Lost your key fob or need to program a new remote for your 2004 Toyota Solara? The good news is you can program your keyless entry remote yourself without a trip to the dealership. Follow these straightforward steps to program your 2004 Toyota Solara key fob quickly and easily at home. This guide provides a simple, step-by-step process to get your remote working in minutes.
Step-by-Step Programming Instructions:
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Begin with your key removed from the ignition. Ensure the driver’s side door is open, and all other doors are closed and locked. Importantly, the driver’s door should be unlocked throughout this process.
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Within a 5-second timeframe, perform the following actions rapidly:
A. Insert your key into the ignition switch, and immediately pull it out. Do not turn the key at any point during this step.
B. Again, insert the key into the ignition switch, and immediately pull it out. Repeat this insertion and removal quickly. -
Within 40 seconds of step 2, complete these actions:
A. Close the driver’s side door, then open it again.
B. Close the driver’s side door once more, then open it again.
C. Insert the key into the ignition switch and remove it. Do not turn the key. -
Within another 40 seconds, proceed with these steps:
A. Close the driver’s side door.
B. Open the driver’s side door.
C. Insert the key into the ignition and leave it in the ignition cylinder.
D. Close the driver’s door.
E. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position (without starting the engine), and then immediately turn it back to the “OFF” position.
F. Remove the key from the ignition. -
Within 3 seconds after removing the key in step 4F, listen for the power door locks. They should automatically cycle, locking and then unlocking. This automatic lock cycle indicates that you have successfully entered programming mode. If the locks do not cycle, return to step 1 and repeat the process.
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Programming your remote must be done within 40 seconds of entering programming mode.
A. Press and hold both the “lock” and “unlock” buttons on your key fob simultaneously for approximately 1.5 seconds.
B. Immediately after releasing both buttons, press and hold only the “lock” button for 2 seconds. Within 3 seconds, the door locks should cycle once (lock then unlock) to confirm successful programming of that remote. If the door locks cycle twice, it indicates the remote was not accepted. In this case, repeat steps 6A and 6B for that remote.
C. If you have additional remotes to program, repeat steps 6A and 6B for each additional remote. -
Finally, open the driver’s side door to exit the programming mode. Test each programmed remote to ensure they are working correctly with your 2004 Toyota Solara.
By following these programming steps carefully, you can save time and money by programming your 2004 Toyota Solara key fob yourself. Ensure you follow the timing precisely for successful programming.
