Programming '02 Camry Keyless Entry

[workboot]

Originally Posted by rbs

Hi Huckleberry-
I have a Camry '02 and tried your proceedure, but no joy. A little clarifiation: on step #8, does it mean you turn the key 5 times, or stop at one, two, or three?
Also, #11, what is "add" & "rewrite"; what are you adding & rewriting? (Sorry for my denseness)

When I did it the first time, the locks cycled back & forth as in step 10, but the remote didn't work. In fact, my one working one now don't work! sigh!

Thanks!
rbs

I know Camry LE comes with remote as standard option, and my recent purchase of a used 2002 Camry LE has the same problem of not being able to activate the system for programming. Then I found a website (http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums...ST&f=5&t=1916&) saying the meaning of the four modes as follows:

Add Mode:
Adds a transmitter without erasing existing transmitter
codes. Four transmitter codes can be registered at one time. If number
of registered codes exceeds 4, previously registered codes are erased
in order, starting with first registered code.

Rewrite Mode:
Erases all previously registered transmitter codes and
reprogram new transmitters.

Confirmation Mode:
Informs user of number of existing transmitter codes already
programmed in system.

Prohibition Mode:
Erases all existing registered transmitter codes and cancels wireless
door lock operation. Use this function if transmitter is lost or stolen.

So, I am wondering either my remote system is broken, or the previous owner may have put it in prohibition mode after he lost the remote. If that is the case, since there is no instruction of how to reactivate the system, may be it is necessary to visit a dealer to get it done. Just wondering, rbs, did you kill your system by getting into the Prohibition Mode? Or did you eventually get it to work again?

[hottmamita]

Hi, is all this info only good on the newer camrys? I have a 93 and i would love to hook up one of those things to it, do they come already programmed for that now? Am i shit out of luck?

[Huckleberry]

Originally Posted by rbs

Hi Huckleberry-
I have a Camry '02 and tried your proceedure, but no joy. A little clarifiation: on step #8, does it mean you turn the key 5 times, or stop at one, two, or three?
Also, #11, what is "add" & "rewrite"; what are you adding & rewriting? (Sorry for my denseness)

When I did it the first time, the locks cycled back & forth as in step 10, but the remote didn't work. In fact, my one working one now don't work! sigh!

Thanks!
rbs

If you want to add a brand new FOB you bought from the dealer, at step 8, just turn the key once. If you are rewriting a FOB from another Camry, turn the key in 1 sec interval twice.

If you want to confirm the FOB being programmed properly, do step 8 3 times. I don't use this step because if it's properly programmed, the FOB will work already.

If you want to prohibit a FOB (if you want to stop the FOB from operating your car locks), turn the key 5 times at step 8.

Let's say if you are programming a FOB (doesn't matter if it's never been programmed or from other Toyota vehicle), you would do step 8 and turn key as directed once. Then do Step 9, pull the key out.
Step 10 doesn't require you to do anything, you will just hear the door lock cycle after you pull the key out.

Then you have to do step 11 within 40 seconds of pulling the key out & hearing the door lock cycle. Press and hold both the "open" & "lock" button on the FOB for 1 to 1.5 sec. so your car door lock can lock on the frequency of the FOB being programmed. After you release both buttons, within 3 seconds, press only the "lock" button for more than 1 second and release. after releasing, you'll hear the door lock cycle 1 time for successful programing. if you did it wrong, you'll hear the door lock cycle 2 times.

I hope this helps, I had to do it a couple of times myself. Sorry for the late reply.

[Huckleberry]

Originally Posted by hottmamita

Hi, is all this info only good on the newer camrys? I have a 93 and i would love to hook up one of those things to it, do they come already programmed for that now? Am i shit out of luck?

as I understand it, the instruction is only good for 2002 and newer. I'm not sure if they changed the instructions for 2005 Camrys. my guess is, if the FOBs look alike, it'll probably work.

[workboot]

Originally Posted by Huckleberry

If you want to add a brand new FOB you bought from the dealer, at step 8, just turn the key once. If you are rewriting a FOB from another Camry, turn the key in 1 sec interval twice.
.....

If you want to prohibit a FOB (if you want to stop the FOB from operating your car locks), turn the key 5 times at step 8.

Let's say if you are programming a FOB (doesn't matter if it's never been programmed or from other Toyota vehicle), you would do step 8 and turn key as directed once. Then do Step 9, pull the key out.
Step 10 doesn't require you to do anything, you will just hear the door lock cycle after you pull the key out.
.....

Huckleberry,

I tried MANY times the procedure, no luck. I think either the originally installed ECU (receiver) is dead, or somehow the previous owner activated Prohibition mode, and the ECU can no longer be activated again. Although the latter scenario does not make sense either, because the "add" or "rewrite" modes should get it to work again. I think most likely the ECU is dead, and I have no choice but to visit a dealer now. (I am also wondering if there is a fuse related problem, but I am at a stage to give up.)

By the way, I would respectfully point out that from the Official Toyota instruction (http://www.geocities.com/toyota_speed2003/), it seems that FOB does not get programmed or rewritten, it is the ECU (receiver) gets programmed or rewritten to receive the signal (code) from the FOB (transmitter or remote). So "Add" simply register or record any FOB signal (new or old, up to four FOBs) with the ECU, and "Rewrite" erases all previously registered FOB signals (codes) stored in the ECU, and all the FOBs need to be re-registered with the ECU to be functional again. (This could be rbs' problem, i.e., he activated Prohibition mode by turning the key 5 times, which causes his previously working FOB became disfunctional. I am just wondering if he was able to get the ECU reactivated and working again by simply using the "Add" or "Rewrite" modes.)

