Used Smart Key Programming

msirach · 08-18-2007, 10:06 AM

I bought a used smart key off of Ebay. My son took it to the local dealer to have it programmed.
They worked with it and could not get it programmed. My son called me and I talked to the tech. I suggested that he call their tech line. He said it wasn't necessary since he had programmed a bunch of new ones recently.Hesaid the battery tested good , but it just wouldn't accept the programming. He said the fob was bad.

Does anyone have the name of a dealership that have SUCCESSFULLY programmed a USED Smart KEY?

It was really aggravating that they charged $40 to NOT program it!

qbee42 · 08-18-2007, 10:41 AM

Is it the correct version of key? The old SKS fobs will not work with the new Prius, or the other way around.

Tom

bestmapman · 08-18-2007, 10:46 AM

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Is it the correct version of key? The old SKS fobs will not work with the new Prius, or the other way around.

Tom
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Maybe it is broke. Maybe that's why it's used.

qbee42 · 08-18-2007, 10:56 AM

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Maybe it is broke. Maybe that's why it's used.
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The broken ones work equally well with both the old and new Prius.

Tom

galaxee · 08-18-2007, 12:57 PM

DH has programmed SKS fobs that customers have brought in to him, but i guess maybe they could have all been brand new ones. he's never had an issue with it.

msirach · 08-18-2007, 01:40 PM

DH has programmed SKS fobs that customers have brought in to him, but i guess maybe they could have all been brand new ones. he's never had an issue with it.

Who is DH??

Is it the correct version of key? The old SKS fobs will not work with the new Prius, or the other way around.

According to everything I had read, it is the correct fob. We have an 05 and the Ebay fob looks exactly like ours.

Maybe it is broke. Maybe that's why it's used.

A lot of Prius that are sold used, do not have the second fob or the cargo cover with them. I have a friend that buys used cars at auctions such as Manheim, and a lot are without a second fob or cargo cover. The seller can get a $150 or so for a used fob and a cargo cover.

galaxee · 08-18-2007, 01:54 PM

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DH has programmed SKS fobs that customers have brought in to him, but i guess maybe they could have all been brand new ones. he's never had an issue with it.

Who is DH??
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my husband. here, i updated my signature to explain.

msirach · 08-19-2007, 02:35 AM

Thanks! If he has done a used one, let me know.

galaxee · 08-19-2007, 11:28 AM

that's what i was trying to say. he doesn't know if they were used or new because he never asked. customers have brought in fobs that he has programmed successfully.

now if they don't fire him for taking medical leave last week, he can ask the next time this situation pops up.

08-18-2007, 10:06 AM	#1
msirach Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 306 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 10 Thanked 27 Times in 20 Posts Friends: 0	I bought a used smart key off of Ebay. My son took it to the local dealer to have it programmed. They worked with it and could not get it programmed. My son called me and I talked to the tech. I suggested that he call their tech line. He said it wasn't necessary since he had programmed a bunch of new ones recently.Hesaid the battery tested good , but it just wouldn't accept the programming. He said the fob was bad. Does anyone have the name of a dealership that have SUCCESSFULLY programmed a USED Smart KEY? It was really aggravating that they charged $40 to NOT program it! __________________ 2010Prius IV Blizzard Pearl Solar(wife's) 2010Insight II Spectrum White Pearl (daughter's) 2008 Prius Touring (Sons's @ UVA)) 2000 Honda Insight (mine)

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08-18-2007, 10:41 AM	#2
qbee42 My other car is a boat Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 17,719 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: N/A Package: #7 Thanks: 1,353 Thanked 2,792 Times in 1,875 Posts Friends: 19	Is it the correct version of key? The old SKS fobs will not work with the new Prius, or the other way around. Tom

08-18-2007, 12:57 PM	#5
galaxee mostly benevolent Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MD Posts: 9,810 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: N/A Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 331 Times in 85 Posts Friends: 27	DH has programmed SKS fobs that customers have brought in to him, but i guess maybe they could have all been brand new ones. he's never had an issue with it.

08-18-2007, 01:40 PM	#6
msirach Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 306 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 10 Thanked 27 Times in 20 Posts Friends: 0	DH has programmed SKS fobs that customers have brought in to him, but i guess maybe they could have all been brand new ones. he's never had an issue with it. Who is DH?? Is it the correct version of key? The old SKS fobs will not work with the new Prius, or the other way around. According to everything I had read, it is the correct fob. We have an 05 and the Ebay fob looks exactly like ours. Maybe it is broke. Maybe that's why it's used. A lot of Prius that are sold used, do not have the second fob or the cargo cover with them. I have a friend that buys used cars at auctions such as Manheim, and a lot are without a second fob or cargo cover. The seller can get a $150 or so for a used fob and a cargo cover.

08-19-2007, 02:35 AM	#8
msirach Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 306 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 10 Thanked 27 Times in 20 Posts Friends: 0	Thanks! If he has done a used one, let me know.

08-19-2007, 11:28 AM	#9
galaxee mostly benevolent Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MD Posts: 9,810 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: N/A Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 331 Times in 85 Posts Friends: 27	that's what i was trying to say. he doesn't know if they were used or new because he never asked. customers have brought in fobs that he has programmed successfully. now if they don't fire him for taking medical leave last week, he can ask the next time this situation pops up.