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2007 Prius Remove FOB From ECU

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by imgodot, Aug 18, 2009.

  1. imgodot

    imgodot New Member

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    Hello,

    We just bought a used 2007 Prius, but it only came with one fob.

    We are planning on buying another SmartKey fob and getting it programmed for our car, but I'm a little worried.

    Based on a VIN check, it appears that the car was repossessed two years ago then the dealer got it through a dealer auction.

    My worry is that if the original, disgruntled owner can track down the car they can steal it from us with no trouble whatsoever.

    My question is: If a Toyota dealer is programming a new fob for the car ($140 from our local dealer - OUCH!), do you think it would be difficult (therefore, expensive) to have the missing fob deleted from the car's (ECU) memory?

    I will be asking the dealer this question as well, but I'd like a sanity check from someone with no monetary stake in the outcome.

    Thanks.

    -- Paul
     
    #1 imgodot, Aug 18, 2009
  2. MJFrog

    MJFrog Active Member

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    You might try a search for "delete sks fob".
     
    #2 MJFrog, Aug 18, 2009
  3. David Beale

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    But the answer is yes they can. Shouldn't cost you extra if they do it while programming the new fob into the system. It -may- have already been done when the car was repossessed (if the dealer was awake!).
     
    #3 David Beale, Aug 18, 2009
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