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New keys for old Prius??

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by blackfox208, Jun 18, 2013.

  1. blackfox208

    blackfox208 New Member

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    need a link or the process to marry keys, the key guy i hired is lacking knowledge but is the only one in my area that does it.. were talking about the red light by the radio.. Thanks
     
    #1 blackfox208, Jun 18, 2013
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    There are a few questions to take in order... (1) do you have a working key at all, and (2) if you do, is it registered to the car as a master or a sub key?

    If you have at least one working master, it'll be easy to register a new key. If you don't have any working key, or only a sub key, you'll have more of a project. This post will tell you how to tell a master from a sub key, and where to find the programming instructions.

    Hope this helps,
    -Chap
     
    #2 ChapmanF, Jun 18, 2013
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    well have no keys at all so the key guy has already wiped the computer to accept new keys, and is curious about the red light, does it blink or stay solid when ready to marry
     
    #3 blackfox208, Jun 18, 2013
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    Recommend you get ahold of PC member "ovni" and pmail him. He is an expert on all things keys (he's also ex military :)).
     
    #4 usnavystgc, Jun 19, 2013
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    have you tried the dealer?
     
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    well the dealer is up $850 so but my key guy can do it for $450 so we'll see if not off to the dealer, just wondering if there was any info out there on this. thanks
     
    #6 blackfox208, Jun 20, 2013
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    yikes, that's brutal!:eek:
     
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    Hmm, I think you could buy a new immobilizer ECU, some keys, AND the service manuals for that price.

    -Chap
     
    #8 ChapmanF, Jun 21, 2013
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    well i hope this works. thanks
     
    #9 blackfox208, Jun 22, 2013
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