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Smart key Retrofit

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by wojo, May 17, 2011.

  1. wojo

    wojo New Member

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    Hello All

    Is it possible to have this done at the dealers? It's a option I REALLY would love.

    THANKS
     
    #1 wojo, May 17, 2011
  2. jelloslug

    jelloslug It buffed right out!

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    Anything is possible. The chances of getting a dealer to do it is VERY small though. I'm sure that I could possibly do it as well as some of the more electronically inclined people here. Here is a small breakdown of the parts needed:
    Both front door handles with buttons
    Rear valance panel with button
    All the fob sensors (hatch area, front doors, center console)
    Smart Key computer
    Smart Key fobs
    Wiring harnesse(s) for all the items above.

    I would only attempt this if I had access to a parts car that had the Smart Key fobs. The retail prices for the above parts would be thousands and thousands of dollars.
     
    #2 jelloslug, May 17, 2011
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    seilerts Battery Curmudgeon

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    A few people have looked into this. I think the main problem is that, in addition to the SKS components, it also requires a different immobilizer ECU, which then requires additional programming to work with the engine and HV ECUs. So, cost of new is many, many thousands of dollars. Steve at Autobeyours.com, a Gen II Prius salvage/rebuild operation, suggested an aftermarket product from Korea, but I don't know that anyone has tried it yet. It is called keyless go, from ¢Æ¢Æ æ4¼¼´ë ·¹Ã÷Ä« Å°·¹½º°í ½º¸¶Æ®Å° ½Ã½ºÅÛ ¢Æ¢Æ.
     
    #3 seilerts, May 17, 2011
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    seilerts Battery Curmudgeon

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    LOL!!! I love the preview text for that link...
     
    #4 seilerts, May 17, 2011
  5. firepa63

    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    Am I missing something? Have WHAT done at the dealer?
     
    #5 firepa63, May 17, 2011
  6. wojo

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    Wow

    Didn't think it would involve that much . Thank you all for your replies. I'll just have to wait and get it on my next Prius!
     
    #6 wojo, May 17, 2011
  7. jelloslug

    jelloslug It buffed right out!

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    The smart key option added.
     
    #7 jelloslug, May 17, 2011
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