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How to determine between Smart keys?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by privacyguy, Jan 4, 2009.

  1. privacyguy

    privacyguy New Member

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    Hey guys,

    I lost one of the fobs for my 2006 Prius. In researching buying a used fob, I discovered the following:
    Black logo fobs are not smart keys.
    Chrome Logos are smart keys.
    2004 smart keys will not work with my 2006.
    My 2006 fob has all the same numbers as a 2004 smart key.

    That last tid bit is the one that worries me. I already purchased a fob on ebay because they claimed right in the title that it is 2005-2009, so I have an automatic case with paypal if it doesn't work. However I am just wondering if there is any way to tell the difference between the newer and older fobs? Thanks.