eBay Smart Key?

Yes, but programming is between $100-200 per key (it's somewhere on this forum)

 

Actually, I've seen new key estimates on Priuschat in the $131 range to $200 range to buy the key.

But most programing estimates seem to be in the $40 to $50 range.

However, those programming estimates are when you bought the key from the same place. If you bring a key in from elsewhere, there could easily be a higher price for the programming.

And remember the new key needs the old key to be programmed. So if you lose both keys, the cost includes a new computer part. Expect it in the $1000 range.

Read Godiva's post in this thread for the $131 dollar key.
http://priuschat.com/forums/smart-key-spar...res-vt8616.html

 

I noticed that there is a company on e-bay selling Prius Remotes With Program.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...sspagename=WD1V

How does Toyota program their keys? Do they use a device or is it possible for us to program the keys?

 

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You need a dealer scantool to program the key - it can't be done without it (on current generation-2 models that is).

It's also important to note that there are TWO different keys for the 2nd generation Prius - for those with Smart Entry/Smart Start, and those without. And they're apparently NOT compatible (if you get the wrong one, you will not be able to get it programmed - I read some guy on the Yahoo group chat who that said he got a non-SE/SS key for his SE/SS Prius and it wouldn't work)

As I recall, the regular keys have a black Toyota logo on them, and the SE/SS keys have a silver Toyota logo... But I could be wrong.

Dave

 

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This is incorrect. I have previously posted the instructions here which were taken from Toyota documentation.

Its complicated sequence with lots of time restrictions, but it can be done.

 

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Are you sure? I have the service manuals for the THS2 Prius and it says that you need the scantool to do the programming. I know there's a manual method for the 2003 and older models, but it won't work with the new ones (added level of security?).

Dave

 

There are 2 - 3 functions of the fob: Immobilizer, wireless door lock remote, and SKS. The SKS and remote use similar sequences, but the immobilizer is completely a separate sequence. One of those you might be able to do without the scanner, but not the other.

Also, it isn't the key that is programmed, but the car that is programmed to recognize the key's code, much like a rolling code garage door opener.