Lost or bought a used 2004 Toyota RAV4 without key fobs? Don’t worry, programming a new key fob for your vehicle can be a straightforward process you can accomplish right at home, saving you a trip and expense to the dealership. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to program a 2004 Toyota Rav4 Key Fob, allowing you to regain keyless entry and the convenience it offers.
System Preparation for Key Fob Programming
Before you can program your new remote fobs, you need to prepare your 2004 RAV4 system to enter programming mode. Follow these steps carefully:
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Get Ready: Sit in the driver’s seat of your 2004 Toyota RAV4. Ensure the driver’s side door is open and unlocked, while all other doors are closed and locked. This is crucial for the system to recognize your actions correctly.
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Key Insertion Sequence (Twice): Within 5 seconds, perform the following sequence twice:
- Insert the key into the ignition. Do not turn it.
- Remove the key from the ignition.
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Door and Key Cycle (Within 40 Seconds): Act quickly to complete this sequence within 40 seconds:
- Close the driver’s door.
- Open the driver’s door.
- Close the driver’s door again.
- Open the driver’s door again.
- Insert the key into the ignition. Do not turn it.
- Remove the key from the ignition.
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Final System Entry Sequence (Within 40 Seconds): This last sequence will put your RAV4 into programming mode:
- Close the driver’s door.
- Open the driver’s door.
- Close the driver’s door again.
- Open the driver’s door again.
- Insert the key into the ignition. Do not turn it yet – leave the key in the ignition this time.
- Close the driver’s door.
- Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position (but do not start the engine).
- Turn the ignition key back to the “OFF” position.
- Remove the key from the ignition.
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Confirmation: Within 3 seconds of removing the key, the door locks should automatically cycle – LOCK then UNLOCK. This lock cycle is your confirmation that your 2004 Toyota RAV4 has successfully entered key fob programming mode. If the locks do not cycle, return to step 1 and repeat the system preparation steps carefully.
Programming Your 2004 Toyota RAV4 Key Fob Remote
Once the system is in programming mode, you can now program each of your new 2004 Toyota RAV4 key fob remotes.
- Remote Programming Sequence (Within 40 Seconds per Remote): For each key fob you want to program, perform the following within 40 seconds:
- Simultaneous Press: Press and hold both the “LOCK” and “UNLOCK” buttons on the key fob simultaneously for about 1.5 seconds, then release both buttons.
- Lock Button Press: Immediately after releasing the “LOCK” and “UNLOCK” buttons, press and hold the “LOCK” button alone for 2 seconds.
- Confirmation: Within 3 seconds of releasing the “LOCK” button, the door locks should cycle – LOCK then UNLOCK – automatically. This confirms that the remote has been successfully programmed. If the door locks cycle twice, it indicates the remote was not accepted. In this case, repeat steps A and B in step 6 again for that specific remote.
- Multiple Remotes: If you have multiple key fobs to program, repeat steps A and B in step 6 for each additional remote.
By following these instructions, you should be able to easily program your new 2004 Toyota RAV4 key fobs and enjoy the convenience of keyless entry once again. This DIY method can save you money and time compared to dealership programming.
