Spare key fob

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  1. PriusOwner428

    PriusOwner428 Junior Member

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    2010 Prius. Bought used with only 1 key fob. Want to add a spare key fob. In the past was able to buy a key fob off eBay for a 2008 Prius and program it by doing the chicken dance (process of pushing various buttons and opening and closing door in a specific sequence). Can 2010 Prius key fobs be programmed this way as well, or do 2010 require a visit to the dealer?
     
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    Making a new key for a 2010 requires a simple scanner with the key program function (Techstream or similar). No chicken dance. You can probably look up local locksmiths, they may do it for less than a dealership.
     
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