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Transponder Key Programming - 4th Gen (2003-2006)
All I could find using the search was:
Add Duplicate Key:
1. Simultaneously depress and release brake and accelerator pedals 1 time.
2. Insert existing master key into ignition. Do not turn the key from the OFF (LOCK) position.
3. Within 15 seconds of inserting the key, depress and release the accelerator pedal five times.
4. Within 20 seconds of completing the above step, depress and release the brake pedal six times and
remove the key.
5. Within 10 seconds, insert the new key into the ignition.
6. Within 10 seconds, depress and release the accelerator pedal one time.
7. After 80 seconds the new key is registered and the security light will go off.
8. Remove new key and depress and release the brake pedal 1 time.
and it is NOT working.
How do one go about getting one of these chipped key programmed. Replacement key is Genuine Toyota key and is already cut to open doors. Just needs transponder programming.
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As far as I know, only the Dealer can program the transponder keys for your 4Runners. When you go, bring your other keys as they may need to reprogram those to make sure they all work. After the work is done, verify the keys can each start your truck.
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sharp4runer is correct as far as I know. The Toyota repair manuals (2003 version) only list a procedure that requires a Toyota hand-held scanner tool.
oua, where did you find the reference to the procedure you mention? Perhaps it's for a different vehicle.
IIRC, you will need to go to your dealer with one master (black body) key that already starts your 4Runner and not the valet (gray body) key.
It's a process that only takes a few minutes but some dealers insist on charging for a minimum labor unit (1/2 hour?) and $50 or so. All-in-all, it seems like you can figure about $100 to get a new chip-enabled key and have it installed.
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Originally posted by MicaBlue03
sharp4runer is correct as far as I know. The Toyota repair manuals (2003 version) only list a procedure that requires a Toyota hand-held scanner tool.
oua, where did you find the reference to the procedure you mention? Perhaps it's for a different vehicle.
IIRC, you will need to go to your dealer with one master (black body) key that already starts your 4Runner and not the valet (gray body) key.
It's a process that only takes a few minutes but some dealers insist on charging for a minimum labor unit (1/2 hour?) and $50 or so. All-in-all, it seems like you can figure about $100 to get a new chip-enabled key and have it installed.
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That looks like a procedure often quoted, but as far as I know is only for the pre-'03 models. When I had to add a forth key to my system, the dealer did it in about 20 min. And it took that long because it was the first one they had ever done.
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Quote:
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sharp4runer is correct as far as I know. The Toyota repair manuals (2003 version) only list a procedure that requires a Toyota hand-held scanner tool.
oua, where did you find the reference to the procedure you mention? Perhaps it's for a different vehicle.
IIRC, you will need to go to your dealer with one master (black body) key that already starts your 4Runner and not the valet (gray body) key.
It's a process that only takes a few minutes but some dealers insist on charging for a minimum labor unit (1/2 hour?) and $50 or so. All-in-all, it seems like you can figure about $100 to get a new chip-enabled key and have it installed.
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The key is quite expensive, around $70 or so. I had a spare programmed while having other work done so the dealership did not charge extra for the programming. Just a thought that could save you a few bucks.
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If that is the case and 4th Gen 4Runner require Dealer Programming.
I will make an appointment to the dealer. Time to fork out some $$$.
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3rd party sources of keys
oua, I found a couple of online sources for chip-enabled key blanks (the real Toyota part, AFIK) that were bundled with a local key-cutting service. Price was reasonable (under $50) and perhaps this is how you've arrived where you are. However the research I did at the time indicated you would still need to pay somebody to get your 4Runner programmed to recognize them.
In the end I didn't actually go through with it and order a key.
So for those who haven't already bought a key and had it cut perhaps there is not much of a cost benefit to doing it at a place other than your dealer. It probably depends on the dealer and how much money they've decided they should make from this service (selling/cutting keys and programming the 4Runner to recognize them). If it's practical you might check in with more than one dealer for price quotes. And let us know what you find!
