Programing Keyless Remote 2004 Toyota Tacoma

I need to purchase a new Keyless Remote, I went to my local Toyota Dealer and I was given a price for the remote, which was less than $100, however the sales person informed me that if I want them to program the remote it would cost an additional $200! Is there a way I can program the remote myself, and if so, how difficult of a task is this?

 

Yes go to a local aftermarket shop

 

It’s not hard, just follow these instructions.

TOYOTA TVIP SYSTEM PROGRAMMING-RS3200

ADD ADDITIONAL REMOTE CONTROL(S) TO SYSTEM
Follow this procedure to add additional remote controls to a system. The RS3200 may be programmed to operate with a maximum of four remote controls.
When a new remote controls is programmed, it will work in the default operation mode (press the UNLOCK button twice to unlock all doors and no AUX button function on 4 button remote controls); to change the operation mode, you must perform the separate REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTION SELECT procedure as shown on pages 6 and 7 OF THE manual. ?


1. Before you begin:
Open the driver s door and remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Start the programming procedure. (Complete these steps within 40 seconds.)

a. Insert the key into, and remove it from the ignition switch 2 times.

b. Close, then open the driver s door 2 times.

c. Insert the key into, and remove it from the ignition switch 1 time.

d. Close, then open the driver s door 2 times.

e. Insert the key into, the ignition switch and leave it in.

f. Close the driver s door.

g. Turn the key from LOCK to ON, then back to LOCK.

h. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

i. The tail and marker lights flash 1 time, the buzzer chirps 1 time and the doors lock
and unlock 1 time.*

* If the system does not activate the lights, buzzer and door locks 1 time, start over.


3. Program (add) an additional remote control.

a. Press and release both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons control at the same
time.

b. Press and release the LOCK button.

c. The tail and marker lights flash 1 time, the buzzer chirps 1 time, and the doors lock
and unlock 1 time.*

Note: Repeat the above steps to add additional remote controls.

4. Complete the programming steps.

a. Open the driver s door

REPROGRAM EXISTING REMOTE CONTROLS
Follow this procedure to clear all existing remote control codes and reprogram existing remote controls to
a system. When existing remote controls are reprogrammed, they will work in the default operation mode (press the UNLOCK button twice to unlock all doors and no AUX button function on 4 button remote controls); to change the operation mode, you must perform the separate REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTION SELECT procedure as shown on pages 6 and 7.

1. Before you begin: Open the driver s door an

2. Start the programming procedure. (Complete these steps within 40 seconds.)
a. Insert the key into, and remove it from the ignition switch 2
times.
b. Close, then open the driver s door 2 times.
c. Insert the key into, and remove it from the ignition switch 1 time.
d. Close, then open the driver s door 2 times.
e. Insert the key into, the ignition switch and leave it in.
f. Close the driver sdoor.
g. Turn the key from LOCK to ON 2 times (ending at LOCK).
h. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
i. The tail and marker lights flash 2 times, the buzzer chirps 2 times and the doors
lock and unlock 2 times.*

*If the system does not activate the lights, buzzer and door locks 2 times, start over.

3. Reprogram an existing remote control.

a. Press and release both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on one remote
control at the same time.
b. Press and release the LOCK button.
c. The tail and marker lights flash 1 time, the buzzer chirps 1 time, and the doors lock
and unlock 1 time.*
Note: Repeat the above steps to program (add) additional remote controls.

4. Complete the programming steps.
a. Open the driver s door

 

It's a crazy sequence. I've screwed it up more than once. Sometimes it helps if you light a candle. Maybe sacrifice a chicken.

 

Thank you Krazyoakes! I'll try this! I understand it's a lot of steps, but I don't think it's worth $200 at the dealer to do this, what a rip off!

 

Yeah, it take 30 seconds. My wife thought I was crazy but it works!

 

Followed the above steps. Paid 60.00 for remote. Took 4 tries, but I got it.and folks across the street thought I was off the wagon again...lol

 

Yea...the stealership is trying to get you. Very easy to program and you can find that remote for $60 or less

 

Thanks guys, I'll check for after market ones at Autozone or Amazon!

 

sub to try.

 

I just checked Amazon, they have after market remotes for as low as 24.95

 

If the programming method is the same for every remote does this mean, never mind it occurred to me that what I was about to ask was stupid question. I'll ask anyway, how does it keep one remote form opening other cars?

 

https://www.remotesremotes.com/Key-...tm?searching=Y&sort=5&cat=6191&show=30&page=1

 

I *think* what you're really doing is programming the truck to unlock when it hears that particular fob.