HOW TO GUIDE: Toyota FJ Cruiser RKE Keyfob Programming

Toyota FJ Cruiser RKE Keyfob Programming

A short and easy instruction for programming the RKE Keyfob for the Toyota FJ Cruiser from 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 to 2014.<>

The Toyota FJ Cruiser RKE Keyfob Programming is a keyless entry system that can be programmed by the user. The programming can be done by the following steps:<>

  1. Prepare Vehicle

    With the key OUT of the Ignition, OPEN and UNLOCK the Driver’s door.<>

  2. Enter Programming Mode – Step 1

    Perform the following steps within 5 seconds:<>

    a. INSERT key into Ignition (Do NOT turn) and PULL the key out.<>

    b. INSERT key into Ignition (Do NOT turn) and PULL the key out.

  3. Enter Programming Mode – Step 2

    PERFORM the following steps WITHIN 40 seconds:<>

    a. CLOSE then OPEN Driver’s door.<>

    b. CLOSE then OPEN Driver’s door.<>

    c. INSERT key into Ignition (Do NOT turn) and PULL the key out.

  4. Enter Programming Mode – Step 3

    PERFORM the following steps WITHIN 40 seconds:<>

    a. CLOSE then OPEN Driver’s door.<>

    b. CLOSE then OPEN Driver’s door.<>

    c. INSERT the key into the Ignition and LEAVE it in the Ignition.<>

    d. CLOSE the Driver’s door.

  5. Enter Programming Mode – Step 4

    TURN the Ignition to ON position (Do NOT crank engine) then back OFF.
    – Do this ONCE to retain existing remotes programmed and ADD NEW remote..
    – Do this TWICE to ERASE all existing remotes programmed and ADD NEW remote.
    – Do this THREE times to CHECK how many remotes are programmed to the vehicle.
    – Do this FIVE times to ERASE all existing remotes programmed.<>

  6. Enter Programming Mode – Step 6

    REMOVE key from Ignition. The power door locks will respond by cycling the locks from LOCK/UNLOCK to signal successful entry into Programming Mode.<>

  7. Program Remote

    Perform the following steps within 40 seconds:<>

    a. PRESS and HOLD the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the remote simultaneously for 2 seconds. RELEASE.<>

    b. PRESS and HOLD the LOCK button and hold for 2 seconds. RELEASE.<>

    The vehicle will respond by cycling the locks from LOCK to UNLOCK to indicate successful programming of the remote.

  8. Program Additional Remotes

    REPEAT Step 7 for any additional remotes to be programmed, including working ones.<>

  9. EXIT Programming Mode

    OPEN Driver’s Door to EXIT Programming Mode.<>

  10. Test Remotes

    TEST all remotes. Programming is complete.<>

Programming Notes:<>

  • Verify the following prior to following these instructions:
    • Your vehicle is equipped with keyless entry, and
    • You have a key fob remote that is compatible with your vehicle.
  • Obtain ALL remote transmitters for this vehicle.
  • If you have a remote head key with a transponder chip, this procedure will ONLY program the remote portion. You’ll need a Professional Auto Locksmith to cut and program the transponder key that will start the vehicle.
  • If you have a remote head key without a transponder chip, this procedure WILL work for your vehicle.
  • This procedure DOES NOT work for smart proximity remote key fobs.

Thank you very much! This tutorial was compiled and researched by Erwin Salarda.<>