reprograming used smartkeys for 2010 prius

Thank you for the suggestion regarding Art in Riverside. I didn't call him but I did send him an email back a week ago with the same thought process....no reply. I find it amazing that AD provides no help or support in this country(US). At the UK AD website they have a option where you input your postal code and an AD approved locksmith is identified....in the UK. You did provide me with new bit of information......I suspect I I know why the dealer failed....I bet they treated this used smart key as a new key rather than take the time to reset the ECU to accept the used key. I'll call the dealer tomorrow and see if they are willing to reset the ECU. If not, think I will give up, buy a new smart key ($172.50 plus shipping) at parts.com and get it programmed for $40. So for about $225 I'll be done. Thanks again for the input.

 

The ECU reset takes 16 minutes and then your ECU is sequentially programmed to recognize each of your smartkeys (old and new). Make certain you bring all of the smart keys that you plan to have linked with your Prius.

 

From what I understand, in order to program an used smart key you need to erase/remove all smart keys programmed to the vehicle. This requires the reset of the smart key ECU and requires the SEED, according to the service manual. Once the erase is complete, you can then re-add the keys.

 

I have an original smart key transponder , but lost my spare , want a spare any place in San Jose ,Ca i can go to have one made ???? I have 2010 Prius no moonroof Cost ??

 

Just order a new one from one of the Toyota dealers who sell parts on eBay. With your VIN, they can send you a new remote and a new pre-cutkey for a bit less than $300. I'm in your area and I have Techstream, and I can program for your free, the next time I'm in San Jose.

 

anyone know of a San Jose / San Francisco bay area locksmith that can program a used key to a Gen III?

 

In the East Bay area, we recommend Jason at Kensington garage who can program used smartkeys to 2004-2013 Priuses. His shop is located in the north Berkeley hills.
Hybrid Auto Repair Kensington | Hybrid Battery Repair | Hybrid Repair

In Boulder/Denver CO area , we can program used smartkeys for any Toyota/Lexus/Scion vehicle.
We also make housecalls around Colorado if you have a "lost all keys" situation.
Service and Repair | Boulder Hybrids

 

I bought a used 2010 Prius II and only got one key. The car was leased to a company in the south of the state, sold at auction and I bought it from the wholesaler. Anyone know of anyone in the Birmngham, Alabama area who can program these keys (used and/or new) without going to a dealer? Thanks for your time.

 

I had no luck finding anyone cheap around Chicago area they all asked 95$ for each fob so i ended up doing all myself.

I got used fob from ebay $37
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After reset when registering keys use the last option that you replace ecu and did reset
and start with the used key first.

Also if you buy a new fob for around 180$ you don't need to reset anything just program the fob with the cable.
It take like 2 minutes.

 

Tommy at Trap Auto in Costa Mesa can reprogram a used Gen III Prius Fob and cut the key. He travels around LA, so you can make an appointment to meet him in various SoCal locations.
Tommy at Trap Auto 949 678 2623

 

You can also try Avi near LAX airport; Hybrid Fix - Google+