Are you looking to program a new remote for your Toyota Venza? For owners of the 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 Toyota Venza models, you’re in luck! You can easily program the remote portion of your key fob yourself right at home. This guide provides simple, step-by-step instructions to get your key fob working with your vehicle’s remote functions.
It’s important to note that while you can program the remote functions yourself, this procedure will not program the transponder chip needed to start your car, nor will it cut the physical key. These steps require the expertise of a Toyota dealership or a qualified automotive locksmith. This DIY programming is specifically for the remote control functions like locking and unlocking your doors. Also, this method is not applicable to programming the Smart Key unit for your Toyota Venza.
Here’s how to program your 2009-2014 Toyota Venza key fob remote:
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Preparation is Key: Ensure the driver’s side door is open and unlocked. Remove the key from the ignition switch completely.
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Initial Key Insertion (Within 5 seconds): Insert your key into the ignition and remove it twice. This needs to be done quickly, within a 5-second window.
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Door Cycling (Within 40 seconds): Next, within 40 seconds of the key insertion, close and then open the driver’s door twice.
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Second Key Insertion and Removal: Insert the key into the ignition switch once more and then remove it.
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Second Door Cycling (Within 40 seconds): Again, within 40 seconds, close and open the driver’s door twice.
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Final Key Insertion and Door Closure: Insert the key into the ignition switch and close the driver’s door.
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Ignition Switch Cycles (Programming Mode): Now, you need to signal whether you want to add a new remote while keeping existing ones, or erase all existing remotes.
- For adding a remote (and keeping existing ones): Switch the ignition from OFF to ON and back to OFF once.
- For adding a remote (and erasing existing ones): Switch the ignition from OFF to ON and back to OFF twice.
- Remove the key from the ignition switch after this step.
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System Response: At this point, the system should respond by locking and unlocking the vehicle’s doors. The number of times it locks and unlocks will indicate the mode you have selected. It will also blink the lights one to four times slowly to show how many remote transmitters are currently registered in the system.
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Remote Activation (Within 40 seconds): Within 40 seconds of the system response, take the remote you wish to program and simultaneously press and hold both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons for about 1.5 seconds.
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Lock Button Press (Within 3 seconds): Immediately after releasing the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons, press the LOCK button by itself.
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Confirmation: The system should respond again by locking and unlocking the doors. One lock/unlock cycle confirms successful registration. Two cycles indicate that the registration has failed.
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Programming Additional Remotes (Within 40 seconds): If you have more remotes to program, repeat steps 9-11 within 40 seconds.
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Exiting Programming Mode: To exit the programming mode, simply open the driver’s door.
Important Reminders:
- Maximum Remotes: A maximum of 4 remote transmitters can be programmed to your 2009-2014 Toyota Venza.
- Key Cutting and Transponder: Remember, this procedure only programs the remote buttons. You will still need to visit a Toyota dealer or a qualified automotive locksmith to have the physical key cut and the transponder chip programmed if you have a new, uncut key.
- Smart Key Incompatibility: This programming method is specifically for standard key fobs and will not work for Smart Key systems.
By following these instructions carefully, you can program your 2009-2014 Toyota Venza key fob remote and regain control over your vehicle’s locking and unlocking functions.
For further assistance or to purchase replacement remotes and keys, visit https://www.carandtruckremotes.com/toyota-remotes-venza-remotes.html.
