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Old 03-02-2017, 11:59 AM #1
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DIY: Transponder Key Programming Toyota 4th Gen 4Runner

I lost one of my original transponder keys and didn’t feel like paying the dealer to get a new one (let alone the programming fee). Anyways, stumbled on a Toyota Sienna post about getting a transponder key and programming it yourself (caveat--you need to have the original master key).

Anyways, I thought I would do the same for the 4Runner. I did the following:

1. Bought a new blank Toyota transponder from eBay (about $12, it has a dot near base the of key shaft; see picture). Although advertised as an “OEM Toyota key”, it appears to be a Chinese clone (different metal color). Toyota part number: 89785-60160
2. Have it cut by your local locksmith ($5). Of note, my locksmith did chuckle at me and mentioned that he would be available to program the key for $50 as he wasn’t aware of any method of key programming without the proper computers.

Programming Instructions

1. Sit in your car with all doors closed (and doors unlocked)
2. Insert/remove your original master key to ignition 4 times (do not turn key)
3. Insert master key and leave it in the ignition
4. Open and close driver side door 6 times. Leave driver’s door closed on 6th cycle
5. Remove master key from key cylinder
6. Insert your new cut transponder key and turn to ON. The red immobilizer light (just above your climate control LCD info panel) will slowly blink. Once the immobilizer light stays off (about 60-80 seconds), you can remove the new key
7. Insert original master key and turn key to ON, then OFF to finish programming cycle
8. Try your new transponder key to start up the car.

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Old 06-21-2019, 10:36 AM #2
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Anyone else tried this? I would but I just bought my 4th Gen ('06 Sport) and it only came with the gray valet key.
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I did it a few years ago when I bought my '06. Worked great.
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Did this without issue when we got our 4Runner last December. Picked up a couple key blanks, had them cut for free at Home Depot, and programmed them in. Also picked up a couple key fobs and programmed them, too.

It's good to have more than one set of keys.
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I've done this with some Chinese knockoff "Toyota" Volkswagen spring assist keys. Works perfectly.

To the user with a "valet" key I'm not sure the ecu recognizes any keys as different from each other. You should try to do the memory wipe.

The ecu only stores about five master keys, so if there are too many already programmed you'll have to delete them and reprogram all except for the one you used to wipe the memory with.

YouTube

This video is excellent if you think you've done something wrong
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i'm not clear about programing instruction. can anyone of you share with me details.
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i'm not clear about programing instruction. can anyone of you share with me details.
I posted a link to the video in the comment above.

For whatever reason this site picks random phrases and turns them into hyperlinks. It apparently also does this with YouTube links.

Go to my comment right above you're and click the underlined, bold word "YouTube"
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Memory Wipe?

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I've done this with some Chinese knockoff "Toyota" Volkswagen spring assist keys. Works perfectly.

To the user with a "valet" key I'm not sure the ecu recognizes any keys as different from each other. You should try to do the memory wipe.

The ecu only stores about five master keys, so if there are too many already programmed you'll have to delete them and reprogram all except for the one you used to wipe the memory with.

YouTube

This video is excellent if you think you've done something wrong

could you give information on how to do the memory wipe?

thanks
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I was able to program this key for remote entry and transponder on my 03

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I was able to program this key for remote entry and transponder on my 03

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does the trunk button actually open the trunk or the rear window?
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does the trunk button actually open the trunk or the rear window?
I'll check and get back to you. I haven't tried yet.

Edit: the button opens the rear window.

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