting.
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Initial Setup: Begin with your 2007 Toyota Solara key removed from the ignition. Make sure the driver’s side door is open, and all other doors are closed. The driver’s door should be unlocked.
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Key Insertion Cycle (Rapid): Within 5 seconds, perform the following actions twice:
A. Insert the key into the ignition switch (do not turn it).
B. Remove the key from the ignition. -
Door and Key Cycle (Within 40 Seconds): Within 40 seconds of step 2, complete these actions:
A. Close the driver’s side door, then open it again.
B. Close the driver’s side door, then open it again.
C. Insert the key into the ignition switch (do not turn it).
D. Remove the key from the ignition switch. -
Final Door and Ignition Sequence (Within 40 Seconds): Within 40 seconds of step 3, follow this sequence precisely:
A. Close the driver’s side door, then open it again.
B. Close the driver’s side door, then open it again.
C. Insert the key into the ignition switch and leave it in the ignition.
D. Close the driver’s side door.
E. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position (do not start the engine), then turn it back to the “OFF” position.
F. Remove the key from the ignition. -
Confirmation of Programming Mode: Within 3 seconds of removing the key in step 4F, the power door locks should automatically lock and then unlock. This lock cycle indicates that your 2007 Toyota Solara has successfully entered programming mode. If the locks do not cycle, return to step 1 and repeat the process carefully.
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Key Fob Programming: Now that you are in programming mode, you can program your key fob(s). This step must be completed within 40 seconds of the door locks cycling in step 5.
A. Simultaneously press and hold the “lock” and “unlock” buttons on the key fob for approximately 1.5 seconds.
B. Immediately after releasing the “lock” and “unlock” buttons, press and hold the “lock” button by itself for 2 seconds. Within 3 seconds, the door locks should lock and then unlock once to confirm successful programming of that key fob. If the door locks cycle twice, it indicates the remote was not accepted. In this case, repeat steps 6A and 6B for that specific remote.
C. Repeat steps 6A and 6B for each additional 2007 Toyota Solara key fob you wish to program. -
Exit Programming Mode: Open the driver’s side door to exit the key fob programming mode.
Congratulations! You have now attempted to program your 2007 Toyota Solara key fob. Test each programmed key fob to ensure it correctly locks and unlocks your doors. If you encounter difficulties or the programming is unsuccessful, double-check each step and ensure the timing is accurate. If problems persist, it may be necessary to consult a professional locksmith or Toyota dealership for assistance.
