How to Program a 1999 Toyota Avalon Remote Key

Remote entry systems are a standard feature with many new cars sold today. The convenience of a remote key is sometimes not appreciated until faced without one. A replacement remote can be obtained if the remote is lost, and batteries may need to be replaced on a remote--in both instances reprogramming is necessary. Reprogramming a Toyota Avalon device is simple task that any car owner can do. The sequence of steps must be performed consecutively and should not take more than 45 seconds to complete.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

things you'll need:

• Remote key

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1. • 1

     Enter and sit in the driver's seat, keeping the driver's door open and unlocked. Insert the key in the ignition then remove without turning.

   • 2

     Lock and unlock the doors using the master switch on the driver's door. Repeat this until you've completed five lock/unlock cycles. This step must be completed in 10 seconds.

   • 3

     Close, then open the driver's door and repeat Step 2.

   • 4

     Insert the key into the ignition and turn to the "On" position. Do this two times without starting the car, then remove the key from the ignition. Within three seconds, the power door locks should cycle automatically, indicating successful entry into programming mode. Return to Step 1 if the locks do not cycle at this point.

   • 5

     Press the lock and unlock buttons on the remote simultaneously for 1 second.

   • 6

     Press the lock button by itself and hold for 2 seconds immediately after completing Step 5. The door locks should cycle once, indicating successful programming. If the door locks don't cycle, or cycle twice, repeat Steps 5 and 6.