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Re: Transponder Key Programming - 4th Gen (2003-2006)
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How do one go about getting one of these chipped key programmed. Replacement key is Genuine Toyota key and is already cut to open doors. Just needs transponder programming. [/B]
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Lost another set of key again.
Since then and now has anyone figure how to DIY program these chip key?
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Re: Re: Transponder Key Programming - 4th Gen (2003-2006)
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Lost another set of key again.
Since then and now has anyone figure how to DIY program these chip key?
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There isn't a DIY procedure, you HAVE to have the scan tool in order to program it, there's no way around it.
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Gave one of my past sale buddies at toyota a call. Went to the part department. Purchase & cut a new key for $38.41 otd. Gave my buddy $20. He took my 1 master key and 2 new key and the 4runner to one of his buddy. (a mechanic at the same dealership)
Before I could get me a snack and soda. Less than 10 minuite - He was back and both keys were programed.
It is amazing - what dealer charges for programming these keys. Poor mechanic only make $2 while dealer pockets the rest.
I made sure the person who did the work got my full $20. (I am sure my buddy and his mechanic buddy split it)
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If you are wondering? I only bought 1 key but had 2 key programmed - well because the first key that I purchased in Aug since the birth of this thread - never got programmed. At that time I had a master and a valet so I was in no rush. Since I lost the valet recently. I had to get a spare key asap. Didn't want to take the chance of losing the last master key.
Now I have 3 master key.
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Back from the dead...
My wife lost her set of keys this past week. With a two year old boy (that loves keys), I figured I would tear the house apart just to see if he was hiding them anywhere. No such luck.
My question is this...
Could a master key be left hidden in the car somewhere (maybe under the dash somewhere?) while using a standard cut key to open, start or run the car?
I think what it comes down to is that I don't want to pay the dealer to program a new key.
Any thoughts?
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I'm all for thiriftiness and I do all my own work whenever possible, so I get where people are coming from. However, you bought a $20k - $30k truck, can you honestly not just suck it up pay a dealer the $40 - $50 they ask, and be happy with your correctly programmed new spare keys? That's what I'd probably do if I were in that situation.
Just saying, sometimes the time wasted researching ways around a semi-ridiculous $40 programming fee could be spent better doing more important things in life -- at least you can still buy the keys themselves cheap online instead of paying the dealer an exorbitant price for that, too!
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I'm all for thiriftiness and I do all my own work whenever possible, so I get where people are coming from. However, you bought a $20k - $30k truck, can you honestly not just suck it up pay a dealer the $40 - $50 they ask, and be happy with your correctly programmed new spare keys?
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I could but that isn't the point. For $20K - $30K spent on a vehicle, the dealership should program it for free. Plus, if it worked, that's $40 - $50 I don't have to shell out if it ever happens again.
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at least you can still buy the keys themselves cheap online instead of paying the dealer an exorbitant price for that, too!
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Keys are in the $10-15 range.
Fobs (which I'll need to get as well) are anywhere from $40-80.
The Fobs can be programmed by myself but the key will need a dealership to set up (another $40 - $50)...putting me at least in the $90 dollar range.
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I've seriously considered getting normal Toyota keys cut. Then I would cut off the metal part of the key and permanently mount the transponder head inside the plastic housing near the ignition. As far as I can tell (but I've never tested it), that should probably be close enough to deactivate the anti-theft system.
Downsides? None that I can really think of. These days anybody who is going to try and steal the car already knows it has a transponder and will be prepared to circumvent that system. If they happen to find the transponder head when they bust up the plastic around the ignition, it won't have the metal portion that would allow the car to start. Maybe an issue with the insurance company if the car was stolen but I doubt it would ever come up.
Upsides? Get keys cut anywhere for next to nothing. Keep spares around including one hidden someplace for emergencies.
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