You saved me from a big headache. My mistake was exactly what you pointed out - depressing the unlock button longer than 5 seconds. And I just couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong until I saw your video.
OMG man, I finally got my 2002 Sequoia to work with your 4runner video. I’ve tried this so many times reading from the owners manual until I watched your video and realized you had to go exactly five seconds or it won’t work. Thanks!
04 4runner onwer here, been watching some of your videos. Good content, I have to thank you i never knew about being able to program the locks. Fixed my biggest pet peeve about the vehicle. Thanks
Close all doors and switch the ignition to the “ON” position. Do not start the engine. Do one of the following depending on how you want the auto lock system to function: To make the doors automatically lock when shifting, shift the gear to “P” (you’re probably on “P” already), then press and hold button “Lock” button on the door. To make the doors automatically unlock when shifting, shift the gear to “P“, then press and hold the “Unlock” button on the door. To make the doors automatically lock when the vehicle reaches 12mph, shift the gear to “N“, then press and hold the “Lock” button on the door. To make the doors automatically unlock when the driver’s door is opened, shift the gear to “N“, then press and hold “Unlock” button on the door. To disable any of the door lock settings, simply repeat the procedure.
Hey Daniel Dickey, I just picked up a 2008, I like that it will "lock all doors when shifting out of P, but HATE that it auto unlocks when shifted back to Park. Can we get it to lock but NOT UNLOCK?
Thanks, @DanielADickey, this process also worked on my 2008 Toyota Avalon. Would just add that I did hold the door button for the previously recommended "exactly" 5 seconds.
OMG thank you! The trick is it HAS to be EXACTLY 5 seconds (like, within ± 500ms) or it doesn't work. I was following the manual and it doesn't say this. If you hold it for 4 or 6 seconds it won't work.
Omg it worked!😲 I kept messing up on my 5 seconds so I watched the video again and did everything along with the video and it worked on the first try!😁Thank you so much! 😀😀😀
@@CanadianGearhead If you do another video like this you should sho how you painted your emblems black because I've really been looking into doing it and don't know how.
Helped me out big time. Simplified my life backing out of garage to pick up family waiting on driveway. Did this on a 2006 Solara worked great .. Thanks...
Works on my '03 Sequoia. Apparently it has a 3rd setting for the door locks. It would lock when I shift out of park and just stay locked. Very annoying having to go back to the drivers door and hit the unlock button every time to open the rear hatch or any other door, even though I hadn't locked it myself. I did this process and it switched to locking when shifting out of park and unlocking when shifting back into park. I didn't continued toggling it to see what the other settings would do because it's late and that's what I wanted. Thanks for posting!!
@@takenote7085 at red lights someone can open your car to steal something or just to jump in it, it's the kind of thing that never happens, but when you are victim of that you have regrets to not have activated that feature
Or just drunk roommate comes up to your car at the light and tries to open the door. A game he loved to play. But hey I guess it kept people aware. RIP Jamie
So good! I have a 2007 Lexus GX470 and I had the same experience and this worked perfect. I only have one key so it’s important to me that it unlocks when I put the vehicle in park. Thank you for the tip!
Man i love this. Doors all not unlocking when you turn off the car was about as annoying as it gets. Now, my other annoyance is the damn key fob. For some reason I inadvertently hit the buttons all the time. Never had the issue with any other brand of vehicle. Looking for a replacement fob!!!
Thanks for giving me this shortcut. Makes a lot more sense than sifting thru vague, confusing, instructions I’m the manual. My issue is having the doors auto lock when I’m out of the vehicle which is incredibly annoying when your going in and out while loading. I don’t have access to my vehicle at the moment but I can’t wait to give your instructions a try! Got a good laugh at your cutaway to the cheering cheering crowd😂👏🏽
You did not need to drive, all you needed was turning the car on, shift to D, lock the doors and then shift it back to the P, if the 5 seconds rule worked, it will unlock the doors otherwise not 😂
The only 2 4runners I have that auto lock when you shift is my 2007 4runner sport and my 1997 limited none of my other 3rd gens do it my 2000 sr5 4x4 my 2000 limited 4x4 my 1999 limited 4x4 or my 2001 limited 4x4 it's very funny how that feature was put on limited 97 but it's rare to see in on any other limited 3rd gen there isn't many 4th gens with it other then limited and sport
Does anyone know how to disable the lock and unlock feature when using the keyhole on the tailgate to roll up the window? I don't want the truck to lock when I roll the window up.
