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Old 04-08-07, 08:06 PM
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Need help programming the remote door lock/unlock on the new remote key I got. (Ignition programming already done and working)

Because of the door lock actuator problem, dealer cannot program the remote. 3 out of 5 on/off pressing on the door button on the driver door, results in stucked door lock(didnt move). Hence they said remote cannot be programmed.
I saw the remote programming instruction calls for pressing door button 5 times.

Is it true that a new remote key cannot be programmed for door lock/unlock because of driver door actuator problem?
No other workaround(say if I manually flip the door lock to lock/unlock position every time it stucks)?

The ignition portion of the programming works so I can start the car ok with the new key.

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Old 04-28-07, 04:25 PM
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any ideas folks?
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12 years later lol. Have you programmed it ? I’m having the same issue.
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Me too. I even changed out the entire lock assembly (had to because the actuator was bad). Any idea of a work around would have been great.
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Default Car remote doesn’t lock or unlock

Originally Posted by Am206
12 years later lol. Have you programmed it ? I’m having the same issue.



has anyone fixed the issue cause I’m also going through the same thing on my gs300
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Originally Posted by fxcknjose
has anyone fixed the issue cause I’m also going through the same thing on my gs300
imho, this is not an issue with programming. The hardware is the root cause and a confirmation that the door is locked is needed for a function to compete.

In last few years, there has been an after-market door lock actuator for first gen RX. The motor replacement has been a well established fix for the RX and GS.

Note for readers: A new remote necessitates re-programming. Please do not go into reprogramming without confirming the hardware is functioning properly. Also there are tow different programs for a) remote lock/unlock and b) registering a key. Tread with caution.

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2002 Lexus RX300 Keyless Entry Remote Fob Programming Instructions (programyourremote.com)
I don't think the actuator makes it fail.
Use finger to manually move lock if you think it matters.

Last edited by Australian; 06-14-23 at 01:27 AM.
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