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All fobs are lost

Discussion in 'Prius c Main Forum' started by Jomo123, Jul 21, 2024.

  1. Jomo123

    Jomo123 Junior Member

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    My daughter lost her only fob on a 2013 prius c. I am wondering what my options are to help her get back on the road.
    Thank you,
    Jomo
     
    #1 Jomo123, Jul 21, 2024
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    dealer should be able to take care of it. you might try a mobile locksmith and ask
     
    #2 bisco, Jul 21, 2024
  3. Jomo123

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    I'm looking for an at home method.
     
    #3 Jomo123, Aug 19, 2024
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    Unless you have access to a fully functional and registered Toyota Techstream computer & spare fob to talk to your Prius - Your best bet is an automotive locksmith.

    hope this helps....

    Assuming you have a push button not a key system. If you got a key system, you can simply change the lock cylinders.
     
    #4 BiomedO1, Aug 19, 2024
  5. rjparker

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    With no fob a dealer or some certified locksmiths have a special access to Toyota through Techstream which can clear your immobilizer and then setup a new fob. Just Techstream is not enough. Used fobs won’t work.

    It’s much cheaper to setup a second fob when you have one functioning.

    I use Apple Air Tags ($29) to keep tabs on our fobs. My wife “lost” one a month ago and searched “everywhere”. When I pulled up my “Find My” app we realized the fob was in the house. Using directional tracking it led me to a walk in closet where the AirTag could be heard faintly beeping inside an “empty” purse. Fob rescued. Works across town or across the country as well.

    Two fobs right now
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    Close up of my fob location now
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    Fob “hidden” somewhere in this cafe
     

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  6. Jomo123

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    I use airtags to track my cars. How do I use an airbag to track my fobs? Or do I have to simply attach an airbag to my fob?
    Thanks,
    Jomo
     
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    It’s an Apple AirTag.
    AirTag - Apple
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  8. Jomo123

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    Yes, I meant airtags. I forgot about the option to use a keyring.
     
    #8 Jomo123, Aug 19, 2024
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