S2 FOB Programming

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S2 FOB Programming

Post by Kev » Sun Oct 28, 2007 1:52 pm

Been trying to program a fob I got from ebay, but I get can’t get it to work. I've been following the instructions in the owner’s manual:

1, Press, simultaneously, both buttons on a transmitter key until the key tale tell stops flashing (approx 10 secs). On release of the buttons, the key tell tale will light.

2, Repeat operation (1) for ALL the transmitter keys required to operate the system.

3, Enter the PIN: Turn the ignition on and off 3 times within 7 seconds; the security tell tale will light for 3 seconds.

4, Immediately the tell tale light goes out, switch ON the ignition.

5, Count the number of security tell tale flashes until equal to the first number of your PIN, then turn the ignition OFF then back ON again.

6, Repeat operation (5) for the remaining 3 digits of the PIN, remembering to turn the ignition OFF and back ON again after each code number. Note: If at any time a mistake is made when entering the PIN, turn the ignition OFF for 10 seconds and re-commence entering the PIN.

7, If the PIN is correct the tell tale light will be lit. Test operation of each transmitter key.


I get to entering the 2nd digit and when I turn the ignition OFF and then back ON again nothing happens. I should be getting the security tell tale flashing for the 3rd digit, but nothing happens. I’ve tried and tried, but always get stuck in the same place. :scratch :scratch

Anybody got any ideas?
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Post by r055 » Sun Oct 28, 2007 5:03 pm

is it the cobra teardop style fob?

if so, I had the same problem last year when following those instructions.
you dont need to enter a pin or anything.

IIRC you follow the instruction in the owners handbook... not the one in the workshop manual or the cobra instructions.

Really, REALLY simple! In fact, so simple, I forgot how to do it!
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Post by r055 » Sun Oct 28, 2007 5:14 pm

try this...

last post in the thread

http://www.scottishelises.com/phpbb/vie ... ight=cobra

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Post by Kev » Sun Oct 28, 2007 8:26 pm

Yeah its the teardrop fob. I was following the owners manual instructions, thats them above, straight out of the manual.

I looked at that post before but I cant do it because its a different alarm, I dont have the receptacle on the steering column.

Cheers anyway. Let us know if you remember. :thumbsup
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Post by robin » Mon Oct 29, 2007 8:16 am

S2 and S1 are completely different alarm systems.

There are at least 3 S1 alarm systems, each with a different system for FOB reprogramming.

There are at least 2 S2 alarm systems on the pre-Toyota models :-)

Assuming you are sure you have the correct FOB to match your car's system and you're sure you're doing what it says in the owner's manual I would call the factory for advice - they are quite helpful generally - there's a customer service number in the handbook I think - that's always a good place to start :-)


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