lost remote key
Just found out that Toyota dealer wants $400 to replace remote keyless starter on my tch. Has anyone got a better deal or can refer me to one?:embarass:
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Re: lost remote key
Originally Posted by BILLC4
(Post 114191)
Just found out that Toyota dealer wants $400 to replace remote keyless starter on my tch. Has anyone got a better deal or can refer me to one?:embarass:
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Re: lost remote key
Maybe you can find YOUR ORIGINAL KEY FOB on eBay! :P
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Here you go:
http://motors.search.ebay.com/HYQ14AAB_W0QQfromZR40 Those fobs have the same ID numbers as the TCH fob. If programming can be done for $50 then you've just saved $200. Another option would be to try the various online Toyota parts dealers. |
Re: lost remote key
I would be a good idea to get a second fob.
From what I've learned, you can not pair a new fob to the TCH without also having an existing fob that is already paired. If you end up loosing both fobs the only way to replace a fob would be to purchase a new Smartkey ECU and new fobs. The cost of that would exceed by a factor of two the price you paid for the Smartkey system that came with the car. I am not sure but I also hear it said a fob can be paired to only one car. Once paired it can not be paired again. So be careful of any Ebay sales. If the seller is dumping some fobs that are already paired with a totalled car you may not be able to pair it with your car. I reiterate I do not have first hand experience proving that limitation. |
Re: lost remote key
Remember that the backup door key for the vehicle is located in the fob. You may get the electronic doorfob to work, but (I assume) you won't get the right door key.
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Re: lost remote key
Originally Posted by Scooters
(Post 114891)
Remember that the backup door key for the vehicle is located in the fob. You may get the electronic doorfob to work, but (I assume) you won't get the right door key.
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I sure love the technology of the FOB but dread the day I need to replace one...:(
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Originally Posted by schmidtj
(Post 114569)
I would be a good idea to get a second fob.
From what I've learned, you can not pair a new fob to the TCH without also having an existing fob that is already paired. If you end up loosing both fobs the only way to replace a fob would be to purchase a new Smartkey ECU and new fobs. The cost of that would exceed by a factor of two the price you paid for the Smartkey system that came with the car. I am not sure but I also hear it said a fob can be paired to only one car. Once paired it can not be paired again. So be careful of any Ebay sales. If the seller is dumping some fobs that are already paired with a totalled car you may not be able to pair it with your car. I reiterate I do not have first hand experience proving that limitation. |
Re: lost remote key
Originally Posted by Al Froio
(Post 114976)
Didn't you get two fobs when the TCH was delivered? I did.
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