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Programming a non smartkey fob for Prius with SKS

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Bluesman78, Jul 19, 2017.

  1. Bluesman78

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    Hi forgive the dumb question here. I bought a used 2006 prius which has smart key function.

    I want to buy a backup keyfob that I only want to use to start the car.

    Can I buy the cheaper (non smart-key) fob from Ebay and program it with the chicken dance as I do not care about smart key functions for this key or even this car at all.

    Replacement Remote Key Fob for 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Toyota Prius | eBay
     
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    Yes. But the non-SKS keyfob will only work in the keyslot. The buttons will not lock/unlock the door. You'll have to use a mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.

    You really want to have a second fully programmed SKS key in case the first one is lost. Lose the last SKS key and you're talking hundreds ($500+) to get a replacement. Maybe less at a locksmith like PopALock if you can find one.
     
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    I want this to keep in my car in case i lose my keys while I'm out. So this is sufficient. I have a lockbox with the mechanical key under the car.

    My local locksmith wanted $200 for a new key if all keys are lost. I think competitive forces have dropped the price on that.
     
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    Just for grins, you might ask your Toyota dealer for their price.
     
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    I would, but honestly i have a hard time getting any quote from them. its either someone clueless answering the phone or someone who just doesn't want to give prices on the phone. I always hate calling dealers for quotes...
     
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    I could be wrong on this but my understanding is if you lose that last remaining SKS FOB, the non-SKS your considering won't work for pairing a new SKS FOB via the chicken dance method so a locksmith or dealer would be your only option if you want a fully functional FOB.

    I got an extra, new SKS FOB from Amazon for about $100 and using one of the originals paired it via the chicken dance.
     
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    I just want to bump this and see if anyone has had issues programming a non-sks key for a sks prius. We have a 2006 Prius with SKS and I dropped my fob in the lake while fishing : / . Dealer wants $158 for the fob plus $45 to program it. I read somewhere, but can't find it, that having one non-sks and mess up the existing SKS key somehow? Just wondering if that is true or not. I'll probably just cave and have them do it.
     
    #7 Adam Evans, Nov 5, 2018
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