1998 Toyota 4Runner Key Fob Programming Instructions
1998 4Runner
- Locate the ECU. It is a black box with 3 connectors and a recessed
green reset button. It can be under the drivers seat, under the drivers
side dashboard (near the fuse box) or behind the passengers right
kick panel.
- Insert the key into ignition switch, and turn it to ON. Use a paper clip
or small screwdriver to press and hold the ECU's PROGRAMMING
SWITCH for 3 seconds. The STATUS MONITOR LED turns on for 5
seconds.
- YOU MUST PERFORM THE NEXT STEP WITHIN 5 SECONDS (if you
are programming multiple remotes, the following steps must be
repeated for each remote within the 5 seconds).
Press and release a REMOTE CONTROL's top or bottom button
The STATUS MONITOR LED turns off.
The Piezo chirper chirps once.
The exterior lights flash once.
- Note that if you hold the remote top button in for too long, the alarm
will go off. Just press the top button to reset the alarm.
- Turn off the ignition. The ECU will now operate with the REMOTE
CONTROL just programmed.