Keyless remote programming

[dracop]

Damn, THANK YOU bibbens , you just saved me $250. My remote died and when I replaced the battery, it did not want to pickup my car. Dealer wanted $250 for a new one plus programming fees... These instructions worked perfectly the second time; on my 97 ES300, the second set of lock/unlocks has to be done with the power lock. Now my remote is working like a remote with a new battery (good distance on it!) Aside from that, it worked like a charm; my hat is off to you my good sir!

[smitty21]

[quote=Nixsun79;504225]You can program it yourself. Here are the instructions:

1. Driver's door open and unlocked, all other doors closed and locked.
2. Insert YOUR key in ignition, DO NOT TURN, remove key.
3. Using the lock/unlock button ON THE DRIVERS DOOR, slowly press lock and unlock 5 times (count the lock 5 times and unlock 5 times).
4. Shut door.
5. Open door.
6. Using the lock/unlock button ON THE DRIVERS DOOR, slowly press lock and unlock 5 times (count the lock 5 times and unlock 5 times).
7. With the door open insert your key into the ignition, turn to on position (DON'T START), wait 5 seconds. Turn off and remove key.
8. Locks should cycle once (Car will lock and then unlock once). If they don't cycle or they cycle more than once, do steps 1-7 over.
9. Now using the remote, push lock button, hold for one second, release. The locks should cycle once. If not, start over and go slower.
10. Close the door. Open the door. Press the lock button on the remote. The locks should cycle. Close the door. Press the lock button on the remote, the doors should lock. Press again and the doors should unlock.

Congratulations - You are done![/QUOTE

I have tried several different version of instuctions for my rx300 and these are the only ones that actually worked

[MarcK]

I purchased a new remote but it would not work. I believe it was for the mid-97 and later cars. I had to get a new master key from the dealer. Does anyone know if the electronics in the masterkey can be repaired or replaced?
I have not had any luck so far trying to track this down.

[sirshawn]

I am very happy to say that these instructions worked on my 97 ES300....
Mann, I'm glad someone has the answer to all my problems. Now on to something more relaxing !!!

anyone!!!

Originally Posted by bibbens

Paries, try this slightly different programming method. The one described earlier in this thread didn't work for me either a few months ago, but this one did:



Sit in the driver's seat and lock all the doors.

Unlock and open the driver's door.

Insert the key into the ignition and remove it (don't turn it...just remove it).

Using the MANUAL lock switch on the driver's door, lock and unlock the door 5 times.

Close the door.

Open the door.

Lock and unlock the driver's door 5 times (I'm almost certain you use the MANUAL lock switch again, but if this sequence fails to work, try again with the power switch).

Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the "ON" position.

Remove the key.

The driver's door will now lock and unlock itself one time.

Press and hold the "LOCK" button on the key fob for at least 1 second.

Close the driver's door.

Open the driver's door.

Press and hold the "LOCK" button on the key fob for at least one second.

Close the driver's door.

Press and hold the "LOCK" button on the key fob. The door will lock.

Press and hold the "LOCK" button on the key fob again. The door will unlock.

You should be all set.



Subtle differences, but I remember having trouble initially programming a remote as well ('98). And I sympathize with the feeling like an idiot thing. My wife thought I was a loon. But this sequence worked. Honest. Good luck.

[Nobar King]

Hi this is my first post! I came here to find out how to turn on my key lock chirp. Is there a way to make the horn honk, too? The reason for doing this is that my neighbor across the street has one of these, too, and I want to be able to match him beep for beep. Last week we had a chat about our 'quiet and peaceful' neighborhood, and what could he do to stop his dog from barking at 630 when he leaves for work. Now he's started locking and unlocking his car all day long between trips to the car/house. I have never even locked my car here, but I think it's time to start. Thanks for the walkthru. I assume that repeating these steps turns off the chirp?
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worked great!

[rachel]

Originally Posted by Nixsun79

Dude, those are the same directions that I left up above... what is different?

looks like all doors locked on his & all but drivers on yours is the only difference. Now when doing the lock unlock 5 times is it lock lock lock lock lock, then unlock " " " " , or lock unlock lock ulock "" "" "" ? I have the remote that is on the key head.

[bz93es]

Dear All,

How does this apply to my 93 Es with an aftermarket alarm? (I think the previous owner or maybe the owner before put in an aftermarket alarm.) the remote I have been using is two buttons (one round, and one smaller like a grain shaped) to un/lock and arm/disarm the alarm. I think it is an Megatronix Mega MT-52.
Now, i'm not sure which alarm that this is working with.
But recently, dont know how it happened... i lost the chirp when using the remote un/lock doors. This happened after I was trying to fix my burnt needles when I disconnected my negative car battery terminal. But the whole system still works. ie. door lock and unlock without the chirp. lights would flash.
Then on monday (Aug.27) My remote died. Dont know what the heck happen.
I used the remote to unlock my car. (It responded with two flashes of the lights.) I also used the key to turn the driver's door lock once. (dont ask me why i did that). next thing I know is that the engine cutoff was activated. I can't start my car. I hear the usualy chim and then try to start, everything went dead.
This is getting to long of a story. Any one know what can I do to get it back??
So, I will try to use the instructions here to see if I can get my remote or at least the key fob to remotely lock/unlock doors.

[bz93es]

great instruction. I did it. the instruction worked for my 93 ES. Now I can use the key fob to un/lock my doors. (of course, i put in a fresh battery)

Could I somehow tripped the alarm and caused my stereo/ac unit not to function? It is completely out. can't turn on. only the clock works. nothing else works, LCD is off. buttons are out.
Any idea?

[BDSL]

Thanks! It works!

[INEEDANSC3]

Originally Posted by bibbens

Paries, try this slightly different programming method. The one described earlier in this thread didn't work for me either a few months ago, but this one did:



Sit in the driver's seat and lock all the doors.

Unlock and open the driver's door.

Insert the key into the ignition and remove it (don't turn it...just remove it).

Using the MANUAL lock switch on the driver's door, lock and unlock the door 5 times.

Close the door.

Open the door.

Lock and unlock the driver's door 5 times ( use the MANUAL lock switch again,).

Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to the "ON" position.

Remove the key.

The driver's door will now lock and unlock itself one time.

Press and hold the "LOCK" button on the key fob for at least 1 second.

Close the driver's door.

Open the driver's door.

Press and hold the "LOCK" button on the key fob for at least one second.

Close the driver's door.

Press and hold the "LOCK" button on the key fob. The door will lock.

Press and hold the "LOCK" button on the key fob again. The door will unlock.

You should be all set.

I know this is an old thread but just for info. sake i wanted to say that this method worked GREAT on my 97 SC300!!

[b_2]

This is my first post at the Lexus Forum, welcome.
Any ideas how to revive the spare remote key I have to my GS350?

The key is dead, the replacement of the battery did not help. It is not a blank key from ebay or something, it was delivered with the car.

It is not that comfortable when I can only use one key to get to my car...

Thank you.