Dealer wants 200$ to program key fab

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Stephen Herman, Apr 13, 2026 at 9:44 PM.

  1. Stephen Herman

    Stephen Herman Junior Member

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    Fob not fab. Can be done in 30 seconds if can find location of mechanical key insertion hole on/under dashboard. Anyone know where that super-secret-dealer-eyes-only location is on 2015 prius? Can't find it in handbook.
     
    #1 Stephen Herman, Apr 13, 2026 at 9:44 PM
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    wjtracy Senior Member

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    Just paid $225 at a locksmith for a Pacifica smart key dupe (just bought 2023 used). I'd be curious.
     
    #2 wjtracy, Apr 13, 2026 at 10:01 PM
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    There is no secret location on a 2015, you just need a new keyfob and the correct software to program it. Techstream or similar will have those options.

    $200 sounds reasonable to me, if you don't have the software
     
    #3 JC91006, Apr 13, 2026 at 10:37 PM
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    Now pretty inexpensive key tools will do toyoda's if n all of that vvdi max 259 bux 8.min process .
     
    #4 Tombukt2, Apr 14, 2026 at 12:06 AM
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