Keyless Entry Programming Instructions

[drock03]

I have 2 questions:

1- Are there any 2000 Solaras without keyless entry remotes? I purchased my car without them, but believe it came equipped with them.

2- Anyone have the programming instructions handy to share? I've gotten a variety of instructions on line but nothing has worked

[Nyyankees3511]

Most of the 2000 SLE came with keyless entry, you can go to the dealer to make sure.
Heres how to program it
http://solaraguy.org/viewtopic.php?t=19503
and one lock, unlock is 1 cycle so you have to do that 5 times thats a mistake i did. Good Luck.

[drock03]

Thanks! I'll give it a try...mine's an SE...wonder if that makes a difference with the factory keyless entry???

[Nyyankees3511]

You could possibly have it, dont buy a remote without going to the dealer they can make sure you have it.

[Solorange]

Buy your remote off ebay. I got one off ebay for like 15 bucks. It also came with programing instructions. I think they are the same at that old thread.

[drock03]

Still having a problem programming the keyless remotes for my car. Toyota faxed me the exact programming instructions, but still no luck. What confuses me is that I have the "Security" red light that flashes on the dash board above the tach needle which leads me to believe this car does have keyless entry. Is there such thing as having the security system but no keyless remote? Any help would be appreciated. This key in the door thing sucks!

[thejellyroll]

You know I realy didn't think that would work. But to save $45 per key to program I would have pat my head if he had it in the instructions. I had the key programed in 2 min tops. Thank you who ever posted the code. I'm very greatful.

[drock03]

This didn't work for me b/c apparently I didn't have the keyless feature...oh well, I had a remote starter installed and use the same remote now.....Anyway here are the instructions if anyone needs them.....Toyota ain't getting a dime from us!

TOYOTA KEYLESS ENTRY PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS

Highlander 01 - 03
Avalon 02 - 03
Camry 02 - 05
Celica 00 - 03
Corolla 03 - 04
Echo 00 - 03
Matrix 03
Prius 01 - 03
Rav4 01 - 03


1. Start with the following conditions: You are in the drivers seat.
a. Key is out of the ignition
b. Driver door is open (all other doors closed)
c. Driver door is unlocked (other doors don't matter)
2. Insert and remove the key from the ignition twice within 5 seconds.
3. Close and open the drivers door twice within 40 seconds.
4. Insert the key into the ignition and remove it.
5. Close and open the drivers door twice within 40 seconds.
6. Insert the key into the ignition.
7. Close the door
8. Turn the key in the ignition on and then off.
9. Remove the key from the ignition.
10. The power locks should automatically cycle once to indicate that you have successfully entered program mode.
11. Within 40 seconds of the entering program mode.
a. press both transmitter lock and unlock buttons SIMULTANEOUSLY for a duration of from 1 to 1.5 seconds.
b. within 3 seconds, press the transmitter lock button for more than 1 second and release.
c. If the transmitter has been sucessfully programmed, the power locks will automatically cycle once. If they cycle twice, the remote has not been accepted.
d. If multiple remotes are to be programmed, repeat steps A-C.
12. Open the driver's door.

Sequoia 01 - 03
Camry 00 - 01
4Runner 99 - 04
Sienna 99 - 03
Solara 99 - 05

1. Start with the following conditions: you are seated in the vehicle
a. Key is out of the ignition.
b. Drivers door is open, all other doors are closed.
c. Drivers door is unlocked.
2. Insert the key into the ignition (don't turn it) and pull it out.
3. Perform these steps within 40 seconds:
a. cycle the power locks 5 times, evenly spaced and relatively fast.
b. Close, then open the drivers door.
4. Perform these steps within 40 seconds:
a. cycle the power door locks 5 times. (Same as before)
b. Turn the ignition to on, then back to off.
c. Turn the ignition to on, then back to off.
d. Remove the key from the ignition.
5. Within 3 seconds, the power door locks should cycle (automatically) indicating successful entry into programming mode. Return to STEP 1 if the locks do not cycle at this point.
6. Perform these steps within 40 seconds:
a. Press the lock and unlock buttons on the transmitter simultaneously for 1 second.
b. Immediately after letting go of the lock and unlock buttons, press the lock button by itself and hold for 2 seconds. Within 3 seconds, the door locks should cycle once indicating successful programming. If the door locks don't cycle, or cycle twice, repeat steps 6a and 6b - this remote has not been accepted.
c. Repeat steps 6a and 6b for each transmitter that will operate this vehicle, including any old transmitters.
7. Close the driver door.

[silversurfer220]

Maybe I'm stupid, or maybe my car is, but I cant get my 04 Solara SLE to go into program mode. I have followed the directions to a T, and still no luck. The posted directions match the ones that came with my key fob that I bought off of ebay. What could I possibly be doing wrong, or is my car just being difficult? Thanks for any help.

[Nyyankees3511]

Maybe your doing the cylce wrong. Like you lock it then unlock it you might think thats two cycles but its not thats only 1 cycle so you have to do 1.lock, unlock, 2. lock, unlock, 3. lock, unlock, 4.lock unlock 5. lock, unlock.

[silversurfer220]

Maybe your doing the cylce wrong. Like you lock it then unlock it you might think thats two cycles but its not thats only 1 cycle so you have to do 1.lock, unlock, 2. lock, unlock, 3. lock, unlock, 4.lock unlock 5. lock, unlock.

I thought I was cycling it wrong too, but i did lock, unlock as 1 cycle- did it 5 times. Maybe i'll try the other directions and see if they work.

[silversurfer220]

Just a note to everyone- in order to program a key fob for a 2004+ solara, you have to use the first set of directions- the ones that dont list the solara. I tried it and it worked right away.

[dannynoarms]

I tried the remote program instructions for my '99 Solara, and it seemed to enter program mode, but the door locks cycled twice instead of once. It didn't accept the new remote either. Has anyone else run into this issue?

[sillygrrrl]

is there anyway a person can work around not having the master key to program a remote? the shady donkey used car dealer i bought my car from didn't tell me the key he gave me was a valet key .. & i dont want to pay a grand for a new computer & master key. i talked to the dealer about their incompetence and the best they were gonna do for me was to cut me a key that fit the trunk & glove for convinience sake. they weren't tryina help me get a master key @ all. grrr.

[MCOjerry]

is there anyway a person can work around not having the master key to program a remote? the shady donkey used car dealer i bought my car from didn't tell me the key he gave me was a valet key .. & i dont want to pay a grand for a new computer & master key. i talked to the dealer about their incompetence and the best they were gonna do for me was to cut me a key that fit the trunk & glove for convinience sake. they weren't tryina help me get a master key @ all. grrr.

I don't know the answer to your question, but report the dealer to the better business bureau. At least others will be warned.

Maybe if you tell them you are going to do it, they break down and give you a ky.