Key/Fob Issue

[mkulina]

Anyone know where to get a good deal on a fob for an '02 Avalon? I just bought it used and have 1 fob and 2 keys. Would like to even that up to 2 & 2 without getting cleavered. Saw the key bob combos on Ebay, don't know if the reprogramming is a hassle or not.

Thank you,
Mike

[TheBigKahuna]

I just bought one on ebay....about $29 shipped. I got the combo with the key. Of course the key is only good as a backup to open the door, it's not a transponder key so it won't start the engine. The remote is easy to program...took me MAYBE 5 minutes. Don't pay $125 for a remote from the dealership, and then another $50 for programming....when you can do it yourself for less.

[avalonshoe]

yea check ebay. fobs are dirt cheap, more wrecked avalons leaves more keys to be floating around for others. programming codes/instructions are usually provided for a few bucks or free with the fob.

[TheBigKahuna]

1. Open driver's door.
2. Insert and remove key from ignition.
3. Lock and unlock power door locks 5 times.
4. Close driver's door and reopen it.
5. Lock and unlock power door locks 5 times.
6. Insert key and turn it on and off without cranking the engine, then pull the key out.
The locks should lock and unlock automatically, one time.
7. Press both the lock and unlock buttons at the same time.
8. Press the lock button once.
The locks should lock and unlock automatically, one time.

If the locks lock and unlock twice, it didn't work. Repeat steps 7 and 8.
If you wait too long between steps, you need to start over.
If you are programming more than one remote, just repeat steps 7 and 8 immediately after you finish steps 7 and 8 with the first remote. This way, they both obtain the same code.

[atc1]

Originally Posted by TheBigKahuna

1. Open driver's door.
2. Insert and remove key from ignition.
3. Lock and unlock power door locks 5 times.
4. Close driver's door and reopen it.
5. Lock and unlock power door locks 5 times.
6. Insert key and turn it on and off without cranking the engine, then pull the key out.
The locks should lock and unlock automatically, one time.
7. Press both the lock and unlock buttons at the same time.
8. Press the lock button once.
The locks should lock and unlock automatically, one time.

If the locks lock and unlock twice, it didn't work. Repeat steps 7 and 8.
If you wait too long between steps, you need to start over.
If you are programming more than one remote, just repeat steps 7 and 8 immediately after you finish steps 7 and 8 with the first remote. This way, they both obtain the same code.

Can anyone confirm that these procedures will work on a 2003 XLS?