Finally! How to program a non-SKS key/fob. Detailed!

[Squalled]

First time poster with a couple of questions.....

From what I understand from reading this topic, it is possible to make an additional Fob work for starting the car and remote unlock function buttons on the device without dealing with Toyota.

Will this method work on a prius that has the SKS in it? (I don't want the SKS enabled on the FO I am aware that I would need a silver emblem for SKS anyway.

Does this work on 2009's?

From what I have read I think it will, but I just want to know from someone who knows a little bit more about this so I can save whatever the programming fee is going to be from my dealer.

[IndySteve]

Originally Posted by Squalled

First time poster with a couple of questions.....

From what I understand from reading this topic, it is possible to make an additional Fob work for starting the car and remote unlock function buttons on the device without dealing with Toyota.

Will this method work on a prius that has the SKS in it? (I don't want the SKS enabled on the FO I am aware that I would need a silver emblem for SKS anyway.

Does this work on 2009's?

From what I have read I think it will, but I just want to know from someone who knows a little bit more about this so I can save whatever the programming fee is going to be from my dealer.

It works on silver SKS systems. I got the ignition function to work but not the lock/unlock buttons. The smart system, of course, doesn't work. You have to put it into the ignition slot. Don't know if works on 09 models.

Sure would like to hear from someone who got the locks to work on a silver key fob....how do you do it? Maybe it is related to the limit on the key fob itself.

[GaryGarland]

Hi sorry to rehash this over and over - what i'd like to do is add a key to my SKS system - even if i add a non-smart key - then my plan would be to stash the metal key "somewhere" - probably with a magnet under the car - and then stash the spare key inside the car - in case i need roadside assistance to get in, i could then still use the key by putting the non-smart key in the slot. Does anyone know if this is viable? and does anyone have recommendations of where/how to mount the metal key outside the car? many thanks!
(for what it's worth, 2009 package 6) - thanks!

[echase]

Originally Posted by GaryGarland

Hi sorry to rehash this over and over - what i'd like to do is add a key to my SKS system - even if i add a non-smart key - then my plan would be to stash the metal key "somewhere" - probably with a magnet under the car - and then stash the spare key inside the car ... Does anyone know if this is viable?

I took a spare key from my totaled non-sks '06 and used it in my SKS-enabled '08. Fob works in the slot, must use the metal key for entry. ($7 at the dealer). Took me about 5 tries to make it work using these instructions.

[GaryGarland]

Originally Posted by echase

I took a spare key from my totaled non-sks '06 and used it in my SKS-enabled '08. Fob works in the slot, must use the metal key for entry. ($7 at the dealer). Took me about 5 tries to make it work using these instructions.

Thanks for the reply - did the FOB also work remotely (via buttons, not SKS?)
Many thanks!!!!

[echase]

Mine did not, but someone else here had success doing that with a slightly altered method I have not tried.

[EV Driver]

I just bought a 2008 Pruis that only came with one key. I successfully used the programming method above on a used 2006 key and have the door locks working and the car starting.

Also, I checked with my local Toyota dealer. They have the metal key blanks for $10, which includes cutting it. I will probably get one tomorrow.

[GaryGarland]

that's great news! have both of my sks keys - i bought a used sks key on ebay (gulp) and a used non-sks key from ebay as well - i plan to take a hike to my place of purchase (about 35 miles away) and get my free oil change and car wash, but i'll also see about having them program that third key for sks, and the 4th key for non-sks use (with the intention that would probalby be the "valet key" or else i'd velcro it to a hidden place in the car so if i somehow lost the key, AAA could get me in, and then the key would be usable...

[RobH]

Originally Posted by GaryGarland

that's great news! have both of my sks keys - i bought a used sks key on ebay (gulp) and a used non-sks key from ebay as well - i plan to take a hike to my place of purchase (about 35 miles away) and get my free oil change and car wash, but i'll also see about having them program that third key for sks, and the 4th key for non-sks use (with the intention that would probalby be the "valet key" or else i'd velcro it to a hidden place in the car so if i somehow lost the key, AAA could get me in, and then the key would be usable...

Gary: Save some money by registering the keyslot function yourself (only) for both keyfobs. I've heard way too many stories about how the SKS (remote/proximity) function cannot be registered with a used SKS keyfob. Note that EV_Driver has the base package which uses a non-SKS keyfob.

[GaryGarland]

Originally Posted by RobH

Gary: Save some money by registering the keyslot function yourself (only) for both keyfobs. I've heard way too many stories about how the SKS (remote/proximity) function cannot be registered with a used SKS keyfob. Note that EV_Driver has the base package which uses a non-SKS keyfob.

thanks Rob - i'm trying not to be too stupid about this - i "jumped the gun" when i ordered both keys on ebay the same day that i read posts about bricking the car without having a single key available (and before i saw the post about the scantool or whatever toyota does for the master clear/reprogram)
as far as i understand, i can have a total of 4 keys at the same time? i'm fine if 2 are sks and the others are not, even if one of them has the silver - there are worse things in life than pressing the unlock button - as long as the thing works.
however, if there's a chance the dealer can do some voodoo and make my used silver key SKS, that would be a nice bonus (to me)
i'd be interested to learn if anyone has had success in having the dealer reprogram a used sks key - thanks!