Programming your key fob for your 2006 Toyota Sequoia can seem like a daunting task, but it’s actually quite straightforward. This guide will walk you through the process, allowing you to program your key fob quickly and easily from the comfort of your own driveway. No need to spend extra money at the dealership when you can do it yourself! Follow these simple instructions to get your 2006 Toyota Sequoia key fob programmed and working perfectly.
Standard Programming Procedure for Your 2006 Toyota Sequoia Key Fob
This is the primary method for programming your key fob. Ensure you have all the key fobs you wish to program for your vehicle ready before you begin.
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Prepare the Vehicle: With all doors closed and the key removed from the ignition, unlock and open the driver’s side door. Make sure all other doors remain closed throughout this procedure.
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Initiate Programming Sequence (Part 1): Within 5 seconds of opening the driver’s door, insert your key into the ignition cylinder (do not turn it) and immediately remove it. Repeat this insert and remove key action one more time within the same 5-second timeframe.
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Initiate Programming Sequence (Part 2): Within 40 seconds of step 2, close and then open the driver’s side door. Repeat this close and open door action once more. Then, insert the key into the ignition cylinder (again, do not turn it) and remove it.
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Enter Programming Mode: Within 40 seconds of step 3, close and then open the driver’s side door two times consecutively. Insert the key into the ignition and leave it in the ignition cylinder this time. Close the driver’s door. Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position, and then immediately turn it back to the “OFF” position. Do not start the engine. Finally, remove the key from the ignition.
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Confirmation of Programming Mode: Within 3 seconds of removing the key in step 4, the power door locks should automatically cycle (lock then unlock). This automatic lock and unlock sequence indicates that your 2006 Toyota Sequoia has successfully entered key fob programming mode. If the door locks do not cycle at this point, return to step 1 and carefully repeat the procedure. Alternatively, you can try the alternate programming procedure detailed below.
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Program Key Fob Transmitters: Within 40 seconds of entering programming mode (step 5):
- A. Activate Transmitter Signal: Press and hold both the “lock” and “unlock” buttons on the key fob simultaneously for approximately 1.5 seconds.
- B. Finalize Programming: Immediately after releasing both buttons, press and hold only the “lock” button on the same key fob. Within 10 seconds, the door locks should cycle once (lock then unlock) to confirm successful programming of that key fob. 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 for that specific remote.
- Repeat steps A and B in step 6 for each additional key fob you need to program.
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Exit Programming Mode: Open the driver’s side door. This action should exit the key fob programming mode.
Alternate Programming Procedure for 2006 Toyota Sequoia Key Fob
If the standard procedure does not work, or for certain 2006 Toyota Sequoia models, you can try this alternate method. Have all your remotes ready before starting this procedure as well.
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Vehicle Preparation: Ensure all doors on your 2006 Toyota Sequoia are fully closed.
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Open Driver’s Door: Open only the driver’s side door.
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Key Insertion: Insert your key into the ignition switch and then immediately remove it.
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Door Lock Switch Activation (5 Times): Locate the power door lock switch on the driver’s side door panel. Press the “LOCK” and “UNLOCK” buttons on this switch alternately, at approximately 1-second intervals, for a total of 5 times.
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Close and Re-open Driver’s Door: Close the driver’s door and then immediately re-open it.
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Door Lock Switch Activation (Another 5 Times): Again, press the “LOCK” and “UNLOCK” buttons on the vehicle’s door lock switch alternately, at approximately 1-second intervals, for a total of 5 times.
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Insert Key into Ignition: Insert your key into the ignition switch.
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Ignition Cycle: Turn the ignition switch to the “ON” position (do not start the engine) and then immediately turn it back to the “OFF” position.
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Remove Key: Remove the key from the ignition switch.
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Confirmation of Programming Mode: The door locks should automatically cycle (lock then unlock) to confirm that your Sequoia has entered the key fob programming mode.
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Program Key Fob Transmitter:
- For 2006 Toyota Sequoia (and most models other than Avalon): Press and hold both the “LOCK” and “UNLOCK” buttons on the remote simultaneously for about 1.5 seconds. Then, immediately press and hold the “LOCK” button by itself until the door locks cycle once to confirm successful programming. If the locks cycle twice, the programming has failed, and you should repeat step 11.
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Program Remaining Remotes: Repeat the button procedure in step 11 to program any remaining key fobs.
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Exit and Test: Close the driver’s door. Now, test all programmed key fobs to ensure they are working correctly with your 2006 Toyota Sequoia.
By following either of these procedures carefully, you should be able to successfully program your 2006 Toyota Sequoia key fobs. Enjoy the convenience of your programmed remotes!
