Lost your 2011 Toyota Key Fob or need to program a new one? This guide provides step-by-step instructions to program your 2011 Toyota key fob for various functions right at home. You can manage up to 4 remotes for your system, making it convenient for multiple drivers or replacements.
There are four distinct programming modes available for your 2011 Toyota key fob system:
- Add Mode: Use this mode to register a new, unregistered remote to your 2011 Toyota system.
- Rewrite Mode: This mode erases all previously programmed remotes, allowing you to start the programming process from scratch. This is useful when you are unsure of how many remotes are programmed or want to ensure only specific remotes work.
- Confirmation Mode: This mode allows you to verify the number of remotes currently programmed into your 2011 Toyota system. This is helpful for security checks or when managing multiple drivers.
- Prohibit Mode: This mode disables all remotes from operating the door locks, effectively turning off the remote locking/unlocking functionality.
Each of these modes begins with the same initial setup procedure. Follow these steps carefully before proceeding to the specific mode you need:
Initial Setup Procedure (Required for all modes):
- Ensure the key is not in the ignition. Make sure all doors are unlocked, and the driver’s door is open.
- Within 5 seconds, insert and remove the key from the ignition twice without turning it. Leave the key out of the ignition.
- Within 40 seconds, close and open the driver’s door twice. Leave the driver’s door in the open position.
- Insert the key into the ignition and remove it once. Again, leave the key out of the ignition.
- Within 40 seconds, close and open the driver’s door twice, and then close the door, leaving it closed.
- Insert the key into the ignition and leave it in the LOCK position (fully inserted, not turned).
Once you have completed these initial steps, proceed to the specific programming mode you wish to use for your 2011 Toyota key fob.
A. Add Mode: Programming a New 2011 Toyota Key Fob
This mode is for adding a new, unregistered 2011 Toyota key fob to your vehicle’s system.
Steps:
A1) Turn the key to the “ON” position for 1 second, then turn it back to the “LOCK” position.
A2) Remove the key from the ignition.
A3) Listen for the door locks to cycle. You should hear the doors “LOCK” and then “UNLOCK” 1 second later. This confirms you are in Add Mode.
A4) On the new 2011 Toyota key fob you wish to program, press and hold both the lock and unlock buttons simultaneously for 1 to 1½ seconds, then release both buttons.
A5) Immediately after releasing the buttons in step A4, press the unlock button by itself on the same remote.
A6) Listen carefully for the system’s response. There are three possible responses:
R1) Successful Programming: You will hear the doors “LOCK”, then “UNLOCK” once. This indicates the 2011 Toyota key fob has been successfully programmed. If you have another remote to program, immediately repeat steps A4 and A5 with the next remote. Otherwise, open the driver’s door to finalize the programming process and register the remote.
R2) Unsuccessful Programming or Remote Already Registered: You will hear the doors “LOCK”, then “UNLOCK” twice. This response typically means one of two things:
- You may not have used the same remote in steps A4 and A5. While unlikely, double-check you are using the intended new 2011 Toyota key fob.
- The remote may already be registered to the system.
- The timing of pressing the buttons in steps A4 and A5 might have been slightly off.
To resolve this, immediately try pressing the lock and unlock buttons simultaneously again, followed immediately by the unlock button by itself. Continue trying until you receive the single “LOCK” then “UNLOCK” signal indicating successful programming (R1). If you have additional remotes to program, proceed quickly to program them before opening the driver’s door. Once you have programmed all desired remotes, open and close the driver’s door to complete the registration process.
R3) No Response: If you hear no response from the door locks after step A5, you will need to go back to step 1 of the Initial Setup Procedure and begin the process again from the beginning.
B. Rewrite Mode: Erasing and Reprogramming 2011 Toyota Key Fobs
Rewrite mode erases all previously programmed 2011 Toyota key fobs and allows you to reprogram the system with a new set of remotes. This is useful if you’ve lost a remote or want to ensure only the remotes you currently have are programmed to your vehicle.
