2009 Silver Key Fob Chicken Dance Programming FOB

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by IEsorry, Dec 18, 2025 at 12:24 PM.

  1. IEsorry

    IEsorry Junior Member

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    Bought new key with chip from Amazon. Silver logo is my original key and I bought the silver key version on amazon. Trying to program the smart key functionality to work when inserted.

    I was able to successfully program the key for lock/unlock, which also made the new key work for wirelessly starting the car (not inserted).

    Trying to do the chicken dance now 8+ times for smart key functionality. Involves inserting old key 5 times, opening door 6 times. I successfully get to "program mode" where the light stays solid. When I get to the step of inserting the new key to be programmed, I get the 3-blink (2-blink, 1-blink, PAUSE, repeat) that continues for a minute, then it single blinks on forever. Ive seen several threads on this but they all frustratingly go off-topic and I see zero resolution.

    Anybody have a resolution or insight into this?

    Thanks.
     
    #1 IEsorry, Dec 18, 2025 at 12:24 PM
  2. Prius_Gnome

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    1. Can you provide the link to the Amazon listing where you bought the key (so we can confirm compatibility)?
    2. Can you confirm that SKS fully works with your original key fob?
    3. You mention that you're inserting old key 5 times and opening door 6 times. That sounds like Procedure A. Did you do Procedure B? See this Priuschat thread: How to Program a New Key Fob for Full SKS Functionality | PriusChat
     
    #2 Prius_Gnome, Dec 18, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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