2013 toyota tacoma keyless entry issues

Hi, guys! I just purchased a 2013 Tacoma TRD Sporr 4x4 base model, but it has features like cruise control, rear view camera, power windows and locks. I can even adjust the side views with the touch of a button.
The issue i am having is that the dealer only gave me one key. No key fob remote, nothing. I was able to get a set on Amazon though, but every step I've taken to program them has not worked.
The door locks are supposed to recycle after a certain step, but nothing happens. Any suggestions???

 

For that late model year, the DIY sequences may not work.

You might need the dealer to do it, or do it yourself using Toyota’s Techstream.

 

Go back to your salesperson and ask for a second OE key and a pair of fobs and for them to be programmed.

You expected a full set of keys when you got the truck, goodwill from the dealer, you want to buy again someday, yada yada.

In other words, politely whine a bit.

(next time, be sure that's part of what you get before you sign)

If that fails, a local locksmith might be helpful. Or at least cheaper than the dealer. Worth a call, the worst they can say is 'no'

 

What steps are you performing?

 

FOB Programming:

There are four different programming commands when setting up or verifying your remote transmitter, they are:

1. Add mode, used to add a remote to your car that is not currently registered.
2. Rewrite mode, used to erase all previously registered remotes and allow you to begin again the programming process.
3. Confirmation mode, used to verify the number of remotes that are already programmed in your car.
4. Prohibit mode, to prohibit all remotes from operating the door locks.

https://www.carandtruckremotes.com/...eplacement-keyless-entry-control-remotes.html

Procedure To Program Toyota Wireless Remote Transmitters:

Begin with: The driver's door open and unlocked. Key out of the ignition.

1. Insert and remove the key from the ignition switch 2 times within 5 seconds.

NOTE: Steps 2 and 3 should be performed within 40 seconds.

2. Close and open driver's door TWICE.

3. Insert the key into the ignition and remove it.

NOTE: Steps 4 - 6 should be performed within 40 seconds.

4. Close and open the driver's door twice.

5. Insert the key into the ignition.

6. Close the door.

NOTE: Steps 5 and 6 should be reversed for the following models ONLY (close door first, then insert key into ignition):

2000 - 2005 Celica

2001 - 2003 Prius

2001 - 2005 ECHO

2001 - 2005 RAV4

2003 - 2004 Avalon

7. Turn the ignition switch from "Lock" to "On" and back to "Lock" at about 1 second intervals to select the desired mode:

1 time for ADD mode.

2 times for REWRITE mode.

3 times for CONFIRMATION mode.

5 times for PROHIBITION mode.

8. Remove the key from the ignition.

9. To confirm your mode selection, the power locks will now cycle "lock" to "unlock" a number of times corresponding to your key cycles in step 7.

NOTE: If Confirmation or Prohibition modes have been selected, opening the door will complete the procedure.

10. For Add or Rewrite modes do the following within 40 seconds of Door

Procedure Lock confirmation:

A. Press both car transmitter Lock and Unlock buttons simultaneously between 1 and 1.5 seconds and release.

B. Within 3 seconds of step A, press the transmitter Lock button for more than 1 second and release.

If the keyless entry remote transmitter has been successfully programmed, the power locks will cycle "lock" to "unlock" once at this time.

If there are problems with the remote transmitter or the procedure up to this point, the locks will cycle twice. If this occurs, verify that you have received the correct transmitter, and then repeat the above procedure.

C. If multiple remotes are to be reprogrammed, repeat steps A and B.

11. Open the driver's door to conclude programming mode.

 

Thank you so much for such a quick response to everyone! I'm new to the forum, and hopefully I can get a chance to pay it forward! I'm going to try these responses now. I'll let ya know how it goes! Thanks again.
As for the dealership, I got a great truck, but the service...not so good. I'd rather call a locksmith friend of mine.

 

JimmyH!!!!! Thank You!!!! It worked!!!! Guess the guys on YouTube forgot to tell us which mode to use!

 

Very glad to have helped. It is always good to have all the data you need!

Stick around you will learn a lot about your truck and many other things as well. I know I learn something everyday!

I may not remember it very long as I am 65 years old but I do keep it for a day or two.

 

Anyone know if this process works for manual Tacoma? I follow those steps and can’t get it to work :/

 

It should work manual or not.

 

Jimmy - thank you for the spot on explanation and directions!