Lost or bought a used 2002 Toyota RAV4 without key fobs? Don’t worry, programming a new key fob for your vehicle can be a straightforward process you can do yourself, potentially saving you a trip and expense at the dealership. This guide provides easy-to-follow instructions to program your 2002 Toyota RAV4 key fob, getting you back to enjoying the convenience of keyless entry.
System Preparation
Before you begin programming your new key fob, you’ll need to prepare your 2002 Toyota RAV4 system. This only needs to be done once, even if you are programming multiple key fobs. Follow these steps carefully:
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Get Ready: Sit in the driver’s seat of your 2002 Toyota RAV4. Ensure the driver’s side door is open and unlocked, and all other doors are closed and locked.
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Key Insertion (Twice): Within 5 seconds of starting, insert your key into the ignition, and immediately remove it. Repeat this insert and remove action one more time. Do not turn the key at any point during this step.
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Door and Key Sequence: Within 40 seconds of step 2, perform the following sequence:
- Close the driver’s side door, then open it.
- Close the driver’s side door again, then open it again.
- Insert the key into the ignition and immediately remove it. Again, do not turn the key.
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Final System Entry: Within 40 seconds of step 3, complete this sequence:
- Close the driver’s side door, then open it.
- Close the driver’s side door again, then open it again.
- Insert the key into the ignition, but this time, leave it in the ignition.
- Close the driver’s door.
- Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position (without starting the engine), then turn it back to the “OFF” position.
- Remove the key from the ignition.
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Programming Mode Confirmation: Within 3 seconds of removing the key in step 4, the door locks should automatically cycle – locking and then unlocking. This lock cycle indicates that your 2002 Toyota RAV4 has successfully entered programming mode. If the locks do not cycle, return to step 1 and repeat the system preparation process.
Remote Programming
Once your system is in programming mode, you can program each of your new key fobs. Follow these steps for each remote you wish to program:
- Key Fob Programming Sequence: Within 40 seconds of entering programming mode:
- Press and Hold: Simultaneously press and hold the “LOCK” and “UNLOCK” buttons on your key fob for about 1.5 seconds, then release both buttons.
- Press and Hold “LOCK”: Immediately after releasing the “LOCK” and “UNLOCK” buttons, press and hold the “LOCK” button by itself for 2 seconds.
- Confirmation: Within 3 seconds of releasing the “LOCK” button, the door locks should cycle again (lock then unlock) to confirm successful programming of that key fob. If the door locks cycle twice, it means the remote was not accepted. In this case, repeat steps A and B in step 6 for that specific remote.
- Multiple Remotes: To program additional key fobs, simply repeat steps A and B in step 6 for each new remote.
By following these instructions, you should be able to successfully program your new key fobs for your 2002 Toyota RAV4. Enjoy the convenience of keyless entry and the satisfaction of DIY car maintenance!
