I was quoted $120 for a replacement remote by a third party garage in my area, so I decided to do a little research. Saw this here on Amazon and figured I'd take the risk for $19 (for two remotes!!!). Worked like a charm! Turns out my Tacoma (and most Toyotas) can be "self programmed" to accept a remote (or 2, or 3...), and it's real easy. So for $19 and not even 10 minutes of "programming" I now have two functioning remotes!!
Here's how it works (for my 2005 Tacoma):
1. Start with the key out of the ignition, drivers door is open all others closed and drivers door is unlocked.
2. Perform these steps within 5 seconds.
A. Insert the key into the ignition(Do NOT Turn) Pull key out.
B. Insert the key into the ignition(Do NOT Turn) Pull key out.
3. Perform these steps within 40 seconds.
A. Close then open the drivers door.
B. Close then open the drivers door.
C. Insert the key into the ignition(Do NOT Turn) Pull key out.
4. Perform these steps within 40 seconds.
A. Close then open the drivers door.
B. Close then open the drivers door.
C. Insert the key into ignition and leave it in ignition
D. Close the drivers door.
E. Turn the ignition to ON (Do NOT Start) then back to OFF.
F. Remove the key from the ignition.
5. Within 3 seconds, the power door locks should lock then unlock automatically indicating successful entry into programming mode. Return to step 1 if the locks do not cycle at this point.
6. Perform these steps within 40 seconds.
A. Press the lock and unlock buttons on the remote simultaneously for 1.5 seconds.
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 lock and then unlock once indicating successful programming. If the door locks cycle twice, repeat steps A and B in step 6 as the remote was not accepted.
C. Repeat steps A and B in step 6 for each new remote.
7. Open drivers door to exit programming mode.
Happy driving!
| Manufacturer | USARemote |
|---|---|
| Brand | USARemote |
| Item Weight | 1 ounces |
| Product Dimensions | 1.25 x 0.5 x 2 inches |
| Item model number | 8542135947 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Manufacturer Part Number | T-20t-3btn |
| OEM Part Number | 89742-AE010 |
| Folding | No |
