1997 4runner keyless entry remote help !
randyseattle
04-01-2003, 01:34 AM
I have a 1997 4runner and it didnt have a keyless remote when i bought it used but it is set up for one so i bought a remote on ebay and followed instructions below but get nothing the remote is 3 button and i was told 97 remotes are 2 button is this true ? anyone know the FCC ID # for 97 4runner keyless remote ? instructions below i followed.
First, some background info. You will need to find the ECU for the
alarm/keyless RS3000 system. Mine is under the drivers seat. Looking
at the side with the connectors on it, there is a small button or hole
on the right-hand side. you will need to press the button or insert a
paper clip into the hole to press the switch inside, following the
instructions below. The Status Monitor is the the Red LED light on the
dash that says "security" under it. This procedure seems quite simple,
although the manual still advises one to contact a dealer to do it. It
sure isn't worth $76! Be sure that you follow the procedure exactly or
there is a chance that you might mess up the programming of the
original remote. If that happens, just follow the procedure again to
add the remote back to the system.
1. Insert key into the ignition switch and turn to "ON".
2. Press and hold the ECU's programming switch for 3 seconds.
The Status Monitor LED turns on for 5 seconds.
YOU MUST PERFORM THE NEXT STEP WITHIN 5 SECONDS!
3. Press and release the remote control's top or bottom button
(whichever one you want to operate the system).
The Status Monitor LED turns off.
The Piezo "chirper" chirps once.
The exterior lights flash once.
4. Turn off the ignition. The ECU will now operate with the remote
just programmed.
First, some background info. You will need to find the ECU for the
alarm/keyless RS3000 system. Mine is under the drivers seat. Looking
at the side with the connectors on it, there is a small button or hole
on the right-hand side. you will need to press the button or insert a
paper clip into the hole to press the switch inside, following the
instructions below. The Status Monitor is the the Red LED light on the
dash that says "security" under it. This procedure seems quite simple,
although the manual still advises one to contact a dealer to do it. It
sure isn't worth $76! Be sure that you follow the procedure exactly or
there is a chance that you might mess up the programming of the
original remote. If that happens, just follow the procedure again to
add the remote back to the system.
1. Insert key into the ignition switch and turn to "ON".
2. Press and hold the ECU's programming switch for 3 seconds.
The Status Monitor LED turns on for 5 seconds.
YOU MUST PERFORM THE NEXT STEP WITHIN 5 SECONDS!
3. Press and release the remote control's top or bottom button
(whichever one you want to operate the system).
The Status Monitor LED turns off.
The Piezo "chirper" chirps once.
The exterior lights flash once.
4. Turn off the ignition. The ECU will now operate with the remote
just programmed.
bjammin71
11-12-2003, 10:08 PM
i believe the 1997 remotes are 2 button. i have a 2 button remote though and the programming instructions in randy's post don't work. please help! thanks in advance! ben
simalicious
07-16-2004, 08:57 PM
i assume (and hope) that by now you've got your alarm probs figured out, but i accidentally came across this and thought i'd post real quick... i have a '97 4Runner with the factory security system, and the remote has 3 buttons. 1 to lock, 1 to unlock, and 1 to set off the alarm. maybe somebody'll come across this info and be able to use it...
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