How to Sync a Toyota Electronic Key

Toyota keys can electronically sync to your engine

Many late model Toyota cars are equipped with electronic key capabilities. This technology allows you to control your car's engine with a simple chip key, also known as a transponder key, which you can carry on your keychain. If your Toyota has electronic key capability, you can program your an electronic key to your engine yourself once you have it cut. The process can be completed from the car's driver seat and takes only a few minutes.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. • 1

     Close your car doors and windows and then lock and unlock the door with your smart key.

   • 2

     Enter the car with only one key, insert it into the ignition and leave it in the "Off" position.

   • 3

     Wait for the security light to turn on and leave the key there for another 15 seconds before removing.

   • 4

     Press the brake pedal 5 times and the programming procedure will be completed.