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Replacement key fob/remote for Australia

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by Giesse, Jan 30, 2016.

  1. Giesse

    Giesse Junior Member

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    Hi all, I've been reading about the methods of obtaining and programming a replacement key fob (Chicken Dance etc) which all sounds fine, however it seems that the Australian remotes use a different frequency and are therefore not compatible with the US ones. So... does anyone know if it's possible to get a replacement fob in Australia, other than a genuine Toyota one (which, I'm sure, will cost me an arm and a leg, and possibly a kidney or two)?
     
    #1 Giesse, Jan 30, 2016
  2. lopezjm2001

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    You can buy one on EBay. You can also just buy the shell and buttons on EBay.
     
    #2 lopezjm2001, Jan 31, 2016
  3. Giesse

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    Replacement shell - yes. The remote itself... not seeing them. There is currently a secondhand one which is a NON Smart Key version, but mine is the i-Tech, so I need the one that supports keyless entry. And that seems to be all that's listed.

    I've also read that you can't re-use a previously used key on another vehicle, but other people say that you can. So I'm not sure at all.
     
    #3 Giesse, Jan 31, 2016
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    Did you ever have any luck?
    I just bought a 2007 itech with only one key and would like to get a spare without spending $400 with toyota
     
    #4 mrea0979, Jul 29, 2020
  5. bisco

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    times have changed. contact some lock smithys to see if they can help.
     
    #5 bisco, Jul 29, 2020
  6. Giesse

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    No, sorry. I didn't manage to find a spare key and I no longer have the car so I stopped looking.
     
    #6 Giesse, Jul 29, 2020
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