Lost keyless entry key fob !!

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  1. wtfjr36

    wtfjr36 Junior Member

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    Hi Guys
    Has anyone found a less expensive way to purchase one of these ?
    We recently lost ours for our 2008 Highlander Hybrid & the dealer/stealer wants like $300 to buy & program a new one.
    Your thoughts, ideas & alternatives are appreciated !!
    Happy Turkey Day !!
    Bill in FL
     
    #1 wtfjr36, Nov 25, 2008
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    ceric New Member

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    Ask your dealer if you buy one from eBay, would they program it for you?
    Make sure that you buy a NEW one from eBay by some remote Toyota dealer.

    $300 is typical, but not cheapest price I know. Usually $250 is possible.

    A SmartKey fob can be found on eBay for $80-$130
    Toyota smart key highlander, eBay Motors items on eBay.com
    Dealer would probably charge you 1 hour of labor for programming it ($130?).
     
    #2 ceric, Nov 25, 2008
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    kenmce High Voltage Member

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    Problem is those eBay keys may or may not be programable to the car.
     
    #3 kenmce, Nov 25, 2008
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    jelloslug It buffed right out!

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    Buy a new fob from some place like parts.com and call around to all your local dealer until you find one that will program it for a reasonable rate. Near me the rates to program a Prius fob ranged from $35 to $100.
     
    #4 jelloslug, Nov 26, 2008
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    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    The car is programmed to recognize the fob. The fob isn't programmed.
     
    #5 firepa63, Nov 26, 2008
  6. wtfjr36

    wtfjr36 Junior Member

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    Just wanted to say THANKS to CERIC & also JELLOSLUG for their suggestions.
    I bought one today on EBay for under $100 with an uncut key so it must be near new or new.
    Thanks for taking your time to do a meaningful reply !!
    Happy Holidays.
    Bill in FL
     
    #6 wtfjr36, Nov 28, 2008
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