UPDATE to Low Price Alternative to Prius Keys 2004 - 2009 years only

Is that just a stock Toyota key? or have you modified it?

 

Is it hard to get the key cut? Or is this something anyone like walmart can do?

 

Just to confirm: is this $37 key different from the toyota 4c or 4d type keys that are sold in eBay for $8-9 shipped? Those keys will not work and you made special modification to the key for it to work, correct?

Thanks

 

Thank you ovni. I look forward to your findings. IIRC, 2001-2003 prius uses 4c. I dont know about 2004+. Also, your eBay listing does not mention anything about programming at home. It says to ship the keys to you. Should I write a note to you that I don't want to send my key to you in the PayPal page. Thanks

 

That's interesting. Maybe because of Ipad edition???Here is what I see when I click the eBay link on the first post:

I will need you to send me one of the Smart keys that's programmed to your car. I will copy the emergency key and electronic signal onto a regular transponder key. I will ship back your key and new transponder key out the same day or the next via First Class with Tracking.

 

Ha ha that helped. I am sorry for the confusion.

 

I appreciate the clarification and your effort. I will order a key from you within a few days.

 

Hi ovni. Do you know if this will work in Prius localized models outside US. For example the right hand drive UK or Australian models?

Also, just a couple of questions to clarify.

- This will work with my non-sks (black logo key-fob) system right?

- With this key you open the door using the regular key, is that right?

 

I listened to the video on your eBay posting "starting the car". At 0:32 you remove the key , place it in the cup holder and said something I could not understand. What did you say there? Also does this mean you start the car w the backwards key insertion, then remove the key to drive it? Can the key be left in the ignition to drive? I have a 2004 Prius and think I would like to get this key.

 

Hi Susan. My understanding is this. Because this key does not fit snugly into the slot, then you have to hold it in there while you start the Prius. Presumably it would rattle around and fall out if you didn't remove it after starting.

BTW. I don't hear any dialog on the video from 0.32 to 0.49, just the radio which starts up after the car starts at 0.32.

 

You just hold the key in the slot while you press the POWER button. Remove the key after that. The car will remain running until you press the POWER button again to turn it off. The slot door latches in the key inserted position while the car is turned ON. After turning the car OFF, release the slot door by pressing it with your finger.