Lost your car remote or need to program a new key fob for your 2016 Toyota 4Runner? You might think a trip to the dealership is necessary, but you can actually program your remote yourself at home, saving both time and money. This guide provides simple, step-by-step instructions to program your 2016 4Runner remote quickly and efficiently.
Step-by-Step Guide to Programming Your 2016 4Runner Remote
Follow these instructions carefully to successfully program your remote. Ensure you have your key and remote ready before starting.
Step 1: Prepare Your Vehicle
Begin by ensuring your 2016 Toyota 4Runner is properly prepared for programming.
- Make sure the key is OUT of the ignition.
- OPEN the driver’s door.
- UNLOCK the driver’s door, ensuring it remains open throughout the initial programming steps.
Step 2: Enter Programming Mode – Part 1
This step initiates the programming sequence by briefly inserting and removing the key.
- INSERT the key into the ignition. Do not turn it.
- REMOVE the key from the ignition immediately.
Step 3: Enter Programming Mode – Part 2
This step involves using the power lock switch and driver’s door to further enter programming mode. This section needs to be performed within 40 seconds of the previous step.
- Using the power lock switch located on the driver’s door, perform 5 lock/unlock cycles, starting with the LOCK action. Maintain a consistent pace, aiming for approximately one cycle per second (one cycle equals one lock and one unlock).
- CLOSE the driver’s door, then OPEN it again.
Step 4: Enter Programming Mode – Part 3
This is the final sequence to get into programming mode, again, perform these actions within 40 seconds.
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Using the power lock switch on the driver’s door, perform another set of 5 lock/unlock cycles, starting with LOCK. Keep the same even pace as before.
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INSERT the key into the ignition.
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TURN the ignition to the ON position (do not start the engine), and then immediately turn it back to the OFF position.
- ONCE: Perform this action once if you wish to retain any previously programmed remotes and add a new one.
- TWICE: Perform this action twice if you want to erase all previously programmed remotes and program only the new remote(s).
- THREE times: Perform this action three times to check how many remotes are currently programmed to your vehicle.
- FIVE times: Perform this action five times to erase all existing remotes programmed to the vehicle.
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REMOVE the key from the ignition.
Step 5: Confirm Programming Mode Entry
Within 3 seconds after removing the key in the previous step, the power door locks should automatically cycle LOCK/UNLOCK. This lock/unlock cycle confirms that your 2016 4Runner has successfully entered programming mode and is ready to learn the new remote signal.
Step 6: Program the Remote
Now you will program your remote. This step needs to be done within 40 seconds of entering programming mode.
- On the remote you wish to program, PRESS and HOLD both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons simultaneously for 1 second.
- Immediately after releasing both buttons, PRESS and HOLD only the LOCK button for 2 seconds. If the programming is successful, the door locks will cycle LOCK/UNLOCK again to confirm the remote has been programmed.
Step 7: Program Additional Remotes
If you have additional remotes to program, repeat Steps 6a and 6b for each additional remote. You can program multiple remotes in this sequence.
Step 8: Exit Programming Mode
To finalize the programming and exit programming mode, simply CLOSE the driver’s door.
Step 9: Test Your Remotes
Finally, TEST all programmed remotes to ensure they are working correctly. Check the lock, unlock, and any other functions your remote may have, such as panic or trunk release, to guarantee complete programming success.
By following these steps, you can easily program your 2016 Toyota 4Runner remote, avoiding unnecessary dealership costs and getting you back on the road quickly.
