Lost or need to replace your 2006 Lexus Rx330 Key Fob? Don’t worry, programming a new key fob for your Lexus RX330 can often be done yourself, saving you a trip to the dealership. This guide provides straightforward instructions for programming both the transponder chip and the remote functions of your 2006 Lexus RX330 key fob. Follow these simple steps to get your new key fob working quickly and efficiently.
Programming the Transponder Chip for Your 2006 Lexus RX330 Key
This procedure will program the transponder chip within your new 2006 Lexus RX330 key fob, allowing it to start your vehicle.
- Ensure All Doors Are Closed: Begin by making sure all doors of your Lexus RX330, including the trunk or tailgate, are completely closed.
- Insert and Remove Master Key (4 Times): Take your existing, programmed master Toyota or Lexus key and insert it into the ignition cylinder, then remove it. Repeat this insert and remove action a total of four times. On the fifth insertion, leave the master key in the ignition cylinder.
- Open and Close Driver’s Door (6 Times): Open and close the driver’s side door six times in quick succession.
- Remove Master Key: Take the master key out of the ignition cylinder.
- Security Light Verification: Look at the security indicator light on your Lexus RX330’s information display. It should now be illuminated solid, not blinking. This solid light confirms that your vehicle has successfully entered programming mode for the transponder chip.
- Insert New Key: Immediately insert your new, unprogrammed transponder key into the ignition cylinder.
- Observe Security Light: Watch the security light on the information display. It should begin to blink. Allow it to blink for approximately 60 seconds, or until it stops blinking and turns off completely.
- Programming Confirmation: When the security light goes out, this indicates that your new key’s transponder chip has been successfully programmed to your 2006 Lexus RX330.
- Remove New Key: Take the newly programmed key out of the ignition cylinder.
- Verify Key Functionality: To finalize and verify the programming, insert your newly programmed key back into the ignition cylinder. The security indicator light on the information display should disappear when you insert the programmed key. This confirms that the anti-theft system is deactivated by your new key and the transponder programming was successful.
Programming the Remote Function for Your 2006 Lexus RX330 Key Fob
Once the transponder is programmed, you can program the remote control functions (lock, unlock, etc.) of your 2006 Lexus RX330 key fob using the following procedure.
- Driver’s Door Open, Key Out of Ignition: Ensure the driver’s door is unlocked and open. All other doors of your Lexus RX330 must be closed for this procedure to work correctly. Remove any key from the ignition.
- Insert and Remove Key Twice (Within 5 Seconds): Quickly insert your key into the ignition (do not turn it) and immediately pull it out. Repeat this insert and remove action one more time, all within a 5-second timeframe.
- Open and Close Driver’s Door Twice (Within 40 Seconds): Within 40 seconds of the previous step, close and then open the driver’s door. Repeat this close and open action one more time.
- Insert, Close Door, Ignition Cycle (Within 40 Seconds): Within 40 seconds, insert the key into the ignition (do not turn it) and leave it in the ignition cylinder. Close the driver’s door. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position, then immediately turn it back to the “OFF” position. Do not start the engine. Remove the key from the ignition cylinder.
- Lock Cycle Confirmation (Within 3 Seconds): Within 3 seconds of removing the key, the power door locks should automatically cycle – locking and then unlocking. This lock cycle indicates that your 2006 Lexus RX330 has successfully entered remote programming mode. If the door locks do not cycle at this point, return to step 1 and repeat the procedure carefully.
- Remote Programming (Within 40 Seconds):
- A. Press and Hold Lock and Unlock: On your new 2006 Lexus RX330 key fob remote, press and hold both the “lock” and “unlock” buttons simultaneously for approximately 1.5 seconds.
- B. Press and Hold Lock Button: Immediately after releasing the “lock” and “unlock” buttons, press and hold only the “lock” button by itself. Within 10 seconds of performing step B, the door locks should cycle once (lock then unlock) to indicate successful programming of that remote. If the door locks cycle twice, it means the remote was not accepted. In this case, repeat steps A and B in step 6 again for the same remote.
- Repeat for Additional Remotes: If you have additional remotes to program for your 2006 Lexus RX330, repeat steps A and B in step 6 for each new remote within the 40-second programming window.
- Exit Programming Mode: Open the driver’s door. This action will exit the remote programming mode for your 2006 Lexus RX330.
By following these steps carefully, you should be able to program your new 2006 Lexus RX330 key fob yourself. Enjoy the convenience of your newly programmed key!
