Lost or damaged your 2005 Toyota Rav4 Key Fob? Don’t want to pay dealership prices for a replacement and programming? You’re in luck! Programming a new key fob for your 2005 Toyota RAV4 can be done easily at home with a few simple steps. This guide, based on real user experience, will walk you through the process, saving you time and money.
System Preparation
Before you can program your new 2005 Toyota RAV4 key fob, you’ll need to prepare your vehicle’s system. Follow these steps carefully:
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Get into your 2005 Toyota RAV4 and sit in the driver’s seat. Ensure the DRIVER DOOR is opened and unlocked, and all OTHER DOORS are closed and locked. This is crucial for starting the programming sequence.
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Within 5 seconds of entering the car:
A. INSERT your key into the ignition. Do NOT turn it.
B. REMOVE the key from the ignition.
C. INSERT the key into the ignition again. Do NOT turn it.
D. REMOVE the key from the ignition again.
This quick key insertion and removal is the first step in initiating the programming mode for your Toyota RAV4. -
Within 40 seconds of step 2:
A. CLOSE the driver door.
B. OPEN the driver door.
C. CLOSE the driver door again.
D. OPEN the driver door again.
E. INSERT the key into the ignition. Do NOT turn it.
F. REMOVE the key from the ignition.
These door and key actions are a sequence that the 2005 Toyota RAV4 system recognizes to move to the next stage of programming. -
Within 40 seconds of step 3:
A. CLOSE the driver door.
B. OPEN the driver door.
C. CLOSE the driver door again.
D. OPEN the driver door again.
E. INSERT the key into the ignition. Do NOT turn it.
F. LEAVE the key in the ignition this time.
G. CLOSE the driver door.
H. TURN the key to the ON position (but do NOT start the engine).
I. TURN the key back to the OFF position.
J. REMOVE the key from the ignition.
This series of actions further prepares the system for accepting the new 2005 Toyota RAV4 key fob programming. -
Within 3 seconds of removing the key in step 4, listen carefully. The door locks should automatically LOCK then UNLOCK. This lock cycle indicates that your 2005 Toyota RAV4 has successfully entered programming mode. If the locks do not cycle, you will need to return to step 1 and repeat the system preparation process.
Remote Programming
Once your system is in programming mode, you can program your new 2005 Toyota RAV4 key fob. Follow these steps for each key fob you want to program:
- Within 40 seconds of the door locks cycling in step 5:
A. PRESS and HOLD the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on your new 2005 Toyota RAV4 key fob simultaneously for about 1.5 seconds, then RELEASE both buttons.
B. Immediately PRESS and HOLD the LOCK button on the key fob for 2 seconds.
Within 3 seconds, the door locks should LOCK then UNLOCK automatically again. This confirms that the new 2005 Toyota RAV4 key fob has been successfully programmed. If the door locks cycle twice, it indicates that the remote was not accepted. In this case, repeat steps A and B in step 6.
C. Repeat steps A and B in step 6 for each additional 2005 Toyota RAV4 key fob you need to program.
By following these instructions, you can easily program your new 2005 Toyota RAV4 key fob yourself. This simple DIY method can save you a significant amount of money compared to dealership programming costs. Enjoy the convenience of your keyless entry once again!
