Key Programming: Toyota Sequoia 2004-2016

Toyota Sequoia 2004-2016 Key Programming Procedure
The following are the key programming procedures for Toyota Sequoia for the year 2004 and 2016.
1. Start with key out of the ignition, open and unlock driver’s door and be sure all other doors and trunk are closed.
2. Insert key into ignition (Do not turn) and pull it out.
3. Perform these steps within 40 seconds. A. Using the power door lock rocker switch on driver’s door perform 5 lock/unlock cycles starting with lock. Use an even pace and try to go about one cycle per second. (1 cycle = 1 lock and 1 unlock.).
4. Close, then open driver’s door.
5. Perform these steps within 40 seconds. A. Using the power door lock rocker switch on driver’s door perform 5 lock/unlock cycles starting with lock. Use an even pace and try to go about one cycle per second. (1 cycle = 1 lock and 1 unlock.) B. Insert the key in the ignition cylinder. C. Turn the ignition to ON (Just shy of starting car, Do NOT Start) then back to OFF. D. Turn the ignition to ON (Just shy of starting car, Do NOT Start)) then back to OFF. E. Remove the key from the ignition.
6. Within 3 seconds the power door locks should cycle automatically indicating successful entry into programming mode. Return to step 1 if the locks do not cycle at this point, if they do cycle then continue to step 7.
7. Perform these steps within 40 seconds. A. Press the lock button on the remote for 1 second. B. Now press the lock button by itself and hold for 2 seconds. Within 3 seconds the door locks should cycle once indicating successful programming. If the door locks don’t cycle or cycle twice, repeat steps A and B, your remote has not been accepted. C. Repeat steps A and B in step 7 for each new transmitter.
8. Close driver’s door. Test all remotes. Programming is complete.
About Toyota Sequoia
The Sequoia’s cabin appointments are, predictably, those of a high-end full-size pickup in front, with two more rows of roomy wagon grafted on behind. That means a functional instrument panel that isn’t too plain. Seating options include dual captain’s chairs in place of a second-row bench, which reduces the capacity to seven. Seatbacks in the second and third rows can be folded forward to create a flat cargo floor, with the second row divided into three sections (40/20/40) and the third row divided into two (60/40). When the third-row seats are folded, there is plenty of storage space, which is made simple by a power-folding option. The Sequoia isn’t a luxury vehicle, but it is thoughtful and well-built. However, the third row is only suitable for children or small adults, and getting back there is more difficult.
Previously, the Sequoia could be equipped with two different V-8 engines, but Toyota recently discontinued the smaller-displacement (4.6-liter) option. It’s actually for the better, because the majority of Sequoia buyers are towing enthusiasts (tow ratings range up to 7,400 pounds). The remaining 5.7-liter V-8 is a powerhouse, producing 381 horsepower and 401 pound-feet of torque. However, there is no serious off-road hardware or a dedicated off-road model on the Sequoia’s factory options list, despite the fact that all-wheel drive is widely available throughout the model line. When you see the much more expensive Toyota Land Cruiser across the lot, it all makes sense.
The Sequoia is built on the same platform as the previous-generation Tundra pickup truck, but it rides and handles much better. The Sequoia’s four-wheel independent suspension helps keep it stable through corners for the most part, but rough patches—whether pavement patches or gravel-road washboards—can throw it off. The ride quality is good for a body-on-frame truck, thanks to the independent rear suspension, and the ride is even more composed with the Platinum model’s active variable air suspension system. Road and wind noise are also effectively muffled.