2010 Scion xB

2010 Scion xB Smart Key Remote Fob Programming Instructions

Important Note: These instructions apply to programming the remote functions of a Remote Head Key. The mechanical key blade must be cut and the immobilizer chip programmed by a qualified technician.

The remote system offers four programming modes:

Confirmation Mode: Check how many remotes are currently registered.

Add Mode: Add a new remote without deleting existing ones.

Rewrite Mode: Erase all remotes and register new ones.

Prohibition Mode: Delete all remotes and disable remote locking features. Confirmation Mode – Check the Number of Programmed Remotes Begin with the key removed from the ignition. Keep the driver’s door open and unlocked.

  • Step 1: Insert the key into the ignition and remove it.
  • Step 2: Within 5 seconds, repeat Step 1.
  • Step 3: Within 40 seconds, close and open the driver’s door twice, then insert and remove the key again.
  • Step 4: Within another 40 seconds, close and open the door twice more, insert the key again, and close the driver’s door.
  • Step 5: Turn the ignition from LOCK to ON to OFF three times, pausing one second at each position.
  • Step 6: Remove the key from the ignition.

The doors will lock and unlock several times. The number of lock/unlock cycles indicates how many remotes are registered. If the doors lock/unlock five times, no remotes are currently programmed. Add Mode – Add a New Remote Without Erasing Existing Ones Start with the key out, driver’s door open and unlocked.

  • Step 1: Insert and remove the key from the ignition.
  • Step 2: Within 5 seconds, insert and remove the key again.
  • Step 3: Within 40 seconds, close and open the driver’s door twice, then insert and remove the key again.
  • Step 4: Within the next 40 seconds, close and open the door twice again, insert the key, and close the driver’s door.
  • Step 5: Turn the ignition from LOCK to ON to OFF once, pausing for one second at each position.
  • Step 6: Remove the key. The doors will lock and unlock once, indicating Add Mode is active.
  • Step 7: Within 40 seconds, press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the remote simultaneously, then release.
  • Step 8: Within 3 seconds, press any button on the remote and release. One lock/unlock confirms success. Two lock/unlocks indicate failure.
  • Step 9: To program more remotes, repeat Steps 7 and 8 within 40 seconds.
  • Step 10: Insert the key or open a door to exit programming mode.

Rewrite Mode – Erase All Remotes and Add New Ones Begin with the key out, driver’s door open and unlocked.

  • Step 1: Insert and remove the key.
  • Step 2: Within 5 seconds, repeat Step 1.
  • Step 3: Within 40 seconds, close and open the driver’s door twice, then insert and remove the key.
  • Step 4: Within the next 40 seconds, close and open the door twice again, insert the key, and close the door.
  • Step 5: Turn the ignition from LOCK to ON to OFF two times, pausing one second in each position.
  • Step 6: Remove the key. The doors will lock and unlock twice, confirming Rewrite Mode is active.
  • Step 7: Within 40 seconds, press LOCK and UNLOCK on the remote simultaneously, then release.
  • Step 8: Within 3 seconds, press any button and release. One lock/unlock confirms successful registration. Two lock/unlocks indicate failure.
  • Step 9: Repeat Steps 7 and 8 for any additional remotes.
  • Step 10: Insert the key or open the door to complete the process.

Prohibition Mode – Erase All Remotes and Disable Remote Locking Begin with the key removed and the driver’s door open and unlocked.

  • Step 1: Insert and remove the key.
  • Step 2: Within 5 seconds, repeat Step 1.
  • Step 3: Within 40 seconds, close and open the driver’s door twice, then insert and remove the key.
  • Step 4: Within the next 40 seconds, close and open the door twice again, insert the key, and close the door.
  • Step 5: Turn the ignition from LOCK to ON to OFF five times, pausing one second at each position.
  • Step 6: Remove the key. The doors will lock and unlock five times, confirming all remotes have been erased and the wireless door lock system is deactivated.