I have a 2003 Camry LE.

October of last year, both wireless key fobs stopped working within a week of each other.

Replaced batteries in both and tried the reprogramming sequence suggested here, did not work.

Took it to Toyota dealer - dealer tells me both fobs are defective.

Bought new fob and verified that it is working (radio frequency tester at AutoZone).

Tried to reprogram new fob and it still does not take.

So there is something wrong with the receiver in the car.

Do you guys know how much it would cost to fix and if I can do it myself?

Thank you.

Anyone with any thoughts on this? I would like to fix the receiver in the car itself if it is accessible, but I could not find it referenced anywhere in the manuals.

http://www.automotivehelper.com/topic165999.htm

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=126305

http://www.automotivehelper.com/topic165999.htm

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=126305

Excellent, I'll check it out.

give it a good reading. should give you 2 things: receiver location and verified fob learning procedure.

all i know about fobs they have to be EXACT match to what you had originally. or they will not work. it's the whole security thing.

ukrkoz,

Thanks for that link. They describe that the wireless receiver is located behind the plate that holds the dimmer and power mirror switch on a 2000 Camry. On a 2003 Camry, the dimmer switch is integrated into the body console and the power window controls are on the arm rest. To the left of the steering wheel, all there is the entrance to the fuse box and also the ashtray, both of which I pulled out and looked at, but I could not see a black cigarette-box shaped wireless receiver.

Any other resources to find this elusive receiver?

give it a good reading. should give you 2 things: receiver location and verified fob learning procedure.

all i know about fobs they have to be EXACT match to what you had originally. or they will not work. it's the whole security thing.

I have two original (and working FOBs) and one OEM replacement FOB as well.

I just gotta find that darned receiver.

No love for me, ukrkoz? :)

I would just stop by your local dealer and ask one of the techs there. I have done this several times when I had questions.

Mike