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2016 Prius c 12 V battery dead, how do I recharge it?

Discussion in 'Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by BeeForToyota, Sep 12, 2023.

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  1. BeeForToyota

    BeeForToyota Junior Member

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    I took my 2016 prius C 2 to the Toyota Dealer in Long beach. They diagnosed the Key fob issue for $195 and quoted me $714 to reseed the new key.
    Programming 1 key is $714.86 tax
    Reseed labor - two units $442
    replacement key from toyota - $272.86 + tax
    I will get 1 Key fob, 1 dummy key
    The $195 paid initially will be deducted from the total.
    Is this normal?
     
    #21 BeeForToyota, Sep 24, 2024 at 4:18 PM
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    Leadfoot J. McCoalroller Senior Member

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    It's very expensive at the dealer. Try an independent locksmith.
     
    #22 Leadfoot J. McCoalroller, Sep 24, 2024 at 4:30 PM
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    It may be normal for a Toyota dealer in Long Beach but for the rest of us it’s highway robbery.

    Call several quality locksmiths near you and simply ask them if they can sell you a new Prius C key fob. The good shops have the software necessary to reset the car’s immobilizer.

    I would think it would be 1/3 to 1/2 the dealer cost. Maybe two for 2/3 the cost of 1 at a dealer.

    Tell them you will bring the car to them.

    If you had two fobs and one failed it is much easier to setup a new fob. Get two this time.
     
    #23 rjparker, Sep 24, 2024 at 4:39 PM
  4. BeeForToyota

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    So, Instead of letting the Dealer reseed the keys, I went to my local locksmit. He did his magic and my keyfob is back in action for just $85.
    Meanwhile, I’m out $195 for the dealer's "diagnostic," which was basically just them telling me what I already knew. :D
     
    #24 BeeForToyota, Sep 24, 2024 at 7:02 PM
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    Now get another fob
     
    #25 rjparker, Sep 24, 2024 at 7:43 PM
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  6. BeeForToyota

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    Good suggestion. The locksmith quoted $140 for setting up a new one, is that a good price?
     
    #26 BeeForToyota, Sep 24, 2024 at 8:00 PM
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    $140 for a new fob setup is good
     
    #27 rjparker, Sep 24, 2024 at 10:35 PM
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