LX470 2001 - Remote Programing

[LWA55DAL]

And another question - just picked up a couple new keys, 2 valet and 1 with the remote. I just programmed the keys with TechStream and it worked flawlessly but I cant find a way to get the remote programmed on the key? I googled it and have tried the YouTube video and no luck. Many years ago I did this in a Tacoma and the process included opening the doors, locking and unlocking, etc but I can’t find the instructions.

I have tried every option in TechStream and I can’t find it or the “one click” unlock so I know there has to be a process as I know I did it on a Tacoma.

Yes - the options show up in TechStream but once you get into “Door Locks” there are no options. In fact - the only “customize” feature that has NA option is the tilt/telescope and that worked great.

Any help would be appreciated!

 

[Das Shtig]

Bump, I need help with this

 

[shevy77]

Second half of this video showed method that worked on my ‘06 LC.



It is showing Lexus ES300.

 

[Das Shtig]

Crap—so I for sure need techstream? No non-techstream method?

 

[Pyrenees]

There is some info in the FAQ for programming keys but not sure if it applies to the remote part. Anyway, subscribed.

 

[Das Shtig]

FAQ advice not proving fruitful

 

[shevy77]

Crap—so I for sure need techstream? No non-techstream method?

Did you look at the video starting at 3:40? The remote function does not require Techstream at least on my ‘06.

 

[Das Shtig]

Did you look at the video starting at 3:40? The remote function does not require Techstream at least on my ‘06.

Sorry, apparently I’m a little slow. Ok—techstream not needed. Still, that method did not work for me (locks never cycled on their own, same problem as in other methods). Is there a method like yours to delete stored keys first? Maybe I’ve maxed out the number of keys in the system?

 

[Das Shtig]

Here is the answer.

 

[loeky]

Big Thank You. I got my keys cut and chip programmed. The locksmith stumbled on not being able to program the remote - you guys saved the day.

Now i've got back up keys for easily less than half the cost at the dealer.

 

[Das Shtig]

Less than half? New key from (well, this is for my LX) dealer is $200. Programming, if you have a key, is $77.88. If you don’t have any keys (if you lost your one and only key) — it’s a staggering $344.99. Not including the key.

So buying one of these ebay keys and programming yourself potentially saves you between $249.85-$516.96, for the low low upfront price of $28.03/key. So like 5-10% of the price.