So Im programming this remote right?
So anyways, I have a question. Yesterday, I replaced the master door lock switch, the one with all 4 window controls on my 1998 GS400, and afterwards, the remote on the key no longer unlocks and locks the doors, I have to manually open the door.
I did the programming procedure, 1)Lock all doors, unlock driver's door, insert key in ignition, lock/unlock 5 times, open close driver door, lock/unlock 5 times, ignition on/ignition off, press and hold lock and unlock together for 1-2 seconds, press lock for less than 1 second, the doors cycle once with a an unlock/lock.
So far so good... But now when I close the door to complete the programming, the remote doesnt work... It seems like the computer wont remember the programming, I mean, it detects the remote and I get a "programming passed" signal with a single cycle, but for some reason, it wont remember it.
If it matters, I also replaced all 4 door lock actuator motors following the DIY instructions, and they all work now.
Im taking it to Lexus to reprogram it tomorrow, does anyone know whats wrong?
Anyone know?
I had to take it out when replacing the door lock actuator.
/Edit/ Come to think of it, when removing the door handle, I heard some buzzing noise coming from the front passenger side area and the windows were moving on their own... Maybe I unplugged the key cylinder mechanism or something?
I forgot to mention, the alarm sounds if I try to open the door from the driver's side... The door doesnt unlock, and to turn it off, you have to unlock it from the passenger door. The car starts normally though.
Last edited by McHeiSty; Apr 15, 2013 at 11:45 PM.
In my case, I know its like a year later or whatever, but it wasnt even the key that was bad. After changing out the door lock actuator motors, I had accidentally left the moving arm outside of where it was supposed to be... So it wasnt even a programming problem.



