Cant get into Programming Mode (keyless entry)

Ive tried everything so far and nothing seems to work. Repeated the steps to programming multiple times and even plugged out the module and back in again. Could it be a particular fuse thats not letting it go into programming mode? Im out of options it seems like before taking it to the dealer

 

Here is a picture of the receiver (unplugged). I cannot get into programming mode either. Still after unplugging and plugging in I still cannot get into programming mode!

 

Anything work? I'm in the same boat

 

I just finished unplugging and plugging back in my little white box and I finally got it working after about 2 weeks of messing with trying to program my key fob! I found that it's not enough to follow the procedure correctly but you also have to time every step right too.

I followed this guy step for step and second for second and it worked the first try.
https://youtu.be/_ZOwhaqcQkY

 

Hello Tacoma World, I just joined and have the same issue as everyone here. After finding the plug in the glove box, I'm still unable to get into programming mode. I have an issue with my ignition lock cylinder. The inner mechanism is so worn out that I can pull out the key while its turned to the "ON" position and the engine is running. Could this be the reason why I can't get the vehicle into programming mode?

 

Ok, lots of great tips here!

I tried all the tricks here. Even unplugged the unit above the glove box. Still didn’t get into programming mode, UNTIL I did the following.

My Tacoma is a 2006, so the key is pretty worn out. My key had some slop in the ignition. I had actually hold the key UP while I inserted it. I would wait each time until the door chime would “ding” twice, then take the key in and out as per the process. Then it finally worked!

So if you’re having a hard time getting into programming mode, try holding your key “up” while it goes in and out, and when you keep it in and close the door.

Cheers!!

 

I did all this and it still did not work. tried it many many times. Then I removed the negative and positive battery wires from the battery, waited 5 minutes and the re connected it. Then I unplugged wire from box behind glove compartment and plugged it back in. then I followed the programming instructions and it finally worked this time. If your like me and cant get it into programming mode try this. it fixed mine.

 

In my ‘11 DCLB I found I had to lock all doors other than the driver’s door for the chicken dance to work.

 

this is what it took for Me. Tried switching what key blade I was using and it worked. Also had to do the first step very very quickly.

 

Curious if anyone knows the location of this on a 3rd gen. Had a kill switch thing installed and suddenly my doors don’t work. Unplugged everything but I think it needs to be reprogrammed. Any help would be great.

 

Did you try and blank out the programmed FOBs first using Rewrite Mode and then Add Mode.

Use this guide to program the new FOB:

Here are the complete process for programming the remote FOBS. You may want to clear everything and reprogram the truck to receive the FOBs you have. Note: The info in RED for other models.

Try this. There are 4 modes. You should use Rewrite Mode to start over and only program the remotes you want to use.

There are four different programming commands when setting up or verifying your remote transmitter, they are:

1. Add mode, used to add a remote to your car that is not currently registered.
2. Rewrite mode, used to erase all previously registered remotes and allow you to begin again the programming process.
3. Confirmation mode, used to verify the number of remotes that are already programmed in your car.
4. Prohibit mode, to prohibit all remotes from operating the door locks.

https://www.carandtruckremotes.com/...eplacement-keyless-entry-control-remotes.html

Procedure To Program Toyota Wireless Remote Transmitters:

Begin with: The driver's door open and unlocked. Key out of the ignition.

1. Insert and remove the key from the ignition switch 2 times within 5 seconds.

NOTE: Steps 2 and 3 should be performed within 40 seconds.

2. Close and open driver's door TWICE.

3. Insert the key into the ignition and remove it.

NOTE: Steps 4 - 6 should be performed within 40 seconds.

4. Close and open the driver's door twice.

5. Insert the key into the ignition.

6. Close the door.

NOTE: Steps 5 and 6 should be reversed for the following models ONLY (close door first, then insert key into ignition):

2000 - 2005 Celica

2001 - 2003 Prius

2001 - 2005 ECHO

2001 - 2005 RAV4

2003 - 2004 Avalon

7. Turn the ignition switch from "Lock" to "On" and back to "Lock" at about 1 second intervals to select the desired mode:

1 time for ADD mode.

2 times for REWRITE mode.

3 times for CONFIRMATION mode.

5 times for PROHIBITION mode.

8. Remove the key from the ignition.

9. To confirm your mode selection, the power locks will now cycle "lock" to "unlock" a number of times corresponding to your key cycles in step 7.

NOTE: If Confirmation or Prohibition modes have been selected, opening the door will complete the procedure.

10. For Add or Rewrite modes do the following within 40 seconds of Door

Procedure Lock confirmation:

A. Press both car transmitter Lock and Unlock buttons simultaneously between 1 and 1.5 seconds and release.

B. Within 3 seconds of step A, press the transmitter Lock button for more than 1 second and release.

If the keyless entry remote transmitter has been successfully programmed, the power locks will cycle "lock" to "unlock" once at this time.

If there are problems with the remote transmitter or the procedure up to this point, the locks will cycle twice. If this occurs, verify that you have received the correct transmitter, and then repeat the above procedure.

C. If multiple remotes are to be reprogrammed, repeat steps A and B.

11. Open the driver's door to conclude programming mode.

 

yeah I’ve tried the add and rewrite ones and my transponder never locks and unlocks. It’s as though it’s not going into program mode. I’ve followed videos online and did it in sync with the video and my doors never lock and I lock indicating they’ve been rewritten

 

The little lock icon on the center console is flashing as well. Don’t recall that flashing before