do you have a link to your build?

my remote works to lock the doors but not to unlock them. anyone else have this issue before?

in the process of reconstructing a trashed 3rd gen and adding some remotes that didn't come with it are on my list. been trying to get in to programming mode on and off for about 6 weeks. I guess the forum motto is just keep trying. it should work eventually.

It worked for me when I helped the lock on the second round of cycling the locks. I just helped it up and down and it worked. I was so surprised that I couldn’t find the actual fob.

not sure what else to do,
tried it faster, tried it slower, tried assisting the locks manually, tried the locks manually without the switch,
this is starting to sound like a bad date.
think I tried 2 or 3 other programming modes from other searches that also say they are for 00 4runner, that didn't work either.
might try the 5 key switches that is supposed to wipe out all remotes. maybe it wont go to program if program mode is already full?

Danger Mouse

I tried numerous different methods (helping the locks, number of ignition key switch turns, etc.), and the ONLY thing that worked for me was to USE THE KEY IN THE DOOR to cycle the locks counting one-one-thousand, two-one-thousand....10-one-thousand, each turn of the key (5 cycles).

I did the 5 ignition key turns to clear out all the codes and removed the key and the locks FINALLY responded! I closed the door, and then started over, again using the key in the door to cycle locks, and did TWO ignition key cycles removed the key, and the locks responded, and then I was able to program two remotes as the instructions state, and then I closed the door. ALL WAS GOOD!

Hope this makes sense, and for anyone struggling with this, I would highly recommend USING THE KEY IN THE DOOR TO CYCLE LOCKS!

Lee
2000 4Runner Limited
2000 UZJ100
2004 LX470

I tried the programming setup my keyless. The problem I'm having is when I do the 5x unlock/lock sequence the latch on all the doors stays in the lock position at 3x. I never realized it did this till I tried to program my keyless. Any suggestions on what could be causing this? Could it be the actuators?

2000 4runner limited

It's not uncommon for people to have that problem. Just manually aid the locks when you are cycling them and you should be able to get it to work.

Your advice worked!! Also, the instructions said to make sure all remaining doors are closed when trying to program. What it didn't say to also locked the doors too. Once I did that, I was able to program my keyless. Guess it's doesn't matter to some to have the doors unlocked or locked, but it did with my.

Just here to give a thumbs up to the advice to use your key for the lock/unlock cycles... Worked like a charm!

It’s there away to program this keyless entry for the dome lights or inside lights to come on when unlocking?

Hi all - I have read through all the threads about weak door locks, manually aiding the locks, using the key, etc, but can't get programming mode to work, or possibly the lock motors are so bad I can't tell if it is even in programming mode as the power cycle on the driver door fails after the 2nd cycle.

Where is the wireless receiver in the car? is there a way to test that?

And how about rebuilding / replacing the door actuators?

Just picked this one up used so no history of the key fob working

Thank you!

Door Lock Motor Replacement Door lock actuator replacement

I don't want to create a new thread so I'll ask this question here for those with working fobs: Is it by design that the remote lock/unlock will not work beyond approx 10 feet? New fob battery installed. Never had a vehicle with range this limited......thanks!

Yea mine doesn't have that much range either. Have to double click that shit so much to unlock lmao. Even with new battery same thing. I did notice I have to change the fob battery every 2 years ish