How do you program a keyless entry fob for a Toyota Avalon 2001?

Answer 1

Here is a way for programming a remote for a 2000 Avalon. This method should work for 2001 Avalon also.

Key out Driver door open and unlocked Insert key into ignition and pull out Lock then unlock the power locks from the master switch 5 times Close and then open the driver's door Lock then unlock the power locks from the master switch 5 times Insert the key into the ignition and turn to ON then OFF, then remove key Locks should cycle - If they don't repeat Press both the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the remote simultaneously for 1 second Immediately after letting go of the two buttons, press the LOCK button for 2 seconds The locks should then cycle once. If they cycle twice, try again. Close the driver door

This procedure will unfortunately not work for vehicles in Australia because the key fob has only 1 button which performs both the lock and unlock functions

This procedure does work for Australian cars. I just set up a new remote and it worked fine.

FOR AUSTRALIAN AVALONS.

Start with the ignition in the "Lock" position.

CYCLE IGNITION ON-LOCK 3 TIMES THEN ON.

SECURITY LED NEXT TO THE CLOCK SHOULD LIGHT, INDICATING READY TO PROGRAM.

PRESS THE KEY FOB "DOORS" BUTTON FOR A SECOND.

BOTH TURN INDICATORS SHOULD BLINK TO INDICATE ACCEPTANCE.

(IF REQUIRED FOR 2ND/3RD KEY FOB) PRESS THE KEY FOB "DOORS" BUTTON FOR A SECOND.

BOTH TURN INDICATORS SHOULD BLINK TO INDICATE ACCEPTANCE.

SWITCH TEH IGNITION TO "LOCK".

REMOVE KEY, WAIT A SEC AND TEST.

I was frustrated by instructions like the one above. They will not work with the Aussie built Avalons. This will. Outrageous that dealers want A$50 for this 5 second job. Specially after charging 50 for the fob. Let your Aussie Avalon drivers note this simple process in their owners manual.