Lost your key fob or need to program a new one for your 2007 4Runner? Many 2007 Toyota 4Runner owners find themselves in this situation, and while dealerships offer programming services, it’s often possible to do it yourself at home. If you’ve tried other online instructions without success, you’re in the right place. This guide provides a straightforward method to program your 2007 4Runner key fob, potentially saving you time and money. Follow these steps carefully, and remember that you need to proceed at a consistent pace during the programming sequence.
Programming Steps
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Ensure the driver’s door is open and the key is removed from the ignition switch.
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Within 5 seconds, insert and remove the key from the ignition switch twice.
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Within 40 seconds, close and open the driver’s door twice.
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Insert and remove the key from the ignition switch one more time.
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Within 40 seconds, close and open the driver’s door twice again.
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Insert the key into the ignition switch and close the driver’s door.
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Switch the ignition ON and OFF:
- Once to program a remote transmitter code while keeping existing codes.
- Twice to program a remote transmitter code and erase previous codes.
- Three times to check the number of currently registered remote transmitters.
- Five times to erase all registered codes.
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Remove the key from the ignition switch. The system should now automatically lock and unlock the vehicle to indicate the selected mode (once, twice, or five times). It will also blink slowly one to four times to show the number of remote transmitters currently registered.
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Within 40 seconds, on the key fob you are programming, press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultaneously for 1.5 seconds.
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Within 3 seconds, press the LOCK button on the key fob.
The system should lock and unlock the vehicle once to confirm successful registration, or twice to indicate registration failure.
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Within 40 seconds, if you have additional key fobs to program, repeat the button procedure (steps 9 and 10) for each remaining key fob.
Important Notes:
- To exit programming mode at any time, simply open the driver’s door.
- A maximum of 4 remote transmitters can be programmed to your 2007 4Runner.
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully program your 2007 4Runner key fob. This method offers a DIY solution that can be completed without specialized tools or a trip to the dealership. Remember to work quickly through the sequences for successful programming.
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- “ – Alt text: Driver’s side door is open, a necessary step for initiating the 2007 4runner Key Fob Programming sequence.
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