--- title: 1998 - 2009 Toyota & Lexus Remote Programming Instructions (Select Models) description: "Instructions for Models: 1998 Lexus ES300, 1999-2002 Toyota 4Runner, 1998-2001 Toyota Avalon, 2000-2001 Toyota Camry, 1998-2002 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2001-2008 Toyota Sequoia, 1999-2003 Toyota Sienna, 1999-2003 Toyota Solara, 2004-2009 Toyota Tundra" --- [Skip to content](https://guide.carkeysexpress.com/hc/en-us/articles/360060284132-1998-2009-toyota-lexus-remote-programming-instructions-select-models-#main-content) English Show submenu for translations Car Keys Express Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - Contact us Contact us How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://guide.carkeysexpress.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Remote Programming Instructions](https://guide.carkeysexpress.com/remote-programming-instructions?hsLang=en) 3. [Key & Remote Programming Instructions](https://guide.carkeysexpress.com/remote-programming-instructions?hsLang=en#key-remote-programming-instructions) # 1998 - 2009 Toyota & Lexus Remote Programming Instructions (Select Models) ## Instructions for Models: 1998 Lexus ES300, 1999-2002 Toyota 4Runner, 1998-2001 Toyota Avalon, 2000-2001 Toyota Camry, 1998-2002 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2001-2008 Toyota Sequoia, 1999-2003 Toyota Sienna, 1999-2003 Toyota Solara, 2004-2009 Toyota Tundra 1. Start with key out of ignition, drivers door is open all others closed and drivers door is unlocked. 2. Insert key into the ignition (But do not start the vehicle) and Pull key out. 3. Perform these next steps within 40 seconds.   A. Using the power lock switch on the drivers door, perform five lock/unlock cycles starting with lock. Use an even pace and try to go about one cycle per second. (One cycle is one lock and one unlock).   B. Close the open drivers door. 4. Perform these next steps within 40 seconds.   A. Using the power lock switch on the drivers door, perform five lock/unlock cycles starting with lock. Use a steady pace and try to go about one cycle per second.    B. Insert the key in the ignition cylinder.   C. Turn the ignition to ON ( but do not start the vehicle) then back to OFF once to program remote while retaining the original remote codes. Twice to erase all original codes and add new remote. Three times to check how many remotes are programmed or five times to erase all original codes.   D. Remove the key from the ignition. 5. Within 3 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. 6. Perform these next steps within 40 seconds.   A. Press the lock and unlock buttons on the remote simultaneously for 1 second.   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 cycle once indicating successful programming. If the door locks do not cycle, or cycle twice. repeat steps A and B in step 6 as your remote has not been accepted.   C. Repeat steps A and B in step 6 for each new remote. 7. Close drivers door. - [FAQ](https://guide.carkeysexpress.com/faq?hsLang=en#main-content) - [General Information](https://guide.carkeysexpress.com/faq?hsLang=en#general-information) - [Universal EZ Installer](https://guide.carkeysexpress.com/universal-ez-installer?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Universal EZ Installer/Snap Key](https://guide.carkeysexpress.com/universal-ez-installer?hsLang=en#universal-ez-installer-snap-key) - [KEYS NOW! 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