Missing RFID from an original key - Prius 07

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  1. Jama707

    Jama707 Junior Member

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    I don’t see RFID in the keyfob. It looks like keyfob plastic cover was swapped but RFID forgotten in the old case. The keyfob works except when I insert it into dash slot. When it’s inserted, the car won’t start.

    What are my options to duplicate my key?

    Thanks!!
     
  2. Skibob

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    Do you have another key? If not you have to get a new key programmed at a dealer. If you have another key with the chip you can buy a new key fob and do the chicken dance.
     
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    I think these guys will sell you the bare chip that you can fit back into the empty spot in your plastic cover where the chip is supposed to be. :)

    Then, assuming you do have one other fob that contains its chip and is recognized by the car, you should be able to go through the procedure to teach the car to recognize the new chip.
     
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    Is it not possible to clone sks without rfid chip with chicken dance?
     
  5. mr_guy_mann

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    No. Using the chicken dance or a capable scantool to add a new key fob both require an existing FULLY FUNCTIONAL fob that is already programmed to the car.

    One of the steps in the process is to put the (old) fob in the dash slot so the car verifies its function.

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