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Smaller Key and/or FOB

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Rant2112, Mar 17, 2016.

  1. Rant2112

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    Is there a smaller key available that can start the car? The Prius is my wife's car and I don't want to carry around the giant fob for the occasional times that I need it.
     
    #1 Rant2112, Mar 17, 2016
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    I use valet key rings and have one for each different car. When I am going to drive another car I just change out the key section. upload_2016-3-17_14-25-35.jpeg
     
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    I would just leave the key fob at home unless you're actually going to drive the car.
     
    #3 JC91006, Mar 17, 2016
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    I do the same.
     
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    I don't even put my car key on my key ring. I haven't for quite a few years.
     
    #5 Zojja, Mar 17, 2016
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    Some people put that awkward lump on a ring with keys?
     
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    yes, there is a lexus credit card key that can be programmed for the prius. you can keep it in your wallet.
     
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    It's easy enough to just take the circuit board out of the plastic keyfob case. Then fabricate a smaller protective enclosure. A really simple hack would be to make a sandwich of several obsolete credit cards around the circuit board. Be sure to allow the switches to remain unpressed. Wrap the whole thing in tape. Take a picture of your craftsmanship & post it for us to see...
     
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    OHH! Do you have a link or more info on that?
     
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    Beware that most Prius use a 14ACX type keyfob. This 14AAB unit will only work if your (rare) vehicle has a 14AAB keyfob.
     
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    2016 uses the 14FBC I believe.
     
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    larger and more powerful?
     
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    Just different. You wouldn't want the supply of used fobs out there intrude on the new sales now would you...

    Actually, the new one is probably more integrated. Fewer discrete parts, and cheaper to manufacture.

    Maybe someone with a 2016 could pop theirs open and post a picture.
     
    #14 RobH, Mar 21, 2016
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    image.jpeg

    Guts
     
    #15 krmcg, Mar 21, 2016
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    Sounds like a good application for Sugru!
     
    #16 slinke1, Mar 31, 2016
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