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SKS FOB Compatability

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by tvpierce, Mar 18, 2018.

  1. tvpierce

    tvpierce Senior Member

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    I need a second FOB for my '13 V wagon. I'll be programming it using Techstream. I've done a fair amount of research and feel confident in my ability to do it.

    My current FOB is FCC ID # HYQ14ACX. On eBay, I see one with the same FCC ID, but it's for a Venza, and has a rear hatch button. Will this FOB work for my purposes? (I don't care that it will have an extra button that does nothing)

    Thanks in advance.
     
    #1 tvpierce, Mar 18, 2018
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    The 14ACX will probably work, but you'll need either a new fob, one that has been "virginized", or access to a seed lookup. Once a 14ACX fob has been paired with a car, it can only be used on that car unless it is reset to unprogramed status.
     
    #2 RobH, Mar 18, 2018
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    tvpierce Senior Member

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    Hi Rob.

    Thanks for your response. Yes, I'm aware I need an "unlocked/virginized" FOB. You say it "will probably work" -- are there other variables I need to take into account?
     
    #3 tvpierce, Mar 18, 2018
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    I've used a Prius fob on a Lexus CT200h and the electronic part works fine. The mechanical key is different. No idea what the Venza mechanical key looks like. Unlikely, but the button assignments could be different.
     
    #4 RobH, Mar 18, 2018
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    Thanks for the info. When I searched on eBay, the Prius FOBs are all $99 -- this Venza FOB is $70. Not a huge difference, but for me, this is going to be a spare FOB that will just sit on a hook waiting for the unlikely event that it will be needed. I figured if I could save $30 I'd do it. Seems like it may not be a good gamble.

    I'll just buy the Prius FOB and be done with it .

    Again, thanks.
     
    #5 tvpierce, Mar 18, 2018
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