How to Program a New Key Fob for Full SKS Functionality

anybody can cut the little key, it's just a standard key

 

Great! That's what I was guessing, but wanted to be sure. I think Prius Chat just saved me about $150.

 

WOW!
Took me less than 10 minutes (2 passes, see note below) and my new SKS remote is set. It was bought new from Camelback Toyota (free shipping with other stuff) for$103. No tax.

Note 1
9c: Within three seconds, press the lock key on the NEW fob. If successful the lock/unlock will cycle once indicating success (It may take a while for the lock/unlock cycle. I've seen it happen just as I was ready to say, "well, it didn't work". If you wait for a long time and get no cycle at all, complete step 10. and test to see if the SKS functions of your new fob work. If they do, pls report that on this thread).
1st pass, I held the button down for less than 10 sec. then let go, thinking I missed something.
2nd pass, I pressed the lock button for close to 30-40 sec. before the doors locked.

Note 2
There are two keys/remotes that will work with the SKS system. One will be cheaper by about $15.
OEM Fob Part # for smart access is 89994-47061 (around $105)
OEM Fob Part # for smart access 89904-47011 (around $120)
They both look the same.

 

I got my 1st 2012 Prius V today but it came with just 1 key. Can somebody please tell me if this method works for 2012 Prius V five.

Thanks

 

just reporting that I successfully programmed a new fob with SKS. I pressed the lock button in step 9c twice and it worked. It's possible it would have worked with just one press, but the lock/unlock cycle wasn't immediate, so I pressed it again. Whatever the case, full SKS functionality. I have a 2006.

 

Hi. I just successfully programmed a new SKS fob following your excellent instructions. In Procedure B step 9c, I did not get a lock/unlock cycle, so skipped to step 10 as you suggested, and found that the fob was in fact fully programmed.

btw this was on a 2008 base model.

Thanks!

 

There is a post about the gen III fobs. You will need to know your FCC# on the FOB and get a mini-VCI or find someone local who has one.

 

Call me a pessimist but when I find things like this on the internet I assume that it won't really work......BUT to my great surprise, it worked! I read through the instructions twice, did a practice run then made my first attempt. I had my new chrome logo key fob working in less than 2 minutes! Instead of paying $350 for the dealer (quote i received yesterday in Phoenix, Az) to supply the key and activate it, I did it for a grand total of $118. Bought the new fob on Amazon from a Toyota dealer in South Carolina, even came with a fresh battery in it. Now I just need AAA to send someone out to cut the little key. I could not be happier, thank you so much for the hard work on this post! Cheers

 

I also bought my fob on Amazon for $118, and programmed it in two minutes first try. Thank you!!!

 

You're too modest, usnavystgc!

THANKS for nurturing this thread and saving us all many thousands of $$$$$$$ !!!!

 

Funny thing is - when the chicken dance / process 1st got posted (over 7 years ago on PC - primarily non-sks: Finally! How to program a non-SKS key/fob. Detailed! | PriusChat ) several of our members literally pooh pooh'ed the poor member to death. Seems they simply stumbled on it by luck (tho many suspected a Toyota insider helped) ... and now, here we are. Good to see that many of the original nay sayer's went easier on members, as this thread progressed over the last 1/2 year.

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Does this method work for the 2014 Prius Plug In?

 

How long should/ or has it taken for the 1st part of re-programming take?

 

Yes. It finally worked. i think. But my car now will not start. does not do anything when I put key in old/new fob and press power button.

 

Thanks for your contributions.