97 Camry XLE remote issue - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

astw · 09-05-2008, 07:11 PM

So I've had my '97 Camry XLE for over a decade now (original owner

), and I just recently dug out my remote alarm from a box of junk in my closet. Seeing as how I still drive it and all, I tried replacing the batteries in the remote, only to find that the lock/unlock buttons do not work, while the red panic button functions flawlessly. Since I have not seen this remote in quite a while (at least 5+ years), I was wondering, could the buttons/remote be broken? Or am I just dealing with a case of having to reprogram the remote to work with my camry?

The remote I own is the 3 button remote with all three buttons on one side, with the lock/unlock keys above the red panic button.

***new echo owner*** · 09-05-2008, 07:22 PM

Is that your only remote? If the panic button is working, that means the remote is transmitting and receiving. It is possible that the buttons are mess up, but I would definitely try re-programing first. Did you actually replaced the battery or you just tried?

N.E.O.

astw · 09-05-2008, 07:32 PM

I might have another somewhere (I vaguely remember being given 2 at the time of purchase), but for now it's lost. Before I replaced the batteries in the remote the red button did not work either; I just bought and put in the batteries this morning.

I'll have to do some hardcore digging for my car manual, so is there anywhere I might be able to find instructions on reprogramming? I have tried several methods (such as the purple-to-black/white method by pulling out the mirror control unit), but have been unsuccessful so far.

***new echo owner*** · 09-05-2008, 09:55 PM

I don't have it off hand. I did a search of the site and came up with this, Compilation: Programming Remote entry for GEN4 camry, or call up a dealer and ask them, they might be willing to make a photocopy of the instruction for you.

N.E.O.

Mike Gerber · 09-06-2008, 04:12 PM

You can download a generation 4 Toyota Camry factory service manual. It is stickied at the top of the Toyota Camry forum over at AutomotiveForums.com. It should have the procedure. I would download and save the entire manual to disc for future reference.

Mike