How To Program A Toyota 4Runner Remote Key Fob 2003 - 2009 DIY Tutorial

An easy to follow video tutorial on how to program a remote key fob for a 2003 - 2009 Toyota 4Runner.

1. Start with the key out of the ignition, drivers door is open all others closed and drivers door is unlocked.

2. Perform these steps within 5 seconds.
A. Insert the key into the ignition(Do NOT Turn) Pull key out.
B. Insert the key into the ignition(Do NOT Turn) Pull key out.

3. Perform these steps within 40 seconds.
A. Close then open the drivers door.
B. Close then open the drivers door.
C. Insert the key into the ignition(Do NOT Turn) Pull key out.

4. Perform these steps within 40 seconds.
A. Close then open the drivers door.
B. Close then open the drivers door.
C. Insert the key into ignition and leave it in ignition.
D. Close the drivers door.
E. Turn the ignition to ON (Do NOT Start) then back to OFF.
F. Remove the key from the ignition.

5. Within 3 seconds, the power door locks should lock then unlock 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 the lock and unlock buttons on the remote key fob clicker simultaneously for 1.5 seconds.
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 lock and then unlock once indicating successful programming. If the door locks cycle twice, repeat steps A and B in step 6 as the remote key fob was not accepted.
C. Repeat steps A and B in step 6 for each new remote fob clickers.

7. Open drivers door.

This programming procedure will program a remote key fob clicker on the following years of Toyota 4 Runner: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.

[russmeyer]

For all those people where this didn't work, like me, try this. Follow all the instructions on this video, but after the last step of holding the lock and unlock for 1.5 seconds, then hold the lock for 2 seconds. That solved my problem. It worked on my 07 4Runner

[jhonbravo]

Finally the right video for a 2004 4runner

[ryanmartin]

Just purchased a 2004 4Runner with no key fob just the key, bought two and paired them right away with the help of your video, thank you for a quick easy and simple tutorial

[SirLoinz]

Did this for 2 remotes on my 2004 4runner and it worked perfectly. Did the steps and then programmed both remotes and then exited the programming mode and they both work. Thank you so much, saved me a few 💯 from a dealer 😊

[jonathangonb]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. Your instructions actually worked compared from the video that was showed from the company’s website that I purchased my key fob from! Worked perfectly on 2007 4Runner SR5, greatly appreciated.

[cvilleda]

Your video was the easiest ever, was able to program 2 remotes on first try. Thank you

[limited]

This video is better than the instructions that came with the remote. Thanks !

[Food-is_Life]

Straight to the point. Thanks a lot bro.

[TheYosh]

Clear and concise, perfect tutorial vid!

[erikbalanza]

Thanks for the quick simple instructions

[holeshotmafia]

Quick and easy instructional video. A++

[jorgemejia]

Thanks so much. God bless man and your family.

[hedge]

Worked great! Thank you for making this video!

[ZNPRGNG]

Thankyou so much Brother, this worked on my 2009 4Runner sr5 I missed a step my first time so I turned on the ignition and turned back off restarted the process and it worked very easy ! It Seemed too easy actually but works very well 😅👍🏽

[steveshun]

Thank you so much! It works for my new remote for 2005 4 runner

[everythingjay]

I did it and it worked but the key fob only opens the driver door how do I fix that?

[allans]

Freaking awesome it worked on my 04 4runner thank you

[DBMza]

Thanks dude works as charm for a 2004 4runner

[kalikels]

Thank you you're awesome awesome sir

[NiePiece]

Thanks bud you saved me from going to the dealership to spend 150 for programming