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Laser cut key cutter - Options?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by h00ktern, Feb 18, 2012.

  1. Debbie Luikey

    Debbie Luikey Happy Boston Prius Owner

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    I also wish to add a hearty endorsement for hOOktern.

    I have had my Prius for less than a month and he has helped me to love my car even more than I did originally.

    His helpfulness, quick responses and quiet and confident manner made me value my car and this community even more.

    Plus, he made me two extra laser keys and gave me several wonderful suggestions about where to "hide" them.

    He, more than Toyota, convinced me of the value of my purchase.

    Thank you so much hOOkturn.
     
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  2. acdhawan

    acdhawan New Member

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    I just bought a used 2010 Prius II, and the dealer gave me second key without programming. I think the physical key is also not matching the car. I see good reviews for H00ktern, can someone tell me what the process is to get the key lasercut and programmed? I am in West Chester, PA. Thanks!
     
  3. h00ktern

    h00ktern Member

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    Just send me a PM and I'll verify what you need & how it is done :-D
     
  4. pualshu

    pualshu Junior Member

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    Definitely avail yourself of H00ktern's services if you need to get some duplicate metal keys. He cut 2 perfectly working copies for my 2010, saved me $100's off what the dealer wanted. Took about a week, but the process was painless.
     
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  5. Onex Prius

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    Locksmith will able to cut your "laser" key for $5 to $10 bucks. Blank mechanical key for all Toyota & Lexus selling on ebay shipped for $4 each and work well.
    If you need programming to your car you'll need brand new fob selling from authorized toyota dealers for around $173 + shipping and TT with cheap knock off mangoose cable.
    The Prius key fob even more expensive than my 2013 Lexus key fob and Prius fob look cheaper. Stop those dealers scam to get extra fob or key program.
    Local Toyota & Lexus owners in Seattle area need program the key fob can pm me, I'll do it for free and take like 30 seconds.
     
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  6. Mskimmer

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    Over a short period of time, I got 3 keys cut by hOOktern. Price was more than fair. Timing was fast and customer service excellent. PM him and he will get you going. Will use again. Thank you DJ
     
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    Hook tern

    First off thanks so much for taking the time to drive alway down to Miami to help a recent member to priuschat!

    What a great ambassador for this forum, earnest, true, capable, above all fair.

    If there was a formal review process on pruischat, I would easily rate him 5 stars!

    I plan on continuing business with hook tern, I would advise anyone interested in doing business with him the future to trust his desire to offer service to anyone on this forum. One conversation and him will confirm all that have said here.

    Thanks for saving the day hook, till next time.
     
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  8. h00ktern

    h00ktern Member

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    Thank you all. I appreciate you taking the time to say a few words when you could do as some have - avail themselves of the benefit of the assistance, and then disappear. I really believe that 99% of Prius owners are unique by today's standards.

    I am humbled by the good people who make PriusChat one of the best owner sites.

    Safe trips, and thank you.

    Dave

    EVO ? 4
     
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    Just wanted to add a sincere thank you to h00ktern for his services as well! I bought my 2010 Prius a month ago and was only given 1 key/fob. I utilized h00ktern's services because the dealership's prices for cutting and programming a new key/fob were outrageous!

    My point is he is friendly, kind and reliable. He always responded to me quickly, and he was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him to anyone who might need him. He was also quick to just answer my questions, even if I never worked with him.

    Thanks again!
     
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  10. Adrianbenito

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    Good night, I know this is a thread from a long time ago but im not sure if you can answer this. I have a japanese right hand drive 2008 Prius touring, self parking, etc. i cant find one of my keys and its one of those, square ones (fob i think) that i push into a similar size opening then press start. Question is there anyone that can reprogram the fob and cut the new key in it? And what is required to do so?
    Thanks in advance for the reply.
     
  11. h00ktern

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    Sounds like Gen2, so the Emergency key is a standard wheel-cut key (not laser cut) & your fob, if you buy a new, virgin, never programmed silver back replacement, can be programmed yourself. Look up "chicken dance"

    Safe trips...

    EVO ?
     
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    Sent this yesterday but not sure you received. I apologize if duplicate.

    Dave,

    Thanks for the quick return. Please send me the particulars (address etc.how should I ship) and how you require payment. I think I read most of your post about the development but please send all the info on your development so I make sure I read it all. Thanks again for providing this service to your fellow Prius owners.

    Sincerely,

    Randy
     
  13. h00ktern

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    I'll send you an PM a bit later, this evening...

    EVO ?
     
  14. StarCaller

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    h00ktern, I've send you a pm regarding cutting a couple keys/
     
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    Please advise. Love to make your investment pay off.
     
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    TWOPrius, I will send you a PM shortly...

    EVO ?
     
  17. StarCaller

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    well, got my key from Dave (h00ktern), & have to say it's P E R F E C T !
    after having problems with his key-cutting machine, Dave pretty much bent over backwards to make sure the key I will receive is first quality. he spent quite some money (& for sure didn't make any profit here), but his number one goal was always to give me as a customer a top-of-the-line product.
    I can only recommend him if neone here wants a spare key cut!

    BIG thanks again!
     
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  18. Kris9884

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    Hey there, I'll send you a PM as well but do you have a way to copy/make any other Toyota/Lexus keys?
     
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    I think I sent a PM, but never heard anything back. Wonder where I sent it to?
     
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    Still haven't heard anything??