Lost your 2002 Camry Key Fob or need to program a new one? Don’t worry, you don’t have to head straight to the dealership and pay a hefty fee. Programming a 2002 Camry key fob is surprisingly straightforward and can be done right in your driveway with a few simple steps. This guide provides you with easy-to-follow instructions for programming your 2002 Toyota Camry key fob, as well as for the 2002 Camry Solara model.
This guide is designed to be more comprehensive and user-friendly than the original factory instructions, ensuring you can successfully program your key fob and regain keyless entry to your vehicle quickly and efficiently. We’ll cover both the standard Camry and the Solara programming procedures.
Programming Your 2002 Toyota Camry Key Fob
These instructions are specifically for the standard 2002 Toyota Camry model. Make sure you follow each step precisely for successful programming.
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Start with Key and Door Status: Begin with your 2002 Camry completely off, and the key removed from the ignition. Ensure all doors are closed and locked except for the driver’s side door. The driver’s side door should be open and unlocked.
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Key Insertion Sequence (Part 1): Within 5 seconds of opening the driver’s side door, insert your key into the ignition. Turn the key to the ‘ON’ position (without starting the engine) and then immediately remove it. Repeat this insert and remove action a second time, for a total of two insertions and removals.
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Door Cycling Sequence (Part 1): Next, you need to cycle the driver’s side door lock. Close the driver’s side door, then open it again. Repeat this close and open action a second time, for a total of two cycles.
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Key Insertion Sequence (Part 2): Insert the key into the ignition once more, and then remove it.
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Door Cycling Sequence (Part 2): Repeat the door cycling sequence from step 3. Close the driver’s side door, then open it again, twice in total.
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Final Key Insertion: Insert the key into the ignition one last time and leave it in the ignition cylinder.
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Close Driver’s Door: Close the driver’s side door.
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Ignition Cycling: Turn the ignition key to the ‘ON’ position (just before starting the engine) and then immediately turn it back to the ‘OFF’ position.
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Remove Key: Remove the key from the ignition.
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Confirmation Signal: At this point, the door locks should automatically cycle (lock then unlock). This indicates that your 2002 Camry has successfully entered programming mode and is ready to learn the new key fob signal.
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Programming the Remote: Take your 2002 Camry key fob remote. Press and hold both the ‘LOCK’ and ‘UNLOCK’ buttons simultaneously for about 1.5 seconds. After releasing both buttons, immediately press and hold only the ‘LOCK’ button for 2 seconds.
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Programming Confirmation: The door locks should cycle again (lock then unlock) to confirm that the remote has been successfully programmed.
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Programming Additional Remotes: If you have additional 2002 Camry key fobs to program, repeat step 12 for each additional remote. If not, proceed to the final step.
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Exit Programming Mode: Open the driver’s side door. This action will exit the programming mode.
Your 2002 Camry key fob should now be programmed and ready to use! Test the lock and unlock buttons to ensure proper functionality.
Programming Your 2002 Toyota Camry Solara Key Fob
If you own a 2002 Toyota Camry Solara, the programming procedure is slightly different. Follow these steps to program your key fob for your Solara model. This procedure is specifically for models with the factory-installed keyless entry system.
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Initial Setup: Begin with the key removed from the ignition. Ensure the driver’s side door is open and unlocked, and all other doors and the trunk are closed.
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Key Insertion and Removal: Insert the key into the ignition and immediately pull it out. Do this only once for the Solara programming.
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Lock/Unlock Switch Cycling (5 Times): Locate the power door lock/unlock switch on the driver’s side door panel. Actuate the switch to ‘LOCK’ and then ‘UNLOCK’ a total of 5 times in quick succession. Aim for a pace of approximately one lock/unlock sequence per second. (Hint: LOCK and UNLOCK counts as one sequence).
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Door Cycling (Once): Close and then open the driver’s side door one time.
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Lock/Unlock Switch Cycling (5 Times Again): Repeat step 3. Actuate the door lock/unlock switch ‘LOCK’ and ‘UNLOCK’ 5 more times, again aiming for one sequence per second. You have a 50-second window to complete steps 7-10 after this step.
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Key Insertion: Insert the key into the ignition.
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Ignition Cycling (Twice): Turn the ignition to the ‘ON’ position (just before starting the engine) and then back to ‘OFF’. Repeat this ON then OFF cycle one more time, for a total of two ignition cycles.
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Remove Key: Remove the key from the ignition.
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Confirmation Signal: The door locks should cycle (lock and unlock) automatically, indicating successful entry into programming mode.
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Program Remote Buttons (Simultaneously): Take your 2002 Camry Solara key fob. Press and release both the ‘LOCK’ and ‘UNLOCK’ buttons at the same time.
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Program Remote Buttons (Lock Button Hold): Immediately after releasing both buttons in step 12, press and hold only the ‘LOCK’ button on the same remote for 2 seconds. The door locks should cycle again to confirm successful programming of this remote.
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Program Additional Remotes: If you have more remotes to program, repeat steps 12 and 13 for each additional remote.
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Complete Programming: Close the driver’s side door to finalize the programming process.
Your 2002 Toyota Camry Solara key fob should now be programmed. Test all buttons to ensure they are working correctly.
By following these detailed steps for your specific 2002 Camry or Camry Solara model, you can easily program your key fob yourself, saving time and money. Enjoy the convenience of keyless entry once again!
