can key fob copy be made from copy

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by readyd247, Apr 17, 2011.

  1. readyd247

    readyd247 New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 17, 2011
    2
    0
    0
    Location:
    maine
    Vehicle:
    2004 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    Only have one master fob left, smart key sks system. Am going to purchase a used key from ebay having read various threads here regarding programming a used one - I realize I will lose the smart key function but will be able to start car with it.

    My question is if, after I make the copy, and at some point end up losing my original - can I make another copy from the copy I made previously or can a copy be made only from the original smart key. Hope that question is clear enough :rolleyes:.

    Thanks for the help.

    Chris
     
    #1 readyd247, Apr 17, 2011
  2. firepa63

    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

    Joined:
    Jul 23, 2005
    1,761
    208
    0
    Vehicle:
    Other Hybrid
    Model:
    N/A
    #2 firepa63, Apr 17, 2011
  3. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

    Joined:
    Mar 2, 2006
    18,058
    3,076
    7
    Location:
    Northern Michigan
    Vehicle:
    2006 Prius
    SKS fobs cannot be copied. As pointed out above, the car is programmed to accept the fob, not the other way around. If you lose your last working SKS fob you will end up paying for a tow and an SKS seed reset, plus the cost of the new fobs. It won't be cheap.

    Tom
     
    #3 qbee42, Apr 17, 2011
  4. Chris2128

    Chris2128 New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 22, 2011
    85
    4
    0
    Location:
    Oklahoma
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    Five
    I have another scenario. I bought a used 2010 Prius v with ATP. It was a used car place. Salesman gave me a fob. It works. I drove back 1700 miles! What I didn't realize was that it had no metal key in it!! That's missing! I called him and be said "that's how we got the car in" . So they said they have no idea about any key.
    What are my options and cost?
     
    #4 Chris2128, Apr 18, 2011
  5. readyd247

    readyd247 New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 17, 2011
    2
    0
    0
    Location:
    maine
    Vehicle:
    2004 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    Let me rephrase it them - if I go through the sequence to get my car to accept the used fob (with silver logo) such that the car will start when the used one is in the slot but the remote lock function does not work, can I then utilize the used fob to make the car recognize a second fob in the future by going through the sequence again?
     
    #5 readyd247, Apr 18, 2011
  6. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

    Joined:
    Mar 2, 2006
    18,058
    3,076
    7
    Location:
    Northern Michigan
    Vehicle:
    2006 Prius
    Yes. This will work for dumb fobs, or programming a smart fob as a dumb fob. None of the SKS functions will be available.

    Tom
     
    #6 qbee42, Apr 18, 2011
  7. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

    Joined:
    Mar 2, 2006
    18,058
    3,076
    7
    Location:
    Northern Michigan
    Vehicle:
    2006 Prius
    Assuming you have the key code:

    1) Have a locksmith code cut a standard Toyota blank. This will open the door, but it will not fit into the fob. You will have to carry it as a normal key.

    2) Have Toyota code cut the special fob key. This will most likely cost more, but the key will fit into the fob.

    Without the code:

    1) You can do the same as above, but you will need to replace the lock cylinder. If you do that, you should get a fob key as part of the package.

    Tom
     
    #7 qbee42, Apr 18, 2011
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)