Bro need help My car Toyota Avalon 1999 Suddenly the door lock stopped working and the power seat buttons are also not working Before it was working with key but without remote but now only the driver door opens with key not all the doors open Pls help
Thanks for this video! My 4Runner was set to only unlock front doors when I put it in park and it was driving and my wife crazy! Could you do a video on how to turn off the unlock/lock chime when you use your fob? Can’t seem to find a video on this for 4th gen. The chime is so annoying!
I’ve locked my keys in my car 3 times already. I’ve only had the car for about 5 months, it’s starting to get old having to wait for AAA outside my car! Hopefully this helps! P.s. I got my 5 seconds on the 1st try 😉
Took me a couple of tries too. I had to literally write down the instructions on a piece of paper and read them as fast as I could while performing said task lol Oh wait, Never Mind!! I am talking about trying to program an extra KeyFob.. BUT, that's for another video lol
Kiss Kiss: 🤣 same here with the key fob. Also, only 5 fobs can be programmed at a time. If a fob is not “learning,” memory could be full and you’ll need to reset.
I unlock my 4Runner using the key fob, set the keys down, and walk out to the car. Just as I arrive to open the door, the damn car auto locks all the doors!! What crazed engineer programs a car to Lock the doors shortly after you've Unlocked them??? Would LOVE to shut off this locking feature (or strangle the guy who created it . . . )
@@CanadianGearhead Yes, I'm guessing the Toyota engineers thought us owners too stupid to lock our own doors. So, the engineers decided they should think for us and lock our doors, even if we had intentionally UNlocked the doors 30 seconds earlier.
The manual says: "The timing of the [30 second] automatic door lock function can be changed. For details, contact your Toyota dealer." Our Toyota dealer has no idea what the manual is referring to. Any ideas?
DO NOT DO THIS IN A 2004 SR5!!! Only works with the lock position. Now it is worse and locks in on position. Only unlocks with door open or unlock button
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You saved me from a big headache. My mistake was exactly what you pointed out - depressing the unlock button longer than 5 seconds. And I just couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong until I saw your video.
OMG man, I finally got my 2002 Sequoia to work with your 4runner video. I’ve tried this so many times reading from the owners manual until I watched your video and realized you had to go exactly five seconds or it won’t work. Thanks!
04 4runner onwer here, been watching some of your videos. Good content, I have to thank you i never knew about being able to program the locks. Fixed my biggest pet peeve about the vehicle. Thanks
Close all doors and switch the ignition to the “ON” position. Do not start the engine.
Do one of the following depending on how you want the auto lock system to function:
To make the doors automatically lock when shifting, shift the gear to “P” (you’re probably on “P” already), then press and hold button “Lock” button on the door.
To make the doors automatically unlock when shifting, shift the gear to “P“, then press and hold the “Unlock” button on the door.
To make the doors automatically lock when the vehicle reaches 12mph, shift the gear to “N“, then press and hold the “Lock” button on the door.
To make the doors automatically unlock when the driver’s door is opened, shift the gear to “N“, then press and hold “Unlock” button on the door.
To disable any of the door lock settings, simply repeat the procedure.
This procedure Is not working on my 06 Highlander limited . Any advice please ?
Hey Daniel Dickey, I just picked up a 2008, I like that it will "lock all doors when shifting out of P, but HATE that it auto unlocks when shifted back to Park. Can we get it to lock but NOT UNLOCK?
