Program keyed remote 2011 RAV4

SMTY2012 said:

Some good vids on YouTube about transfer the guts from one old fob key to new. Here’re my notes after I completed the task and key work good (knock on wood)
1- I ordered two keys from Amazon for $27
2- The immobilizer in my RAV4 is not really glued or anything. It’s snug/tight fitted in Thai tiny place. Use a rather blade to free it from its place. No need for heat
Then get tiny thin flat head screw driver (like the one you would use to tighten medical glasses screws ) and keep prying the immobilizer chip
3- I took the blanc key to Walmart and told them to cut it on my own risk because they refuse at the beginning due to liability, etc. they cut it but the key was not perfect cut. Could me older machine or the dude. So one key damaged, no issue. I took the second blanc key to Home Depot since they have a digital machine. He stuck my master key in their machine and it gave him code #35. Which mean the machine can cut a key. Now he wanted to make their own key, so after I told home I’ll pay for your key but cut mine on my own risk. He agreed. The key came awesome (knock on wood)
That’s it.
funny thing I called the local Toyota dealership and he told me the key without remote is $200 and with remote $250 and programming of either one is $140
I also called couple local locksmith and cheapest was $220 for programmed Fob Key
I got mine done (but with old guts from the old one) for about $30
Thanks you all

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SMTY2012 said:

Thanks a lot.

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Adding an extra key using Techstream!

So, you bought a used Toyota and it only came with one key? All Toyotas with a regular ignition switch came from the factory with 3 keys--2 master keys with remote lock/unlock buttons, and a plain sub key called a valet key. How you can tell if a key is programmed as a master or a valet key...

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SMTY2012 said:

I have 2011 RAV4 base model and broke my remote control key.
I went to the dealer and got key without remote and they program it
Now I want to buy and program a key that has a remote in it.
There is a key on Amazon

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is there an instruction to program the key without going to locksmith or the dealer
Thanks

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1. Prepare Vehicle for Programming
   With the key OUT of the Ignition, OPEN and UNLOCK the Driver’s door.
2. Enter Programming Mode – Step 1
   Perform the following steps within 5 seconds:
   a. INSERT key into Ignition (Do NOT turn) and PULL the key out.
   b. INSERT key into Ignition (Do NOT turn) and PULL the key out.
3. Enter Programming Mode – Step 2
   PERFORM the following steps WITHIN 40 seconds:
   a. CLOSE then OPEN Driver’s door.
   b. CLOSE then OPEN Driver’s door.
   c. INSERT key into Ignition (Do NOT turn) and PULL the key out.
4. Enter Programming Mode – Step 3
   PERFORM the following steps WITHIN 40 seconds:
   a. CLOSE then OPEN Driver’s door.
   b. CLOSE then OPEN Driver’s door.
   c. INSERT the key into the Ignition and LEAVE it in the Ignition.
   d. CLOSE the Driver’s door.
5. Enter Programming Mode – Step 4
   TURN the Ignition to ON position (Do NOT crank engine) then back OFF.
   DO this ONCE to retain existing remotes programmed and ADD NEW remote..
   DO this TWICE to ERASE all existing remotes programmed and ADD NEW remote.
   DO this THREE times to CHECK how many remotes are programmed to the vehicle.
   DO this FIVE times to ERASE all existing remotes programmed.
6. Enter Programming Mode – Step 5
   REMOVE key from Ignition. The power door locks will respond by cycling the locks from LOCK/UNLOCK to signal successful entry into Programming Mode.
7. Program Remote(s)
   Perform the following steps within 40 seconds:
   a. PRESS and HOLD the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the remote simultaneously for 2 seconds. RELEASE.
   b. PRESS and HOLD the LOCK button and hold for 2 seconds. RELEASE.
   The vehicle will respond by cycling the locks from LOCK to UNLOCK to indicate successful programming of the remote.
8. Program Additional Remote(s)
   REPEAT Step 7 for any additional remotes to be programmed, including working ones.
9. Exit Programming Mode
   OPEN Driver’s Door to EXIT Programming Mode.
10. Test Remote(s)
    TEST all remotes. Programming is complete.

arkansascb54 said:

What about a Rav4 with Push button Start ? Can you program a Remote with out making a key

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