Programming your 2005 Toyota Sequoia key fob can be done in a few simple steps, allowing you to regain control over your vehicle’s remote functions. This guide will walk you through two programming options to customize your key fob to your preferences.
Option 1: Customizing Entry Unlock Options
This programming option lets you choose how your doors unlock when using the key fob:
- Option A: Driver’s door unlocks with one press, all doors unlock with a second press.
- Option B: All doors unlock with a single press.
Follow these steps within 40 seconds to program your preferred unlock setting:
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Start in the Driver’s Seat: Open the driver’s side door and ensure the key is removed from the ignition.
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Key and Door Sequence – Part 1:
- Insert the key into the ignition, then remove it. Repeat this action once more (IN-OUT-IN-OUT).
- Close and then open the driver’s door twice (SHUT-OPEN-SHUT-OPEN).
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Key and Door Sequence – Part 2:
- Insert the key into the ignition and remove it one time (IN-OUT).
- Close and then open the driver’s door twice again (SHUT-OPEN-SHUT-OPEN).
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Ignition and Door Closure: Insert the key into the ignition and leave it there. Close the driver’s door.
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Ignition Cycling: Turn the key from the LOCK position to the ON position four times, ending in the LOCK position (LOCK-ON-LOCK-ON-LOCK-ON-LOCK-ON-LOCK).
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Wait and Remove Key: Wait for the door locks to cycle. Once they stop moving, remove the key from the ignition.
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Key Fob Button Press: On your key fob, press and release both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultaneously.
- For All Doors Unlock (Option B): Immediately after step 7, press and release the UNLOCK button.
- For Driver Door Unlock (Option A): Immediately after step 7, press and release the LOCK button.
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Finalize Programming: Open the driver’s door. Programming is now complete. If it didn’t work, restart from step 1 and try again.
Alt: Toyota Sequoia key fob with lock and unlock buttons highlighted for programming instructions.
Option 2: Programming Automatic Door Lock/Unlock with Ignition
This second programming option allows you to set your doors to automatically lock when the ignition is turned ON and unlock when the ignition is turned OFF.
Complete these steps within 30 seconds to set up ignition-controlled door locks:
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Get Ready: Open the driver’s door and remove the key from the ignition switch.
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Key and Door Sequence:
- Insert the key into the ignition switch.
- Close, then open the driver’s door two times (SHUT-OPEN-SHUT-OPEN).
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Ignition Cycling: Turn the key from LOCK to ON five times, ending in the ON position (LOCK-ON-LOCK-ON-LOCK-ON-LOCK-ON-LOCK-ON).
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Select Programming Option:
- Ignition Controlled Lock ON: Close the driver’s door once.
- Ignition Controlled Lock OFF: Close the driver’s door twice (SHUT-OPEN-SHUT), leaving it closed on the second time.
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Final Step: Turn the key to the LOCK position. Programming is now finished. If unsuccessful, repeat from step 1.
Verifying the Programming
During programming, you may or may not see the parking lights flash to confirm successful programming. The most reliable way to check if the programming has been accepted is to test the functions. Try using your key fob to lock and unlock the doors and check if the door lock behavior with the ignition matches your chosen setting. If the desired functions are not working, carefully repeat the programming steps from the beginning.
