If the work was done correctly and the key correctly programmed it would seem the car developed an unrelated fault sometime during the replacement. That isn't impossible but it is a bit unlikely so the chances are greater there is either something wrong with the work or doing the work has created a new fault or the key programming wasn't good.
I suggest you revisit the work and double check everything as a first step.
SOURCE: programming a 1995 toyota avalon key fob
To program a remote... note that you must not delay more than 10 seconds between any of the operations.
Driver's door open, all other doors closed, key removed from the ignition switch.
Insert key into ignitions switch, then remove it.
Press LOCK then UNLOCK on the vehicle door lock control switch at 1 second intervals 5 times.
close and re-open drivers door.
Press LOCK and UNLOCK on the vehicle door lock control switch at 1 second intervals 5 times
Insert Key into ignition switch.
Switch ignition ON and OFF once to program a remote transmitter code while retaining the original codes or twice to program a remote transmitter code while erasing the original codes. three times to check how many remote transmitters are currently registered, or 5 times to erase all registered codes.
Remove Key from ignition switch.
System should now lock and unlock vehicle. Once, twice or five times depending which mode has been selected. It will lock and unlock one to four times slowly, to indicate the number of remote transmitters registered if you chose option 3.
Press and hold remote transmitter LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time.
Press LOCK remote button for 1 second: System should now lock and unlock vehicle once to confirm, twice to indicate registration has failed.
NOTE: to exit programming mode, close drivers door or insert key in the ignition.
NOTE: a maximum of 4 remote transmitters can be programmed
SOURCE: steering column locked
temporary solution is to put the key in the ignition and tap on the end that attaches to the ring vdery gently with something like a pocket knife. this allows the pin to fall into place and work better. try to keep the key in an unbound... not against either the clockwise limit or counterclockwise limit.... as you are tapping. if this works, lubricate the lock and get it to a locksmith before it quits working all together and the lock needs to be drilled
It sounds like you have a bad actuator. This is attached to the starter and has a solonoid that pushes the starter motor gears into the engine gear. If the solonoid is faulty this may happen. Also check alignment of the same.
SOURCE: toyota avalon 2000 code p0773 solenoid e, electrical
P0773 TOYOTA - Shift Solenoid E Electrical Malfunction
Possible causes- Faulty shift solenoid E valve
- Shift solenoid E valve harness or connectors
- Shift solenoid E valve circuit is open or shorted
- Low transmission fluid level
- Dirty transmission fluid (common cause of code)
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