Thanks, @DanielADickey, this process also worked on my 2008 Toyota Avalon. Would just add that I did hold the door button for the previously recommended "exactly" 5 seconds.
does this also work for 2013 corolla xli exactly?
OMG thank you! The trick is it HAS to be EXACTLY 5 seconds (like, within ± 500ms) or it doesn't work. I was following the manual and it doesn't say this. If you hold it for 4 or 6 seconds it won't work.
Thank you for breaking it down! EXACTLY 5 seconds helped lol
Omg it worked!😲 I kept messing up on my 5 seconds so I watched the video again and did everything along with the video and it worked on the first try!😁Thank you so much! 😀😀😀
Dude. Thx a ton. For the life of me I couldn't figure this out with the manual. This worked for my 2018 4runner.
Great video. I have a 2003 v8 4runner and all your videos really help me figure my way around my car. Please do more videos like this
If people keep watching them, I'll keep making them!
@@CanadianGearhead If you do another video like this you should sho how you painted your emblems black because I've really been looking into doing it and don't know how.
@@josiahsansone6401 The previous owner did mine but maybe I'll touch them up when it's warm enough
@@CanadianGearhead Sweet
Useful information starts at 1:05...You're welcome I saved you a minute.
Helped me out big time. Simplified my life backing out of garage to pick up family waiting on driveway.
Did this on a 2006 Solara worked great .. Thanks...
Works on my '03 Sequoia. Apparently it has a 3rd setting for the door locks. It would lock when I shift out of park and just stay locked. Very annoying having to go back to the drivers door and hit the unlock button every time to open the rear hatch or any other door, even though I hadn't locked it myself. I did this process and it switched to locking when shifting out of park and unlocking when shifting back into park. I didn't continued toggling it to see what the other settings would do because it's late and that's what I wanted.
Thanks for posting!!
Glad it worked on the Sequoia too!
You’re video was the only one on RUclips that helped me do this. Smh the timing really helped I did it the same time with you.
Thanks! I thought mine was just broken or something. I now have renewed confidence and will try again!
Wish there was a third option: never lock unless I choose to lock!
There is. Instead of using unlock in the sequence, hold down lock. Put mine in manual only mode. You're welcome.
Yeah that's right. You just use the same thing you used to engage a feature to disengage it. Full manual is easy sleezy lemon pezee
@sicsempertyrannis83 this made my 04 sr5 only lock in on position. Now I can't get it back either
Thanks SO MUCH!! This also worked on a 2008 Lexus RX350. Kinda a glorified Toyota anyway!! The KEY as you mentioned is the 5 seconds.
Thanks just did it on my 4runner and it worked
I’d recommend using the stopwatch feature on iPhone it counts better then I do.
Youre the man for putting this video up. Saved me 10minutes looking it up myself.
thanks man. you saved me heaps of time trying to figure this out! the five second tip was a huge help.
I love my 4 runner but utterly despise that auto door lock. Thanks so much for this video, you saved my vehicle from another kick in the tire! ❤️
It should lock when you start the car immediately. That is the safest option. So people can’t jump in and assault you In the parking lot
Just use your Ninja skills..~(Sensei)
Why would you want to be locked in a moving vehicle?
@@takenote7085 at red lights someone can open your car to steal something or just to jump in it, it's the kind of thing that never happens, but when you are victim of that you have regrets to not have activated that feature
Or just drunk roommate comes up to your car at the light and tries to open the door. A game he loved to play. But hey I guess it kept people aware.
RIP Jamie
You said you will change it to automatic as you start not when moving
So good! I have a 2007 Lexus GX470 and I had the same experience and this worked perfect. I only have one key so it’s important to me that it unlocks when I put the vehicle in park. Thank you for the tip!
Thank you so much I have been scared for so long. Finally I feel safe
Man i love this. Doors all not unlocking when you turn off the car was about as annoying as it gets. Now, my other annoyance is the damn key fob. For some reason I inadvertently hit the buttons all the time. Never had the issue with any other brand of vehicle. Looking for a replacement fob!!!
