Randy Wildebrandt Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 We just bought a '02 Camry LE. I have a suspicion that the car might have had a Toyota Keyless Entry system on it. But we didn't get any key fobs with the car. I was wondering if there might be some place on the car where I could look to see the Keyless Entry system. We had an aftermarket system put on one of our other cars. That resulted in a small electronics box getting placed under the dash. But I suspect a factory or dealer installed system might well look different. Thanks for any tips! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leighcm Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 We just bought a '02 Camry LE.I have a suspicion that the car might have had a Toyota Keyless Entry system on it. But we didn't get any key fobs with the car. I was wondering if there might be some place on the car where I could look to see the Keyless Entry system. We had an aftermarket system put on one of our other cars. That resulted in a small electronics box getting placed under the dash. But I suspect a factory or dealer installed system might well look different. Thanks for any tips! Did you check under the driver's seat? Some of those older Camrys had a box there. If you give me the VIN, I can tell you if it came with factory-installed keyless or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Wildebrandt Posted March 1, 2009 Author Share Posted March 1, 2009 I looked under the driver seat as you suggested. There was nothing obvious there. (Like a loose electronics box). I also looked around and felt around under the dash. Again, I didn't see anything that resembled what was in our other car. My guess is it doesn't have keyless. I had seen a service order from the original owner from about 9 months after she bought the car. One of the things she asked about was a replacement battery for the transmitter. It was a 2032 battery. Anyway, the VIN is 4t1be30k12u576605 . If it isn't too hard I wouldn't mind seeing all the features the car has. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leighcm Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 I looked under the driver seat as you suggested.There was nothing obvious there. (Like a loose electronics box). I also looked around and felt around under the dash. Again, I didn't see anything that resembled what was in our other car. My guess is it doesn't have keyless. I had seen a service order from the original owner from about 9 months after she bought the car. One of the things she asked about was a replacement battery for the transmitter. It was a 2032 battery. Anyway, the VIN is 4t1be30k12u576605 . If it isn't too hard I wouldn't mind seeing all the features the car has. Thanks again! Here's the options your car had from the factory: 50 STATE EMISSIONS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM DRVR & FRT PASS SIDE AIRBAGS FRONT & REAR CURTAIN AIRBAGS PACKAGE #2: KEYLESS ENTRY,POWER DRIVER SEAT,JBL PREM ETR/CASS/CD W/8 SPKRS IN 6 LOCATIONS CARPET/CARGO MAT SET See if you can get in touch with the previous owner...maybe she has an extra remote lying around somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Wildebrandt Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 Wow, thanks for the info. That is my car. It has all that equipment. I called Toyota parts to see about getting a new remote. They said I would need to bring it into service to confirm that it had keyless and to figure out what remote to use. So then I talked to service. He said that all 02 Camry LE's with power locks had a factory keyless entry system. He was puzzled why parts couldn't figure out what remote to use so he called them. When he came back to me he said I would need to bring it in for analysis, that the remotes would likely be hundreds of dollars, and there would be a $50 programming charge. He then referred me to a place in town that does remote entry/start and said he had used them before. So I went there. They confirmed the car had factory keyless. But they could only add a new system to the car. They couldn't provide me with new remotes. So I came home. Then I looked through the owner's manual and the manual actually gives the part number - GQ43VT14T. So I checked on ebay and found a couple of very inexpensive ones that are supposed to come with programming instructions. If all that works out I should end up saving at least $125. For some reason, I don't think the original owner used the remotes. I say that because I've noticed that the driver's door lock seems very worn. Plus there are a lot of paint scrapes around the lock. Making me think the car was always unlocked manually. Thanks again for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leighcm Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Maybe the original owner never had the remotes...or didn't know how to use them. Anyway, I know there's a simple way you can program them on your own, but I've completely forgotten how to do it. You should probably do a little google-ing and find out how to do it. If the dealer is charging you about $50 for programming, it's probably only a half hour job...that's about the going rate for a half hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Wildebrandt Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 I got the programming instructions from the seller on ebay. They are pretty unusual. But if they work that will be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Wildebrandt Posted March 5, 2009 Author Share Posted March 5, 2009 Well, I got my two remotes and followed the instructions for programming at this site: 2002 Camry Remote Programming Instructions They worked fine. Saved myself a nice piece of change! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsevere Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 I know this thread is a bit old - but I just bought a 1994 Camry LE (fourth owner I am) :) I was wondering if my car may have came with keyless entry. The keys I was given are just reproduced keys (not the original) - although I got two keys - the owner I purchased it from had only owned it for two years ....and she doesn't remember any remotes. If it helps - my VIN number is 4T1SK12E2RU446427 I am REALLY hoping someone says it did come with - but would not be surprised if it didn't - seems like a pretty standard LE model - someone put in an aftermarket radio so I am not even sure what the radio looked like from the factory. It also has no sunroof or leather - but hey - the air conditioning still works with 192,000 miles! :) Thanks for any/all help folks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsevere Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 oh - and the center console arm rest needs a replacement if anyone would know of a cheap one (brown interior) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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