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2002 Toyota Tacoma Remote BAB237131-056
FCC IDBAB237131-056Part #08191-00922Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
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The 2002 Tacoma remote is a separate keyless entry fob, not a push-button start setup. The ignition key and the fob are two different things. A dead fob does not strand you, it just means no remote lock and unlock until you get it sorted. CR2032 is the battery. Before anything else, pop the back of the fob and swap the cell. These fobs lose range gradually as the battery drains, and owners often assume the fob is dead when the battery just hit the floor. Also worth knowing: the receiver module on these trucks is behind the driver kick panel on a lot of builds. If a fresh battery doesn't bring range back, that module and its wiring are the next thing to look at, not automatically a new fob.
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A guy out in the East End called me on a Saturday morning. He had two problems: the fob on his 2002 Tacoma had stopped working, and his spare was somewhere in a box from his last move. He wasn't stranded, the truck started fine, but he'd been manually locking and unlocking for two weeks and was tired of it.

When I got there he had already tried a new CR2032. Good instinct, wrong result. The battery swap hadn't done anything.

I pulled the fob apart on the hood of his truck. The battery contacts looked fine at a glance, but one of them had a slight inward bow, barely perceptible. The cell was sitting in there loose enough that vibration from driving was probably breaking contact intermittently. I cleaned the contacts and bent the clip back out to where it could hold the battery with real tension.

Then I walked him through a basic receiver test, standing at different distances from the truck, checking that lock and unlock were actually reaching the module. Everything came back. Full range, all three buttons responding.

He asked what it would have cost to just replace the whole fob and get it reprogrammed. I told him to call me when he finds that spare in the moving boxes. We can add it to the truck for a fraction of what the dealer would charge.

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What is the cheapest way to replace a lost or dead remote for a 2002 Tacoma?
Call a mobile locksmith before you call the dealer. The dealer route on a 2002 Tacoma remote means an appointment, waiting, and separate charges for the fob itself plus any programming. With EZ Car Keyz you get the fob and the programming done on site, in your driveway in Ojai, for way less than what the dealer wants. The ignition key on this truck is a separate item, so if you only need the remote replaced and you still have a working key, that keeps the job simpler and less expensive. Get that spare made while you still have one working fob. It is always cheaper than starting from zero.
How much harder is it when all remotes are lost versus just adding a spare?
Do aftermarket remotes work on a 2002 Tacoma, or do I need OEM?
My 2002 Tacoma remote only works when I'm standing right next to the truck. Is that a fob problem or a truck problem?
Can I program a replacement remote for my 2002 Tacoma myself, or do I need a locksmith?
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Toyota Tacoma Key Service Areas

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Santa Barbara
Santa BarbaraETA 30-35 min
Goleta
GoletaETA 30-35 min
Isla Vista
Isla VistaETA 30-35 min
Montecito
MontecitoETA 25-30 min
Carpinteria
CarpinteriaETA 20-25 min
Ojai
OjaiETA 20-25 min
Ventura
VenturaETA 10-15 min
Santa Paula
Santa PaulaETA 20-25 min
Fillmore
FillmoreETA 25-30 min
Oxnard
OxnardETA 10-15 min
Port Hueneme
Port HuenemeETA 10-15 min
Camarillo
CamarilloETA 15-20 min
Moorpark
MoorparkETA 25-30 min
Simi Valley
Simi ValleyETA 30-35 min
Thousand Oaks
Thousand OaksETA 20-25 min
Santa BarbaraGoletaMontecitoCarpinteriaOjaiVenturaSanta PaulaFillmoreOxnardPort HuenemeCamarilloMoorparkSimi ValleyThousand Oaks
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