r2m
Richard
I can't take credit for the procedure, it was from another post, but I thought it wouldn't hurt to have a another post or so for it to aid in search's when one needs it.
Dealership cant program keys due to weak door actuator??? (2 Viewers)
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rusty_tlc
Dain Bramaged Member
I did that last weekend. Kind of a PITA cycling the switch with one hand and the lock with the other but doable..
To be specific you need to cycle the locks to program the remote, you can program the rf chip without the lock sequencing. To program a master key so the security system recognizes it and allows the engine to start you use a sequence of turning the ignition on and off and pressing the brake and accelerator.
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Here is an issue I ran into last month that I thought I would share. 2003 LC had one key with no buttons when i purchased the truck. Using the post that R2M posted I determined from the security lights that the key was a Master. Cool so I ordered a key with fob cut to my VIN and decided to manually program it. I tried about 15 times to do this over 2 days in the driveway. I could never get it to work.. So I finally called a locksmith and he came by to check it out. He said that there is a limit to the number of Masters that the ecu can have in it he stated 5 those can only be cleared with a programmer. So he checked with his programmer and said it only had 3 total. He tried to program the key I bought with his programer no luck either. So at least I knew it wasn't me !!
So here was the problem... My key that was showing as a master was really a clone and while it acts as a master it will sometimes not let the ECU go into programming mode. He was able to get me two masters with programmed FOB's done for $120 which was great I thought because he spent about 4 hours in my driveway working on it. But when he was done the cloned key no longer worked and he could not get it to work again. Still opens the door manually so I have just kept it in case...
Just an FYI in case anyone else runs into this issue and you are in your truck for two hours trying to program your key with no luck!!
So here was the problem... My key that was showing as a master was really a clone and while it acts as a master it will sometimes not let the ECU go into programming mode. He was able to get me two masters with programmed FOB's done for $120 which was great I thought because he spent about 4 hours in my driveway working on it. But when he was done the cloned key no longer worked and he could not get it to work again. Still opens the door manually so I have just kept it in case...
Just an FYI in case anyone else runs into this issue and you are in your truck for two hours trying to program your key with no luck!!
r2m
Richard
Great deal on getting TWO masters for AND programed for $120 clams!
Can u elaborate or describe in detail by what you mean to "Manually Lock and Unlock" Please.
Look by your inner door handle. Use the manual lock/unlock to perform the lock/unlock sequence.
ElHefe
SILVER Star
This worked like a charm. Manually cycling just the driver door works perfectly.
Steps: Driver door open, unlocked. All other doors closed. Key in ignition and back out (do not turn). Manually cycle driver door lock five times. Close door. Open door. Manually cycle driver door lock five times. Key in, turn to ignition on (do not start), back out. Lock cycles, indicating programming mode. Press lock/unlock for one second. Lock for two seconds. Bingo.
Now the issue I am having:
Vehicle goes into programming mode. Press lock/unlock for one second + lock for two seconds. Locks cycle twice, suggesting the new-to-me key fob has been mated. Close driver door. Try unlocking doors from the fob. Nada. Try locking doors from fob. Nada. Exit vehicle. Try unlock, lock, and panic. Nada.
Brand new battery in an OEM key fob. Key is already cut and programmed to vehicle. Fob in a YotaMD case.
Ideas?
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Do you have techstream to verify how many keys are programmed into your ecu?
To me it looks like you may have maxed out your keys. But that's just a guess and not from experience.
This worked for me
7000ft
SILVER Star
Local Toyota dealer?
This thread was helpful to me. I just programmed two new keys today. $44 for Amazon for two blanks, $1 for Ace to cut them, instructions here. Done. Thanks to the OP and everyone that had input.I can't take credit for the procedure, it was from another post, but I thought it wouldn't hurt to have a another post or so for it to aid in search's when one needs it.
Now if I could just get the keyless entry to program…
kelly saad
Supporting Vendor
Yes, it was. They have changed employees and things have been better there since though. It was just poor communication on their part. I walked in there after 2 weeks of this nonsense, with my 1 year old daughter in a baby backpack. I stormed into the service bay yelling for the manager. Must have been hilarious to see me pissed off with a baby on my back
7000ft
SILVER Star
I only allow them to change my oil. I'll stop by sometime and tell you a story about their Master mechanic.Yes, it was. They have changed employees and things have been better there since though. It was just poor communication on their part. I walked in there after 2 weeks of this nonsense, with my 1 year old daughter in a baby backpack. I stormed into the service bay yelling for the manager. Must have been hilarious to see me pissed off with a baby on my back
ElHefe
SILVER Star
To circle back, my issue earlier was simple. I did not realize that the vehicle exits programming mode immediately if the key fob sequence is not exact. Quick simultaneous press. Then unlock. You get one shot or must restart.
where is this again???
