Help with Prius C blade key conversion

Can anyone direct me to a guide to transform the regular PC2 remote key into a blade key? I already bought the blank blade key but I don't know how to get out the chip that allows car start?

 

Bisco: As of today it has been!

Sean: I took my own valet key, cut out the transponder chip, and added it to the new Key blade remote. It works!

Everyone else: I have successfully built a switchblade key using the remote control chip (to unlock/lock doors) from one of my master keys and the transponder chip from the valet key. The reason for this is that the master keys have the transponder chip stuck inside the plastic frame and it is impossible to remove it without breaking the frame. Instead i chose to sacrifice the valet key by using a blade to cut away the rubber to reveal the transponder chip. It took some work to break away the plastic but I got the chip.

I had purchased a flip key key fob on ebay (get link later) for like 8$. I disassembled it and took the blank key with my key to local locksmith, he charged 15$ to cut it (kinda high price :/ ). I then assembled the cut key with the transponder chip and remote control module inside the new key fob. I tested it, all buttons work and car starts!

Guide i found online:

As far as I know there is no difference in transponder chip from the valet key and regular key, so there should be no issue! I will keep you updated after I spend a day or two driving around.

Ed

This video shows him cutting the valet key to get a transponder chip.

The one difference i noticed is that in my valet key (2015 prius c), the transponder chip was encased in the hard white plastic holding the key. I had to cut away the plastic to get the transponder chip.

 

^Fair points

My opinion:
The flip key for is only slightly thicker that the regular key fob, but it's a shorter length when the key is not sticking out. I actually preffered this because i have big hands and the regular key fob feels to small. In my pocket the flip key feels much more comfortable that the regular key. The only time the key should be flipped out is when going into ignition, and when the key is in the ignition my knees were never able to reach/bump the key fob, and i'm a tall guy (6'1"), so there wasn't any issue. If anything, it's easier to grab hold of when starting/stopping car.

Would I do it again? Yes, with the style and comfort added, the minimal increase of fob thickness is well worth it!

 

Djdawn: haha actually I think it was the same one! I guess it just comes down to preference!

 

First, Apologies for such a late reply. Hopefully this is of some use to you or anyone else down the road.

Secondly, to everyone out there: it has been almost 2 years now and I still continue with the same key fob I bought from ebay. A brief review: the symbols have faded on the fob, the fob isn't as sturdy as the original key, but I am still happy with the switch and the fob works well. My only wish is that someone would create a sturdier high quality fob. I wouldn't mind paying a few extra bucks.

To answer your question: Since I didn't buy a new key for this and have to have it "programmed", I dont have a good answer to that. Maybe the dealer who sells you the key can help you program it to the car? What you will want to watch out for (As i mentioned in my main post near the top of this thread), is that the new key will still easily allow you to remove the transponder chip. My main keys from my car had the chip glued in, thus I took the chip from my valet key instead. I'd hate for you to buy a whole key and face the same challenge.

As i mentioned: Im going on 2 years with 0 problems with the key. the symbols on the fob have faded away, but the key still flips and closes just fine and the fob hasnt broken in any way. It does have a very small wobble as it is not a high quality replica. If anyone else knows of a good strong flip key fob please post a link.

Thanks all and good luck!