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Key Fob and Under plastic guard

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Goony 11, Jul 16, 2012.

  1. Goony 11

    Goony 11 Junior Member

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    I am wondering if anyone could help me out as to where best/cheapest to buy a couple products or if its even necessary.

    1st

    A smart key fob. I do not need the key section of the smart key. It costs $450 to buy and install here in Canada which is crazy. There must be a much cheaper way of doing this. I called a toyota in Michigan and they said that the fob was $220 then $99 to install.

    2nd

    The Plastic guard under the front passenger side is damaged and the Toyota dealership took it off so that I wouldn't lose it. Should I get it replaced? The cost of the part is $427.50 which again is crazy as it has no mechanical function (that's cause its just plastic!!!!!)

    Thanks in advance for any help
     
    #1 Goony 11, Jul 16, 2012
  2. xamnosidda

    xamnosidda Junior Member

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    I think you're stuck with having to buy another key/fob. I've read that the fobs sold on Ebay don't work.

    I believe the car needs to be programmed to match the key/fob by a Toyota technician. It is a ripoff, but a necessary one.
     
    #2 xamnosidda, Jul 17, 2012
  3. DumbMike

    DumbMike Active Member

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    I tried the cheap way and got burned. I bought a used fob on EBay and have a local locksmith attempt to install it. Didn't work. Luckily, the EBay seller gave me my money back but the locksmith said my $90 (I think it was that much) was non-refundable. But even if it worked, it would have cost me around $200. So, if you can get a new fob for $220 and $99 to install, I'd go for it.

    I don't know much about that plastic thing under the car, but I think it's just a protective plastic, right? Did you keep it? Doesn't it just attached with those plastic clips?
     
    #3 DumbMike, Jul 19, 2012
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