Help:Problem programming 08 highlander fob

[thirdage2009]

I've been following the key insert and door opening sequence to program my key fob and can't get the car into program mode on my 2008 Highlander Sport. Is there some trick I'm missing? I can't get past step 10 after trying 30 times or more. Thanks in advance for your help.

Here's the sequence I'm following:

1. Start with the following conditions: You are in the drivers seat.
a. Key is out of the ignition
b. Driver door is open (all other doors closed)
c. Driver door is unlocked (other doors don't matter)
2. Insert and remove the key from the ignition twice within 5 seconds.
3. Close and open the drivers door twice within 40 seconds.
4. Insert the key into the ignition and remove it.
5. Close and open the drivers door twice within 40 seconds.
6. Insert the key into the ignition.
7. Close the door
8. Turn the key in the ignition on and then off.
9. Remove the key from the ignition.
10. The power locks should automatically cycle once to indicate that you have successfully entered program mode.
11. Within 40 seconds of the entering program mode.
a. press both transmitter lock and unlock buttons SIMULTANEOUSLY for a duration of from 1 to 1.5 seconds.
b. within 3 seconds, press the transmitter lock button for more than 1 second and release.
c. If the transmitter has been sucessfully programmed, the power locks will automatically cycle once. If they cycle twice, the remote has not been accepted.
d. If multiple remotes are to be programmed, repeat steps A-C.
12. Open the driver's door.

[spnovak]

I am having the same issue with a 2007 Highlander. I have even tried disconnecting the battery for 10 min, It still will not enter the programing mode. Any assistance will be appreciated