Ex Wife Still has FOB!

<Sound of Jayman on all fours, kissing the carpet, eternally happy he is still single>

 

If I purchase a replacement FOB can the dealer program the two so that hers is no longer functional?

Yes. You need to tell him specifically to delete it.


One dealer said that just by programming the new FOB to work along with the old one, her FOB will be automatically "kicked out of service"

He's wrong.


as only 2 of the possible 5 FOBS allowed can be activated at once.

I have three active fobs.



This sounds highly suspicious.

Hard to say if he's lying or just ignorant.



What do I need to do to keep her out?

Change the fobs AND the mechanical key. She needs the fob to start the car, but only the mechanical key to open the door. I don't know if you can set it to alarm if the door is unlocked and opened while the fob is absent.

 

[Sound of Jayman AGAIN on all fours, kissing the carpet, very happy he is single]

 

Check out Prius door lock . Rather than disassembling everything, you could just purchase a new lock cylinder (includes 2 keys) and install it yourself. The price I remember was something like $40-$50.

 

Here's a link to an online source of the lock cylinder: 2006 Toyota PRIUS Lock Cylinder Set - 67-12 1885

The lock cylinder appears to be part number 69005-47080. They also have new silver logo keyfobs as part 89994-47061. Probably should confirm both parts with an email to them.

 

Art's Automotive have written a couple of articles on the subject:

Adding, deleting, and replacing Prius Smart Keys
Smart key costs

 

That's odd.. they work here.

 

How bad do you want the fob? Have you considered remarrying her?

 

Like Judge Judy said " Get over it and move on with your live"'
If I were you I will paid to have a new FOB and program out the "lost one" and also have the doors re-keyed. A few hundred dollars will get you much more happiness.

 

Of course, if she's "unusually cruel" she doesn't actually need a key to get into your car...any brick will do as well.

 

Nooo ... you DON'T want to have Mr. Billable hours to get involved. This will instantly become a $200 used FOB (1/2 hour minimum billed). One of my law school buddies does family law. He has NO issue pleading any dumb thing that his customer wants him/her to plead ... as long as the community assets haven't run dry.

Ok ... you've been watching my new favorite commedian, Joe Wong:

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Nevermind that the smart key also contains a "manual" key....yeah....but no, lets just jump straight to blaming the technology.

 

[Sound of Jayman on all fours, worshipping the carpet, thankful he is very happily single]

 

Lighten up. I'm not blaming the technology. But with any technology you usually have more complication and more cost. I know people love the Smart Key System. But you have to admit, in a situation like this...it would be much easier if you were dealing with a straight set of "stupid" keys.

I think the OP is aware that the smart key also has a manual key...and that's part of the problem..."EX WIfe Still has FOB!". Title of the thread.

I think push button starts..and smart key systems are the technology not only of today but it will trickle down to all levels of automobiles soon...

I'm not knocking the technology...but with any advancements there are trade offs. Once we had the telegraph...you didn't get to ride the ponies across the plains anymore...

 

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everyday single (unmarried) is a wonderful day