Man, I tried this on my 2000 SR5 multiple times and it wouldn't work. I bought the car with 1 remote with a dead battery. I replaced the battery and it actually locked and unlocked the doors a couple times, and opened the rear window, but then it quite working. It was after this that I tried the programming instructions to no avail.

TSand, the different number of times you turn the ignition is supposed to enter the car into different modes, only one of which is rewrite (Programming) mode. I don't remember the details, but google it and you should be able to find it.

Anyone got any tips for me? I know I was completing each cycle in less than 40s. Is there some special rhythm I should follow? Do I need to wait between numbered steps, or just plow through the whole thing?

Thanks, I am really tired of turning around and walking back to the car to lock it.

All I have is the Valet key - does the key used for programming the remote (step 2) have to be the master?

Not that I know of. I have two valet keys and it worked for me.

after hours of tryin, a trip to walmart to buy a new battery I finally got my remote to work.

I was able to get the lock and unlock sequence down right, got the confirmation but couldnt get the damm remote to work.

I was ready to email the ebay seller for selling me a broken remote....

So after alot of trial and error. I took the remote apart again and it looked like the battery wasnt sitting in there right, what i did is I folded up some paper into a 1/4 x 1/4 size square, and placed it between the battery and the rear cover.

And that did the trick ! go figure !

DESPERATE!

Hi I have a 1999 Runner SR5 with the VIP RS3000 facory installed alarm. I purchased the HYQ1512Y alarm remote from Ebay and I am tryign to program.

I have followed the instructions that came with it and the one posted on this board. I can get into the programming mode, but I cannot add the remote. I keep getting the locks to cycle twice(unsuccessful) instead of once (successful) when I hold either the lock or unlock button for 2 seconds.

When I insert the key into the ignition, do I have to turn the key once, twice, three times, or ultimately 5 times? I am getting frustrated?!?!?!

Thanks in advance to all.

JS

I did mine last night on my '00. Followed the insrtructions step by step and worked no problem. Turned key twice.

So do u press the lock/unlock buttons as the locks are cycling or after?

After.... it took me a few tries to get it right. And one of my remotes needs a new battery so it was a no go.

"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 BOTH 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 ( LOCK then
UNLOCK) 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.

So i tried using the 5 lock/unlock version of programming my remotes different ways......with doors open and doors closed. Before I was able to get into the programming mode,with the locks cycling 3 times to let me know I am in. BUT NOW IT WON'T.

I've also noticed that my power locks are out of whack! Sometimes they react to the lock/unlock buttons, sometimes they don't. Also I have noticed that when i try getting into the programming mode, the driver's side lock will not go up or down during the 2nd round of locking and unlocking.

Reading a prior post on here, is my driver side lock actuators shot? Or did I screw up some programming sequence. Anyway of resetting things (like unhooking the battery)??

HELP!!! Anyway I can get back at least into the programming mode???

Thanks,

JS
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I just picked up a 2001 SRD Sport without a key fob. I called Toyota to confirm it did come with the factory keyless entry. The parts man told me the FCC ID on the fob was HYQ12BBX. This seems odd to me because most of you guys all report using the 1512Y or 12BAN fob for the 97-2002's. The 12BBX is used on the 07-08 FJ's and 04+ 4Runners from what I can tell on ebay.

Does anyone else's 97-2002 use this 12BBX fob? They are much cheaper on ebay and I want to confirm this is the right one before buying one.

Ok so I was able to get one to program the other day. Thought the battery was dead in the new one I got off ebay. Went to O'reily and they have a RF remote that tests the battery. Sure enough dead. Changed both remote bateries since they come in pairs.

The good one I got with the car still works. The ebay one... followed all the programming steps but can't get it to take. Everytime I hit both the lock and unlock buttons and then press and hold the lock button it just cycles twice. (vs. once). It's weird.

Hmmm.... has all the exact same markings on the back of the remote.

My remote isn't here yet but I tried the instructions to see if I could at least get into the programming mode. No dice. My actuator on the drivers door does slow down a little after slamming the locks back and forth but I even tried manually pulling it up while pressing the button and I still didn't get the locks to auto-cycle. This is frustrating...

I tried manually helping the lock go up and down again last night and it finally worked. I was able to get into the programming mode. Any of you guys who are having trouble getting into programming should try this. Can't wait for my fob to get here today or tomorrow!

Free Keyless Remote Fob Entry programming instructions, procedures for all automotive vehicles

I did not compare the various instructions, but found this site as I was looking at some other stuff.

Just programed my 2000 SR5 with factory alarm using the sequence posted by OP and FCC ID: HYQ1512Y. I had to manually aid my locks because the actuators are nearly fried like several other's have. The site that Airgonzo posted is extra informative, referring to the On/Off cycling: 1 time is for original key fobs, 2 times is for new fob, and 5 times to clear all previous codes. It also helps with your Lock/Unlock timing saying to press once ever second: Lock one thousand, unluck one thousand, and so on. When I closed my door the last time my alarm went off. The remote didnt seem to respond at that point so I used my key to turn it off "unlock" and tested the remote's functions after and all seems to work normally. Super excited to have a remote now, one I got for free none the less.