Is your 2006 Toyota Solara key fob no longer working, or did you get a replacement and need to program it? Don’t worry, programming your key fob for a 2006 Toyota Solara can be done easily at home without any special tools. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process to get your remote working again in no time.
Step-by-Step Guide to Program Your 2006 Toyota Solara Key Fob
Follow these instructions carefully to successfully program your 2006 Toyota Solara key fob:
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Start with Key and Doors: Ensure your key is out of the ignition. Open and unlock only the driver’s side door. Make sure all other doors, including the trunk, are completely closed.
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Key Insertion Sequence (Part 1): Within 5 seconds of opening the driver’s door, insert your key into the ignition and pull it out twice in quick succession.
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Door Cycling (Part 1): Next, close and then open the driver’s side door twice.
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Key Insertion Sequence (Part 2): Insert the key into the ignition again, and then immediately remove it.
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Door Cycling (Part 2): Once more, close and then open the driver’s side door twice.
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Final Key Insertion: Insert the key into the ignition one last time and leave it in the ignition cylinder.
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Close Driver’s Door: Close the driver’s side door.
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Ignition ON/OFF Cycle: Turn the ignition to the “ON” position, then immediately turn it back to the “OFF” position.
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Remove Key: Take the key out of the ignition.
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Confirmation Signal: At this point, the door locks should automatically cycle (lock then unlock). This indicates that your 2006 Toyota Solara has successfully entered programming mode and is ready to learn the new key fob.
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Programming the Key Fob: Take your first key fob that needs programming. Press and hold both the “LOCK” and “UNLOCK” buttons simultaneously for about 1.5 seconds. After releasing both buttons, immediately press and hold only the “LOCK” button for 2 seconds.
New 2006 Toyota Solara key fob ready for programming process.
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Programming Confirmation: The door locks will cycle again (lock then unlock) to confirm that the key fob has been successfully programmed.
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Programming Additional Remotes (Optional): If you have more key fobs to program, repeat step 12 for each additional remote. If you are finished programming all your remotes, proceed to the next step.
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Exit Programming Mode: Open the driver’s side door. This action will exit the programming mode.
Congratulations! You have now successfully completed the 2006 Toyota Solara Key Fob Programming. Test your newly programmed key fob to ensure all buttons are working correctly. If you encounter any issues, double-check each step and try again. Make sure to follow the timing accurately for each step to ensure successful programming.
