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Can a used SKS fob from another car be programmed for my car?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by VFerdman, Jul 10, 2019.

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  1. VFerdman

    VFerdman Senior Member

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    I was at a junk yard the other day and they were running a bucket special where an orange Home Depot buckt of part I pull myself from cars on their lot is $50. I pulled a bunch of Matrix parts which I needed and also saw 1 single Gen 2 Prius there (Gen 1 Matrix was also alone). I got a few parts off the Prius and saw an SKS fob just sitting there on the seat, so a threw that into the bucket. I already have two fobs with my car, but I am wondering if:

    a). A used fob from another SKS vehicle can be programmed for my car using the chicken danc
    b). can these cars have three fobs programmed to them? I know there is a limit as to how many keys a car can have in memory. Not sure what is the limit for our Gen 2 cars.

    Thanks in advance!
     
    #1 VFerdman, Jul 10, 2019
  2. bisco

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    i know the limit is more than two. not sure about the used fob, they usually present problems from what I've read
     
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  3. RobH

    RobH Senior Member

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    Gen 2 limit is 5 fobs. You'll need to do a seed reset with a used fob. Locksmith/dealer can do that, or you can purchase a seed number online for about $35 last time I heard. I'm not aware of anyone virginizing a Gen 2 fob like they do for later generations.
     
    #3 RobH, Jul 11, 2019
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