HOW TO GUIDE: Toyota Pronard RKE Keyfob Programming

Toyota Pronard 1999-2004 RKE Keyfob Programming

This is a very easy to follow tutorial on how to program your RKE Keyfob of your Toyota Pronard from the year models of 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004. All you need to do is please follow the step-by-step instructions below.<>

  1. Prepare Vehicle

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

  2. Enter Programming Mode – Step 1

    INSERT key into Ignition (Do NOT turn it) and REMOVE key.<>

  3. Enter Programming Mode – Step 2

    PERFORM the following steps WITHIN 40 seconds:<>

    a. Using the power lock switch on the driver’s door, perform 5 lock/unlock cycles starting with lock. Use an even pace and try to go about one cycle per second (1 Cycle = 1 lock and 1 unlock).<>

    b. CLOSE then OPEN Driver’s door.

  4. Enter Programming Mode – Step 3

    PERFORM the following steps WITHIN 40 seconds:<>

    a. Using the power lock switch on the driver’s door, perform 5 lock/unlock cycles starting with lock. Use an even pace and try to go about one cycle per second (1 Cycle = 1 lock and 1 unlock).<>

    b. INSERT key into Ignition.<>

    c. TURN ignition to ON (Do NOT Start) then back to OFF.
    – Do this ONCE to retain existing remotes programmed.
    – 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.<>

    d. REMOVE key from Ignition.

  5. Enter Programming Mode – Step 4

    WITHIN 3 seconds the Power Door Locks should cycle LOCK/UNLOCK to signal successful entry into Programming Mode.<>

  6. Program Remote

    PERFORM the following steps WITHIN 40 seconds:<>

    a. PRESS the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the remote simultaneously for 1 second.<>

    b. PRESS and HOLD the LOCK button for 2 seconds. The Door Locks will cycle LOCK/UNLOCK to indicate successful programming of the remote.

  7. Program Additional Remotes

    REPEAT Steps 6a and 6b for any additional remotes to be programmed.<>

  8. EXIT Programming Mode

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

  9. 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.

About Toyota Pronard

The second-generation Avalon was also exported to the Japanese market as the Toyota Pronard, derived from the word “” for “extol”, “commend”, or “praise”, between 2000 and 2004, replacing the first-generation sold as the Avalon. The Japanese Toyota Pronard was reassigned from and was now exclusive to the former Vista Store network as locations, slotted between the larger and smaller and . Some of the optional equipment installed in the Pronard, to enhance its luxury, was the ride control technology. Due to poor sales, Toyota did not export the third-generation Avalon to Japan; thus, the Toyota Pronard has been discontinued.<>