I see that a lot of you have been able to program the fob, but what about the spare key? Doesn't it need to be cut to match the car?
2085037
I haven't bothered to get my spare key cut yet, though I probably should. I plan to go to my local hardware store and have them match the original. If the battery on the fob fails, you will need that key. I have a friend with a prius with no backup key. He has two fobs, neither of which have a cut key in them.To answer your question: No, you do not have to get the key cut in order to operate your car. It is a backup in case your fob fails and you are locked out of the car.
2085038
Yeah it does. I just went to old school lock smith and it cost 4 or 5 bucks.
2085039
I just used the original key. The steel key had been rarely used and fit fine both in the new fob and the door.
2085040
You don't have to cut the key but you certailnly can if you qant to. If you have the old key from a FOB that is no longer working, you can use that one.
2085041
I haven't bothered to get my spare key cut yet, though I probably should. I plan to go to my local hardware store and have them match the original. If the battery on the fob fails, you will need that key. I have a friend with a prius with no backup key. He has two fobs, neither of which have a cut key in them. To answer your question: No, you do not have to get the key cut in order to operate your car. It is a backup in case your fob fails and you are locked out of the car.
2085042
My dealership included the cutting of the key with my programming service. $60. This whole excercise is already overpriced without leaving little stuff out like that.
2085043
my local dealer cut it for me for only $10. The lock smith would have charged $35 but wouldn't cut it from someone's else's blank.
2085044
You are right, it does need to be cut - you would need to take it down to a locksmith.
319715
Yes Dennis you will need to have the key cut. However, I was under the impression that the fob would come with program instructions but it didn't have any at all, also the back panel piece is very flimsy and I had to use scotch tape to keep it intact. Overall great price for something dealers charge up to $300. Bucks for. I would purchase again.
92132
Any locksmith can cut this key. If you have two working keys you can program more yourself. If not, you'll need an automotive locksmith to program the vehicle to accept the new key. Go to www.autolocksmithfinder.com to find an automotive locksmith.
384485
No, everything I found said that you have to take them to your dealer to have them programmed. Which I did and even though the model numbers matched the original FOB, my dealer reported they would not program. BUT I did find out that my original FOBs were covered by the extended warranty, so I have had both the original ones replaced by the dealer for free.Sorry.
1416263
I bought the 4 button remote entry key to replaced my original key because the case on my original key broke. I had it cut at the dealer and just transfered my transponder chip because it does not come with it, unfortunately, even i had cut at the dealer, it did not work. I'ved tried to programmed it, but the car just keep cranking without starting.hope this will help.
939813
You need two keys to do it yourself otherwise you will need an automobile locksmith or dealer to do it for you. However, this key is still a good deal even if you plan to go to a dealer since a dealer will charge you $75-$100 for a new key and an additional $50-$100 to program it. When I got mine, I just took it to a local hardware store to have it cut and programmed it myself (since I had both original keys). If you have only one working key, go ahead and get this one, get it cut, and then take it to a dealer or locksmith for programming. At least you will only pay the dealer for the programming instead of paying for both the key and programming. Your savings should be about 50% over getting the actual key from the dealer.
781844
That's the problem. It needs to be programmed but I managed to get it done at Lowe's. They have the ability to make copies of keys w/ chips so I asked the guy if he can clone my working key to this blank no charge. I told him the key lost its programming. I got if cut elsewhere for $2.before bringing it to Lowe's
898431
I had one key and bought this. If you have two programmed keys, then you can do it yourself (youtube) If you only have one good key, then you will need to go to the dealer.
859365
Yes, also if you have another ne for the same car, you need to take it at the same time. All keys need reprogramming together.
1798683
Yes, programing required at a dealership as Fob has the electronics. Might be a good idea also to get a spare key.
1785740
Yes.It must be cut to shape as the other key already with you. And coded. .it works well.
45488
You cannot. Tried and failed. Ended up sending back to the seller. Bought a new Key Fob on ebay and paying the dealership to reprogram it and the one remaining one I had when we purchased the car.
419850
Unfortunately, I can't help you. I gave the blank to the dealer who cut the keys and transferred the electronics. I had to negotiate, but I think they did two keys for $80 total.
674636
No. You need to take it to a dealer or independent that has a Tech2 tool. They will be able to program the fob. I believe the existing key has to function well enough to start and run the car. If not, you may have other issues.
893031
Unfortunately you can't you have to take it to a dealership or call a locksmith to program it� I try to do it for my Ford and it didn't i had to spend more money but it was cheaoer than getting the key directly fron the dealership for sure!
664310
I would call the dealer and ask. I had my key cut at a locksmith but they could not program it so they gave me a # to someone who would come to me. Still saved $20 getting the dealer to program it, plus if it ever has problems I know where to find them.
859167
No, I didn't have to. The dealership had to reprogram the fob to work with my car but the metal key is the same.