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Old 08-12-2008, 10:27 PM   #1
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I was wondering if it is possible to reprogram a non toyota smart key to work with the prius. If so how
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Old 08-13-2008, 10:54 AM   #2
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From a practical standpoint, the answer is no.

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what about from other standpoints
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Old 08-14-2008, 02:10 AM   #4
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You could install a parallel key system. Use whatever card key system you want, and install it like they do aftermarket alarms. A big project, but not impossible.
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You could install a parallel key system. Use whatever card key system you want, and install it like they do aftermarket alarms. A big project, but not impossible.
These systems often need one of the real Prius fobs to work, so you end up needing a fob to save a fob. As stated before, it's possible, but not practical.

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