Steps:
B1) Turn the key to “ON” for 1 second, then to “LOCK” for 1 second, back to “ON” for 1 second, and finally back to “LOCK” for 1 second. This is a sequence of ON-LOCK-ON-LOCK, each for approximately one second.
B2) Remove the key from the ignition.
B3) Listen for the door locks to cycle multiple times. You should hear the doors “LOCK”, then “UNLOCK” (1 sec), “LOCK” (1 sec), “UNLOCK”. This sequence confirms you are in Rewrite Mode.
B4) On the 2011 Toyota key fob you wish to program (this will be the first remote in your new set), press and hold both the lock and unlock buttons simultaneously for 1 to 1½ seconds, then release both buttons.
B5) Immediately after releasing the buttons in step B4, press the unlock button by itself on the same remote.
B6) Listen for the system’s response. Similar to Add Mode, there are three possible responses:
R1) Successful Programming: You will hear the doors “LOCK”, then “UNLOCK” once. The 2011 Toyota key fob is accepted and programmed. If you want to program additional remotes, immediately proceed to step B4 with the next remote you want to program. Otherwise, open the driver’s door to finalize the programming and register the remote.
R2) Unsuccessful Programming: You will hear the doors “LOCK”, then “UNLOCK” twice. This usually indicates you might not have used the same remote consistently in steps B4 and B5 (though this is unlikely), or there may have been a timing issue with button presses. Repeat steps B4 and B5, ensuring correct timing and the intended remote.
R3) No Response: If you receive no response, return to step 1 of the Initial Setup Procedure and restart the entire process from the beginning.
C. Confirmation Mode: Verifying Programmed 2011 Toyota Key Fobs
Confirmation mode is used to check how many 2011 Toyota key fobs are currently programmed into your vehicle’s system. This is a useful check to ensure the expected number of remotes are active.
Steps:
C1) Turn the key to “ON” and back to “LOCK” in one-second intervals a total of 3 times. This is an ON-LOCK-ON-LOCK-ON-LOCK sequence, each action lasting about one second.
C2) Remove the key from the ignition.
C3) Listen for the door locks to cycle. The system will respond by locking and unlocking the doors in sets, with 2-second intervals between each set. Count the number of lock/unlock sets to determine how many remotes are programmed:
- 1 Set: 1 remote is registered.
- 2 Sets: 2 remotes are registered.
- 3 Sets: 3 remotes are registered.
- 4 Sets: 4 remotes are registered (maximum capacity).
- 5 Sets: This unusual response indicates that no remotes are currently registered in the system.
Alt text: A 2011 Toyota key fob with lock and unlock buttons shown against a white background, highlighting the typical design of remotes for this vehicle model year.
D. Prohibit Mode: Disabling All 2011 Toyota Key Fobs
Prohibit mode is designed to disable all 2011 Toyota key fobs from operating the door locks. This effectively turns off the wireless remote locking and unlocking functionality. This mode might be used for security reasons in specific situations.
Steps:
D1) Turn the key to “ON” and back to “LOCK” in one-second intervals a total of 5 times. This is an ON-LOCK-ON-LOCK-ON-LOCK-ON-LOCK-ON-LOCK sequence, each action lasting approximately one second.
D2) Remove the key from the ignition.
D3) Listen for the door locks to cycle. You will hear the doors “LOCK”, then “UNLOCK” 5 times in quick succession. This confirms Prohibit Mode is activated.
D4) Activating Prohibit Mode will erase all previously registered remotes and disable the wireless door lock function. To re-enable remote functionality, you will need to use either Add or Rewrite Mode to program new or existing 2011 Toyota key fobs.
This guide provides comprehensive instructions for programming your 2011 Toyota key fob. By following these steps carefully, you can manage your key fobs efficiently. Always double-check each step and listen for the door lock responses to confirm successful programming.
