replacing the remote

[99_S281]

i got this remote but this wont work for me i get stuck at step 8 the door locks never cyle. ive tried 1, 2, 3, and 4 times it doesnt do anything. the car came with only one generic 'curtis' brand key. is this my problem? thanks for the help!

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1) Getting a Replacement Remote

Look on ebay or google, make sure the remote has the following FCC-ID: bab237131-056

2) Installing the remote (credit to iPal)

1 open door, take key out...

2 insert and remove key from ignition 2 times

3 close and open driver's door 2 times

4 insert and remove key from ignition

5 close and open driver's door 2 times

6 insert key into ignition

7 close door

8 turn ignition from 'lock' to 'on' and back to 'lock'

if you do step #8

*1 time it's for add mode

*2 times for rewrite mode

*3 times for confirmation mode

*4 times for prohibition mode

9 remove key

10 then door lock will cycle 'lock' and 'unlock' a number of times
corresponding to your key cycles in step #8

11 press lock and unlock button together for 1 ~ 1.5 sec then release

12 then within 3 sec press lock button for 1 sec then release

13 if you did correctly door lock will cycle once...

if wrong, twice... then do it over...

[Blue Bomber]

:moved:

[2way]

No, key does not have RFID. Did you have an original remote to compare the FCC ID # to? If not, you may need a different remote.

Did you go into the right mode?:
8 turn ignition from 'lock' to 'on' and back to 'lock'

if you do step #8

*1 time it's for add mode
or
*2 times for rewrite mode

[99_S281]

i got the remote from eBay...the car came with no remotes no toyota keys...just one curtis brand key. but i cant get the damn thing to enter program mode. ive tried the steps repeatedly. even tried doing step 4 and 5 twice like someone else mentioned on another site. anyone ever do this? please help very frusturated!!

[99_S281]

i got the remote it says to use ive tried all different combinations starting with hitting unlock from the inside twice to starting w/o the key in...every possible combo..nothing :(

started w/o key in and w/ key in both with door open
1 insert and remove key twice
2 close and open door twice
3 insert and remove key once
4 close and open door twice
5 insert key close door
6 turn key to on then back to lock and remove

nothing...................................

[2way]

You don't have a broken original? You prolly need the other model.

[99_S281]

You don't have a broken original? You prolly need the other model.
which model? why wont this one work...sorry plz explain a little more if you can

[2way]

There are many different remotes... there's the factory... there's the VIP.... there are differences in receiver's... frequency wise... etc.... you need a remote that functions on the frequency of the receiver in that particular Celica.

Really important to have the FCC ID # of the original remote. Otherwise, you'll probably have to go to a Toyo dealer & have him look up the VIN to find out what it needs or... buy remotes till ya find one that works.

In the case of the 2 mentioned in the install section... 1 has an LED, 1 doesn't... and they are on different transmit freqs.

*EDIT: Among several differences.. one is for the factory installed and the other is for the RS3200/VIP system. The latter being the one with the LED.

[99_S281]

2way...sent PM..thanks!

[99_S281]

i was just thinking tho...i cant get it to even enter 'rewrite' or add mode or anything so at this point it cant be the remote problem, can it?

[2way]

1) Ya sure it has a Toyo factory system?
2) The procedure can be very fussy about the timing of doing things
3) To my knowledge, @ least to MY '02, Celicas did not use transponder keys.

[99_S281]

1) Ya sure it has a Toyo factory system?
2) The procedure can be very fussy about the timing of doing things
3) To my knowledge, @ least to MY '02, Celicas did not use transponder keys.
it is a GT-s model. dont they all have keyless entry? it has a red LED on the dash i guess to indicate when the alarm is active but it has never come on. the dealor where we purchased the car said they will install a remote for free since they werent providing one but they never got back to me to setup a date and theyre 1 hr 45 min away; id rather do it myself save some hassle. they suck

[2way]

A red LED would indicate an alarm system of some type, not just keyless entry. Keyless entry is not listed as a standard feature on '01 GT-S. Even if it was, most dealers upsold to the VIP/RS3200 systems for the GT-S. I find no signs of factory keyless entry in my '02 GT-S.

Where the dealer made this promise to you, why don't you just call them and find out what you need? It will be saving them $, so they oughtta be willing to help.

[99_S281]

A red LED would indicate an alarm system of some type, not just keyless entry. Keyless entry is not listed as a standard feature on '01 GT-S. Even if it was, most dealers upsold to the VIP/RS3200 systems for the GT-S. I find no signs of factory keyless entry in my '02 GT-S.

Where the dealer made this promise to you, why don't you just call them and find out what you need? It will be saving them $, so they oughtta be willing to help.
ive called my salesman a few times here and there over the past few months i never got a call back; nor wanted to drive all the way out there for something i thought would be so simple. the $ id spend in gas and probably dropping it off and picking it up would be twice that of just buying a remote. he told me back when we were buying it that the guy in service says the car should have a remote (maybe they looked it up?) but why cant i get the damn thing to enter 'add mode' thats what i dont understand

[2way]

The only thing I found that might be wrong is that in the manual these steps are reversed:

6 insert key into ignition

7 close door

I also know that there are some other TSB's out there regarding the programming of remotes... but they aren't on this site, nor have I been able to find full copies.

[99_S281]

The only thing I found that might be wrong is that in the manual these steps are reversed:

6 insert key into ignition

7 close door

I also know that there are some other TSB's out there regarding the programming of remotes... but they aren't on this site, nor have I been able to find full copies.
ok thanks ill give that a shot

[2way]

I suspect you have an aftermarket alarm... not a Toyo.

[99_S281]

I suspect you have an aftermarket alarm... not a Toyo.
i cant find any signs of an aftermarket one. usually the horn is rather easy to locate. but theres a red circle LED on the dash at the front almost at the windshield directly in front of the steering column. is this the factory alarm LED location? i still cant get the friggin thing to enter 'add mode' no matter how many times i try it in different order.

[Thumpin00gts]

i cant find any signs of an aftermarket one. usually the horn is rather easy to locate. but theres a red circle LED on the dash at the front almost at the windshield directly in front of the steering column. is this the factory alarm LED location? i still cant get the friggin thing to enter 'add mode' no matter how many times i try it in different order.
that circular LED you're talking about...is it really big or small? Because I think you're talking about the automatic headlight sensor.

[2way]

LOL, ^^^ yes... that would be the headlight sensor.

99_S281, I suspect that you do not have Keyless entry... or an alarm...