How to save $200 by programming your Toyota Keyless Remote

Background

I lost my 2004 Toyota Sienna remote key-less entry. I called the dealership and was surprised to find out that it would cost me more than $240 to get a replacement remote, the remote itself was $116 with $122 for programming.

Finding the parts

Being a cheap do it youselfer, I checked the Internet and found that there were a lot of places that sells remotes that worked with 2004 Toyota Sienna. The programming seemed easy as well. Here are two sources:

Amazon, set of 2 for $14.99
Key Fob Keyless Entry Remote fits Toyota Tacoma Tundra Sienna Sequoia Highlander (GQ43VT20T), Set of 2

Ebay, set of 2 for $15.49, free shipping
2 Replacement Keyless Entry Remote Key Fob 3Btn For Toyota Sienna Van GQ43VT20T

Ordering was easy and shipment was fast.

Programming

Programming was easy. 1LifeJourney uploaded a very informative video on YouTube. Here is a link to it:

Here is the instruction:

1. 1. Start with the key out of the ignition, drivers door is open, all others closed and drivers door is unlocked.
   2. Perform these steps within 5 seconds.
      • A. Insert the key into the ignition(Do NOT Turn) Pull key out.
      • B. Insert the key into the ignition(Do NOT Turn) Pull key out.
   3. Perform these steps within 40 seconds.
      • A. Close then open the drivers door.
      • B. Close then open the drivers door.
      • C. Insert the key into the ignition(Do NOT Turn) Pull key out.
   4. Perform these steps within 40 seconds.
      • A. Close then open the drivers door.
      • B. Close then open the drivers door.
      • C. Insert the key into ignition and leave it in ignition.
      • D. Close the drivers door.
      • E. Turn the ignition to ON (Do NOT Start) then back to OFF.
      • F. Remove the key from the ignition.
   5. Within 3 seconds, the power door locks should lock then unlock automatically indicating successful entry into programming mode. Return to step 1 if the locks do not cycle at this point.
   6. Perform these steps within 40 seconds.
      • A. Press the lock and unlock buttons on the remote simultaneously for 1.5 seconds.
      • B. Immediately after letting go of the lock and unlock buttons, Press the lock button by itself and hold for 2 seconds. Within 3 seconds, the door locks should lock and then unlock once indicating successful programming. If the door locks cycle twice, repeat steps A and B in step 6 as the remote was not accepted.
      • C. Repeat steps A and B in step 6 for each new remote.
   7. Open drivers door to complete the programming.