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Re-program used fob

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by kkayser, Feb 15, 2017.

  1. kkayser

    kkayser Junior Member

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    I purchased a used fob on eBay. the dealer I took it to said they cannot re-program it until all of the old programming is removed. To do that they need access to the car it was originally programmed for (which is impossible.) Is there a way to get this fob programmed for my 2004 Prius?
     
    #1 kkayser, Feb 15, 2017
  2. JC91006

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    The dealer needs to reseed, which is erasing your cars fob memory and adding the used fob to it

    This probably wouldn't be cheap. Best to start with buying a new fob and doing the chicken dance programming for free
     
    #2 JC91006, Feb 15, 2017
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  3. RobH

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    Check with a Pop-A-Lock locksmith for their price. They can certainly do the job, but I don't know how it compares to simply starting with a never-programmed fob.

    You can program the transponder (key in dash) function by yourself without a reseed. The proximity function with a used fob requires locksmith equipment.
     
    #3 RobH, Feb 17, 2017
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    RobH Senior Member

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    Bizarro. I wouldn't trust whoever told you this to check your tire pressure.
     
    #4 RobH, Feb 17, 2017
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