4Runner Homelink Garage Opener

Since its been asked for and most of the instructions on this forum are incomplete or hard to undertand at best I'm going to post them here.

HomeLink Programming Instructions:

1) To begin, press and hold the 2 outer HomeLink buttons (to clear the memory) until the indicator light blinks slowly (after 20 seconds). Release both buttons.

2) Position the end of the hand-held transmitter 1-3 inches away from the HomeLink surface.

3) Using both hands, simultaneously press and hold both the HomeLink button ayou want to program and the hand-held transmitter button.

DO NOT release the buttons until step 4 has been completed.

4) Hold down both buttons until the indicator light on the HomeLink flashes, changing from a "slow blink" to a "rapidly flashing blink". This could take up to 90-seconds. When the indicator light flashes rapidly, both buttons may be released. The rapidly flashing light indicates successful programming. To activate the garage door or other programmed device, press and hold the programmed HomeLink button - releasing when the device begins to activate.

5) If the indicator light on the HomeLink blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns solid, HomeLink has picked up a "rolling code" garage door opener signal. You will need to proceed with the next steps to train the HomeLink to complete the programming which may require a ladder and another person for convenience.

6) Press and release the "smart" or "learn" program button located on the garage door opener's motor to activate the "training mode". This button is usually located near the antenna wire that hangs down from the motor. If the wire originates from under a light lens, you will need to remove the lens to access the program button.

You have 30 seconds to complete the next step.

7) Quickly within 30 seconds of pressing and releasing the garage door opener program button, firmly press and release HomeLink button you've just programmed. Press and release the HomeLink button up to three times to complete the training.

8) Your HomeLink button should now be programmed. (To program the remaining HomeLink buttons for addditional door or gate openers, follow steps 2-8 only.)
 
Old thread but new info...I've been considering this mod but could only find the gray overhead console w/sunroof switch for around $100. A new member, Fafafooey, posted about lower OEM parts prices at Boch Toyota South (they're outside Boston) and they have the part needed for $87.

Just passing on the info in case anyone else is considering this mod.
 
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Old thread but new info...I've been considering this mod but could only find the gray overhead console w/sunroof switch for around $100. A new member, Fafafooey, posted about lower OEM parts prices at Boch Toyota South (they're outside Boston) and they have the part needed for $87.

Just passing on the info in case anyone else is considering this mod.

Got mine at a junkyard for twenty bucks. Looks new. check car-part.com.
 
You can also pull this same part, in slightly lighter gray or tan color, from the same year Camry's and possibly an Avalon. I got mine from a junkyard camry with homelink and sunroof controls for about $10. You can also pull a nice compass/auto dimming mirror to do at the same time for about $6 from a junkyard.

I also have a spare overhead console in gray (from a 4th gen) with sunroof controls that I'll let go real cheap if someone wants to try cutting and retrofitting a homelink into a stock console. $20 + shipping from 60089.
 
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