Thanks for giving me this shortcut. Makes a lot more sense than sifting thru vague, confusing, instructions I’m the manual.
My issue is having the doors auto lock when I’m out of the vehicle which is incredibly annoying when your going in and out while loading. I don’t have access to my vehicle at the moment but I can’t wait to give your instructions a try!
Got a good laugh at your cutaway to the cheering cheering crowd😂👏🏽
Which wire do I snip to have full control of my doors?
The most useful video I have seen on this issue! 👍
Would this trick work with 2006-12 RAV4s as well? My RAV4 does not auto door lock-unlock feature
Ya bro you just saved me a trip to the dealer. Thanks. 10/10
Glad it helped!
Thanks for info. This worked on my 2003 GX470
Good to know for anyone who might be wondering 👍
Great video.May i ask how to set press one time to unlock all doors?
Can you make a video on how to mute the locking/unlocking beeps? I’m thinking about removing the piezo.
can u tell me how to do it when u shift out of PARK
Thanks for the video.
I have 2009 Toyota Avensis European model and it worked.
All the best !
Thank you so much, we tried this over and over again but the whole issue was we were holding the button for too long. Thank you thank you thank you!
Glad you got it sorted out!
Ok. Good video. And how to get back (stock) version? My Corolla 2006 programmed too, when selector moves to D point, all doors lock automatically.
How did you do it?
@@osaremensamuel3895 just try to find on youtube. It was in my car as default option. And I have changed to NO LOCK after Ignition ON.
Do you have one on a 2001 Lexus gs300 rear door lock actuator
Please kindly show how to get the Auto Lock function on my 2015 Toyota Prado
I tried this. Took me 3 tries. It works. Lol
Any hope for Pajero 2010 ???
This was very helpful. It didn't work the first try but it did on the second try 👍🏾👍🏾
Do this work on a 2004 Toyota fortuner 4x4 SUV?
This work on 2013 Tacoma too?
Do all the doors have to be completely shut because my rear hatch wont seal lock
Is it work on Toyota Prius 2007
Worked on my Lexus '05 GX470! Thank you!
before when I stopped and put on park the driver's door unlocked itself and now why?
I tired it, it doesn’t do anything when I drive over 13mph. Wonder what is wrong
Why do you need to lock your doors when you are driving ? I'm trying to figure out how to turn ALL auto locking OFF.
Does it work for 2000-05 RAV4?
You did not need to drive, all you needed was turning the car on, shift to D, lock the doors and then shift it back to the P, if the 5 seconds rule worked, it will unlock the doors otherwise not 😂
Thanks brother! I got it on the first try
It really worked , thanks a lot.
The only 2 4runners I have that auto lock when you shift is my 2007 4runner sport and my 1997 limited none of my other 3rd gens do it my 2000 sr5 4x4 my 2000 limited 4x4 my 1999 limited 4x4 or my 2001 limited 4x4 it's very funny how that feature was put on limited 97 but it's rare to see in on any other limited 3rd gen there isn't many 4th gens with it other then limited and sport
Does anyone know how to disable the lock and unlock feature when using the keyhole on the tailgate to roll up the window? I don't want the truck to lock when I roll the window up.
The same for gx470, I used my watch for accuracy as you said.
Dumb question but can you do a video on how to set up your mirrors and chair with the program set button?
Good idea! I'll put it on the list
Bro need help
My car Toyota Avalon 1999
Suddenly the door lock stopped working and the power seat buttons are also not working
Before it was working with key but without remote but now only the driver door opens with key not all the doors open
Pls help
Is that the same procedure for the Tacoma?
Not sure, I'll try it on my 2nd gen but it might not have this function
I am really waiting for somebody to get that done right! thanks for the vid CGH!