Regards,

[josiemarm]

Originally Posted by Huckleberry

If you want to add a brand new FOB you bought from the dealer, at step 8, just turn the key once. If you are rewriting a FOB from another Camry, turn the key in 1 sec interval twice.

If you want to confirm the FOB being programmed properly, do step 8 3 times. I don't use this step because if it's properly programmed, the FOB will work already.

If you want to prohibit a FOB (if you want to stop the FOB from operating your car locks), turn the key 5 times at step 8.

Let's say if you are programming a FOB (doesn't matter if it's never been programmed or from other Toyota vehicle), you would do step 8 and turn key as directed once. Then do Step 9, pull the key out.
Step 10 doesn't require you to do anything, you will just hear the door lock cycle after you pull the key out.

Then you have to do step 11 within 40 seconds of pulling the key out & hearing the door lock cycle. Press and hold both the "open" & "lock" button on the FOB for 1 to 1.5 sec. so your car door lock can lock on the frequency of the FOB being programmed. After you release both buttons, within 3 seconds, press only the "lock" button for more than 1 second and release. after releasing, you'll hear the door lock cycle 1 time for successful programing. if you did it wrong, you'll hear the door lock cycle 2 times.

I hope this helps, I had to do it a couple of times myself. Sorry for the late reply.

* I can't even get my locks to cycle at all. I have tried the process many many times, any suggestions?
Thanks

[Huckleberry]

Originally Posted by josiemarm

* I can't even get my locks to cycle at all. I have tried the process many many times, any suggestions?
Thanks

Not knowing your vehicle, the FOB you are using or how you are executing the procedure, I can't really suggest anything. So I'm going to ask a few stupid questions. I mean no disrespect.

What year is your Camry? The instruction works only with 2002 or newer Camrys (that I know of).

Does the car currently have functional FOB? or ever? The car has to have power door lock and remote entry from the factory.

The FOB you are trying to add to the remote entry system should be the same type that would work with your vehicle and in good working order with a working battery.

if all above checked out. Follow the direction to the letter and make sure:

1. At step 1, the car door is open and unlocked. I'd make sure all doors are unlocked just in case.
2. At step 2, only insert and remove the key. DO NOT turn the key. Make sure you complete the step in less than 5 senconds.
3. At end of step 3 the car door is open.
4. At step 4, do not turn the key.
5. At the end of step 5 the door is open.
7. At step 7 the door is closed but not locked.
8. At step 8, you only turn the key to "ON" position but not to start the engine. Make sure you turn it back to "LOCK' position and do not remove the key. If you are trying to get a new FOB to work with you car, do it just 1 time. Make sure you complete the cycle in 1 second or less.

by this step, the power lock should cycle by itself. If it still doesn't work, well, I don't know what else to do... you may need a trip down to the dealer.

[josiemarm]

Originally Posted by josiemarm

* I can't even get my locks to cycle at all. I have tried the process many many times, any suggestions?
Thanks

I can't believe i left that info out. Sorry. My car is a 2002 camry and it does have a power locks system installed already.

[camrygirl1]

I tried your instructions for programming my key fob and have had no luck. I tried it about five times and every time the same thing happens. At step 10 the lock/unlock cycles about 10-12 times. Is this normal? After it stops cycling I continue with the rest of the steps, but it still doesn't work. Any guesses on what I might be doing wrong? Also, at step 11c where it is supposed to cycle once for correct and twice for incorrect it doesn't do anything at all. I put in a new battery so I don't think that is the problem.

Originally Posted by Huckleberry

I finally found it!! according to the dealer, this procedure is for the 2002 to 2003s. We bought a 03 SE and my wife dropped her key under the rear tire and without knowing I drove over it. so we got a new FOB.

The dealer was happy to give it to me so here is the procedure. let me know if it works.

1. Driver door open and unlocked. Key out of the ignition
2. Insert the key and remove 2 times in 5 sec.
3. Close and open driver door 2 times in 40 sec.
4. Insert the key and remove it again from ignition.
5. Close and open driver door 2 times in 40 sec.
6. Insert the key in ignition,
7. Close the door,
8. Turn to on and back to lock in 1 second intervals. 1 time for add, 2 times for rewrite, 3 for confirmation 5 for prohibition. (yes, there is no “4”)
9. Remove the key
10. Power lock will cycle to confirm
11. For add or rewrite mode within 40 sec of the confirmation,
A. press “lock” and “unlock” buttons of the FOB at the same time between 1 and 1.5 seconds.
B. within 3 sec press “Lock” button for more than 1 sec and release.
C. If it’s correct, the power door lock will cycle once. If it’s wrong the door lock will cycle twice.

[grinch0902]

Does anyone know what it means if your locks don't cycle when you are programming your FOB but the horn does go off?

thank you

[tms8707056]

I am having the same problem as grinch0902. I get to step 9, but the locks do not cycle. After about 5 seconds the car alarm goes off. Any ideas?

Also, are there any fuses to check for the keyless entry system? Both of my FOBs quit working at the same time. Not sure why.

[somick]

Originally Posted by tms8707056

I am having the same problem as grinch0902. I get to step 9, but the locks do not cycle. After about 5 seconds the car alarm goes off. Any ideas?

Also, are there any fuses to check for the keyless entry system? Both of my FOBs quit working at the same time. Not sure why.

Try www.camrystuff.com and go to your vehicle's generation.

They may have information for your car's alarm system as well.

Sam