Is your 2002 Toyota Highlander Key Fob no longer working, or did you get a new replacement remote? No need to worry about expensive dealership programming! You can easily program your key fob yourself with a simple sequence of steps right in your driveway. This guide will walk you through programming your 2002 Toyota Highlander key fob quickly and efficiently.
Here are the programming steps for your 2002 Toyota Highlander key fob:
- Make sure the key is out of the ignition.
- Open and unlock only the driver’s side door, ensuring all other doors, including the trunk, are closed.
- Within 5 seconds, insert your key into the ignition and pull it out twice.
- Close, then open the driver’s side door twice.
- Insert the key into the ignition, then remove it.
- Close, then open the driver’s side door twice again.
- Insert the key into the ignition and leave it there.
- Close the driver’s side door.
- Turn the ignition to the ON position, then immediately turn it OFF.
- Remove the key from the ignition.
- The door locks should cycle automatically, indicating that your Highlander has entered programming mode successfully.
- On the first remote you wish to program, press and hold both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultaneously for about 1.5 seconds. Release both buttons, and then immediately press and hold only the LOCK button for 2 seconds.
- The door locks will cycle once more to confirm successful programming of that remote. If you have additional remotes to program, repeat step 12 for each one. If not, proceed to the next step.
- Open the driver’s side door. The key fob programming process is now complete.
Now you should have a successfully programmed 2002 Toyota Highlander key fob ready to use! If you encounter any issues or prefer professional assistance, you can search online for local key fob programming services in your area.