Bro you're a life saver thank you for that
Thanks for this video! My 4Runner was set to only unlock front doors when I put it in park and it was driving and my wife crazy! Could you do a video on how to turn off the unlock/lock chime when you use your fob? Can’t seem to find a video on this for 4th gen. The chime is so annoying!
What was the song in the beginning great vibe. Sorry non auto related lol. Great video
My back door hatch opened last week next day nothing I can't get my back hatch open 06 Toyota 4Runner
Thank you so much ❤
Thanks dude i never knew i could do this 😅
Did it on my 3rd try, finally my doors stay locked when I shift into park😩🤟🏻
Loved that
Loves from Afghanistan 🇦🇫 ❤
Can you do a backup camera
Thinking about upgrading the audio in the future, might include one
Will this work on a 2008 Tacoma?
Guess you'll have to try it to find out
It's working properly
Worked on a 2015 4Runner as well. Had to be 5 seconds for sure.
Thanks mate.
I’ve locked my keys in my car 3 times already. I’ve only had the car for about 5 months, it’s starting to get old having to wait for AAA outside my car! Hopefully this helps!
P.s. I got my 5 seconds on the 1st try 😉
Does this work for 3rd gen?
No idea, try it and find out
Can it lock when I hit my brakes?
I don't think so
Suuper!!! Thank you so much
thanks alot dude :) I asked for it :)
Awesome, I couldn't remember who it was 👍
@@CanadianGearhead check my comment on ''9 Interesting 4th Gen TOYOTA 4RUNNER Features''
Amazing! Thank you.
Thanks for watching
I thought I was never going to get it
Took me a couple of tries too. I had to literally write down the instructions on a piece of paper and read them as fast as I could while performing said task lol
Oh wait, Never Mind!! I am talking about trying to program an extra KeyFob.. BUT, that's for another video lol
Great vid CGH! One of the first things I reprogrammed when I got my used T4R.
Kiss Kiss: 🤣 same here with the key fob. Also, only 5 fobs can be programmed at a time. If a fob is not “learning,” memory could be full and you’ll need to reset.
Canadian Gearhead will this work on a 2008 Tacoma?
I did try on my 06 Highlander limited for several times and unfortunately not working for probably particular this Model ?
Any advice or Help please !
Anyone get this to work on Fj Cruiser?
Toyota hilux pickup japan 2019 door lock not working remort control also not working
Thanks for mentioning it wont do it until u release the button 🎉i would add if u dont want it to lock hold the lock button 5 seconds not unlock
Is actually after 4 seconds of switch being ON , then 5 seconds on the unlock switch. That’s how it worked for me after trying the ten second rule 😞
Good job
Thank you
Also works for Rav4
Good to know!
Being from Mars, I don't like humans
I unlock my 4Runner using the key fob, set the keys down, and walk out to the car. Just as I arrive to open the door, the damn car auto locks all the doors!! What crazed engineer programs a car to Lock the doors shortly after you've Unlocked them???
Would LOVE to shut off this locking feature (or strangle the guy who created it . . . )
I think it does that if you haven't opened the door within 30 seconds so you don't accidentally hit the button and leave it unlocked
@@CanadianGearhead Yes, I'm guessing the Toyota engineers thought us owners too stupid to lock our own doors.
So, the engineers decided they should think for us and lock our doors, even if we had intentionally UNlocked the doors 30 seconds earlier.
The manual says:
"The timing of the [30 second] automatic door lock function can be changed. For details, contact your Toyota dealer." Our Toyota dealer has no idea what the manual is referring to. Any ideas?
@@staceyjenkins6242 They might be able to plug their tool into the computer and change how long it takes to re lock them
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wow it really does have to be 5 seconds
Yes IS five second hold EXACTLY. Not six not seven. FIVE
DO NOT DO THIS IN A 2004 SR5!!! Only works with the lock position. Now it is worse and locks in on position. Only unlocks with door open or unlock button
41 people didn't get it
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Will this work on a 2014 tacoma ?