Trasponder Key problem with 2004 Sequoia

[bspicer]

I just bought a transponder key from ebay. It was advertised as working for 2002-2004 Sequoia. I emailed and asked to make sure if it would definately work with a 2004 as those keys I have read are different. He say they will definately work and sent the key with instructions for 2004 after winning the bid.

I had the key, had it cut and it opens the doors and turns the ignition just fine but I cannot seem to get it programmed. I have tried several proceedures I have found below an none are working.

When I cycle my ignition 5 times, open and shut my door 6 times and put in the new key, the anti-theft light does not blink. It stays off.
Just for giggles I cycled my ignition 6 times and open and shut my door 6 times and when I put in the new key the anti-theft does blink. So I'm guessing the 5 cycles and 6 door routine is putting the truck in some sort of programming mode but regardless if I turn the key on, leave off the anti-theft does not blink nor does the key program.

Any ideas or do you think I got ripped off with a key for an older Squioa?

Thanks
B

Which of the three proceedures below is correct for the 2004?


1.Make sure all doors and windows are closed.
2.Insert master key into the ignition cylinder.
3.Cycle the ignition cylinder from ON to OFF 5 times.
4.Open and close the driver side door 6 times.
5.Remove the master key and insert the new duplicate key.
6.DO NOT TURN THE IGNITION CYLINDER ON
7.The new key will be registered after 60 seconds.The THEFT light on the
dashboard will go out,indicating that programming has been completed.
"some 2002 will work using the 1998+ programming."


1) Close all doors
2) Insert your MASTER key (BLACK) into the key cylinder
3) Turn the ignition switch from LOCK to ON 5 times within 15 seconds (key end at ON)
4) OPEN then CLOSE the driver's door 6 times within 20 seconds
5) Remove the MASTER key from the ignition switch, insert the blank key in the key cylinder then turn to ON position
6) While the blank key in the ON position, wait 60 seconds or more to allow the blank key register the key code
7) after 60 seconds, remove the key. Open then Close the driver's door to end the process.

3rd set is the same as the last one but you don't leave key on after the 5 ignition cycles.

[nhparrot]

Originally Posted by bspicer

I just bought a transponder key from ebay. It was advertised as working for 2002-2004 Sequoia. I emailed and asked to make sure if it would definately work with a 2004 as those keys I have read are different. He say they will definately work and sent the key with instructions for 2004 after winning the bid.

I had the key, had it cut and it opens the doors and turns the ignition just fine but I cannot seem to get it programmed. I have tried several proceedures I have found below an none are working.

When I cycle my ignition 5 times, open and shut my door 6 times and put in the new key, the anti-theft light does not blink. It stays off.
Just for giggles I cycled my ignition 6 times and open and shut my door 6 times and when I put in the new key the anti-theft does blink. So I'm guessing the 5 cycles and 6 door routine is putting the truck in some sort of programming mode but regardless if I turn the key on, leave off the anti-theft does not blink nor does the key program.

Any ideas or do you think I got ripped off with a key for an older Squioa?

Thanks
B

Which of the three proceedures below is correct for the 2004?


1.Make sure all doors and windows are closed.
2.Insert master key into the ignition cylinder.
3.Cycle the ignition cylinder from ON to OFF 5 times.
4.Open and close the driver side door 6 times.
5.Remove the master key and insert the new duplicate key.
6.DO NOT TURN THE IGNITION CYLINDER ON
7.The new key will be registered after 60 seconds.The THEFT light on the
dashboard will go out,indicating that programming has been completed.
"some 2002 will work using the 1998+ programming."


1) Close all doors
2) Insert your MASTER key (BLACK) into the key cylinder
3) Turn the ignition switch from LOCK to ON 5 times within 15 seconds (key end at ON)
4) OPEN then CLOSE the driver's door 6 times within 20 seconds
5) Remove the MASTER key from the ignition switch, insert the blank key in the key cylinder then turn to ON position
6) While the blank key in the ON position, wait 60 seconds or more to allow the blank key register the key code
7) after 60 seconds, remove the key. Open then Close the driver's door to end the process.

3rd set is the same as the last one but you don't leave key on after the 5 ignition cycles.

1: Insert master key into the key cylinder.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK ON position 5 times within 15 seconds.
2: Open & Close the driver’s door 6 times within 20 seconds after completion of the previous operation.
3: Remove the master key from the ignition switch and insert another key to be registered in the key cylinder
within 10 seconds after completion of the previous operation.
4: Turn the ignition switch to ON position and wait for 60 seconds or more. The key registration will be completed.
5: Ten seconds or more elapses after removal of the key or Open & Close the driver’s door, key registration completed.
6: When registering multiple keys, insert the key to be registered in the key cylinder.

[bspicer]

Thanks, they refunding my money as I don't think this key is correct? I went ahead and bought one from the dealer at $50.

thanks.

[bspicer]

I bought a toyota factory key from the dealership and still had some problems getting it to program but I finally did it. Only difference is there was never a anti-theft light blinking during my programming. I had to do the 5 ignition cycles and 6 open/close door relativley quick and when I inserted the new key, there were no anti-theft lights. I waited about 90 seconds, took the key out open and closed the door and then the anti-theft light started blinking. I tried the new key and it work.

If I waited too long and actually took close to 15 seconds on the ignition cycle and 20 on the door, my anti theft would blink after I pulled out the master but it would not program the new key when inserted.

Must be tempermental.

Thanks.

[-=tg=-]

I have to add that the procedure sounds so funny...

And stand on one leg...pat your belly, pucker your lips, hop in five circles, sneeze five times, pull your right ear lobe twice, while your left hand across your shirt...

Now steal home!!!

Love it!

[bruin]

Its not uncommon for salvage yards vehicles to lose keys that subsequently show up on ebay or similar for short money.
With all the electronics in keys today, its got to be worth paying the stealer sometimes

[mustang67408]

2000-2002 sequoia use 1 type of key
2003-2005 sequoia use a different key

The factory key from a dealership for the 2003-2005 will have a small DOT
on the key near the head of it.

[engine]

I wonder if I can do the same to program my '00 solara with the factory transpornder keys