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:<>
- Prepare Vehicle
With the key OUT of the Ignition, OPEN and UNLOCK the Driver’s door.<>
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.<> - 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.<>
- 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.
- Program Additional Remotes
REPEAT Step 7 for any additional remotes to be programmed, including working ones.<>
- EXIT Programming Mode
OPEN Driver’s Door to EXIT Programming Mode.<>
- 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.<>