2007 Prius keyfob buttons not working

I really hope someone can help point me in the right direction.

We have one key fob. It took a swim and ever since then, the buttons on the fob don't work, nor does the car lock/unlock when reaching for the door handle.

Things I've done:
*Replaced fob battery.
*Made sure "key" button below steering wheel is in the proper position (out for on).
*Moved circuit board and chip from old fob case to new fob case.
*Red light illuminates on fob when buttons are pressed

So bought a new non OEM fob and took it to a certified locksmith. They couldn't get it to work.

Returned that fob and bought a USED OEM fob on eBay.

I just did the two part chicken dance. Got the used OEM fob working to start car when it is inserted in the slot in the car. The second part (for programming buttons) failed after step 9 (below) when it says to press both buttons on the fob you're programming.

Can someone please confirm if this failed because:
1. The original fob buttons are not working so it couldn't clone it, or
2. It needs to be "reseeded" to erase all wireless keys. And if #2 is correct, this requires some code given by Toyota?

Here are the directions I followed:

The Fob (for operating the car)

1. Insert old fob into slot and remove it 4 times in a row, and insert it a fifth time but leave it in there!

2. Open and close driver door 6 times.

3. Remove old fob from slot. Car is in fob programming mode at this point.

4. Insert new fob and leave in the slot for a full minute. Watch the blinking red anti-theft light on the dashboard. When it stops flashing and goes dark, your new fob is all set.

5. Remove the new fob and you're done. You should test both fobs to be sure they work properly.


The Fob (for remotely unlocking/locking the doors)

1. Open the driver door with no fob in slot and the driver door unlocked and opened. Other doors can be locked or unlocked, it doesn't matter.

2. Insert old fob into slot and remove it twice within 5 seconds.

3. Close and open driver door twice.

4. Insert and remove old fob once.

5. Close and open driver door twice again.

6. Insert old fob in slot and close door.

7. Without pressing the brake, press power button, wait a second, press it again, wait a second, press it a third time to turn car back off.

8. Remove old fob from slot. You'll be in "add mode" at this point.

9. Car should lock and unlock doors TWICE to verify it is in add mode.

-->10. Press both buttons on new fob simultaneously for a second and a half!.

11. Within 3 seconds, press only the lock symbol button. yes it does matter which!

12. Car should respond with one quick lock/unlock to verify that the new fob is all set. If the car responds with two lock/unlocks, that means it didn't work. I don't know how to troubleshoot that problem. Maybe just try again.

13. To end this programming, open a door or put fob in the slot.

(I copied from a different Prius Chat thread, sorry can't remember who posted it.)

 

Thanks for the reply. I bought the used OEM fob w/ silver logo on eBay for about $50. The dealer wanted way more ($200). My understanding from reading here is that it can be a used fob - in which case they will have to erase all previous key fobs (virginize). I just need to make sure this is correct before we go to the locksmith again. I will print out T-SB-0057-18 and take it with me.

So just to be clear, if our current fob had working buttons, the chicken dance would have cloned it completely?

 

I see the confusion when I said "I bought a new OEM fob" the first time. This time I bought a USED OEM fob from eBay. I will correct the post so I don't confuse others.