HOW TO GUIDE: Toyota Solara RKE Keyfob Programming

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

CLOSE Driver’s Door to EXIT Programming Mode.

TEST all remotes. Programming is complete.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

OPEN Driver’s Door to EXIT Programming Mode.

TEST all remotes. Programming is complete.

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