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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by san mateo, Jul 10, 2006.

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  1. san mateo

    san mateo New Member

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    they go for about $9k - $11k on ebay depending on condition

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(rudiger @ Jul 12 2006, 04:30 AM) [snapback]284887[/snapback]</div>

    alas, mine is white (and arrives tonight, apparently...bated breath).

    ...and as to whether i am a good family. more like dr. frankenstein. i have all sorts of evil plans: EV button, mabye even plug-in charging of extra battery...

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ostrich @ Jul 12 2006, 07:43 AM) [snapback]284976[/snapback]</div>
     
    #21 san mateo, Jul 12, 2006
  2. AlphaTeam

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    I just purchased 2 keys. I only used one. I'll give you a good deal on it.

    You can program it manually, but not to with with SKS (keyless entry) You must take it to the dealer for that. Call around on the price. One dealer wanted $150 EACH! I called one in the near by city. $45 out the door. I got the mechanical key cut for free at my local hardware store. But since you don't have the original you will have to replace the locks on the door too. I'd suggest trying to find the orginal owner and find the original dealer that sold it. There is a numbe attached to the keys when you get them. If they have that then they can program the keys for you.
     
    #22 AlphaTeam, Jul 12, 2006
  3. Godiva

    Godiva AmeriKan Citizen

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    The little silver tag is not for programming the keys. Nothing will help with that.

    But the little silver tag is for cutting the small physical key. So if you can get that you don't have to replace the locks.

    Tracing the owner if possible and contacting them on the slight chance they have an original fob with the silver tag is certainly worth the effort. Especially if it saves paying for a new ECU and door locks.
     
    #23 Godiva, Jul 12, 2006
  4. AlphaTeam

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Godiva @ Jul 12 2006, 04:18 PM) [snapback]285154[/snapback]</div>
    Really? Oh I thought that was for the key fob...I thought it sounded odd...but..oh well. Learn something new every day.
     
    #24 AlphaTeam, Jul 12, 2006
  5. mcbrunnhilde

    mcbrunnhilde Opera singin' Prius nut!

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(AlphaTeam @ Jul 12 2006, 08:09 PM) [snapback]285417[/snapback]</div>
    Yeah, the numbers on the silver tag are not a serial number--they are the code for how high or low the cuts in the key are.
     
    #25 mcbrunnhilde, Jul 12, 2006
  6. mssmith95

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    Hey, the suspense is killing us!

    Did you get the car? Did you find the fobs?
     
    #26 mssmith95, Jul 15, 2006
  7. san mateo

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    title and keys were in the glove box! whew! now to begin the process of assessing the mechanical condition. battery is dead or fuse blown (no interior lights, etc.), radiator and fan dead for sure, etc.

    i'm going on vacation for a while, and will dive in after that. i am sure you-all will hear form me then!

    thanks for the support so far.

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mssmith95 @ Jul 14 2006, 09:19 PM) [snapback]286594[/snapback]</div>
     
    #27 san mateo, Jul 17, 2006
  8. PriusRos

    PriusRos A Fairly Senior Member - 2016 Prius Owner

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(san mateo @ Jul 17 2006, 04:16 PM) [snapback]287704[/snapback]</div>
    So glad the keys and title were there! Wish you luck with the mechanical end of things.
     
    #28 PriusRos, Jul 17, 2006
  9. Godiva

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    Boy, did you get lucky.

    Now if there are two fobs...put the fob with the little silver tag in a safe place in the house. And it wouldn't hurt to have a third fob/key made once the car is up and running.

    Please keep us updated on your progress after you return from vacation.

    And post a pic too!
     
    #29 Godiva, Jul 17, 2006
  10. mootsman

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    Sounds like a salvage title and if so -- no warranty at all.
     
    #30 mootsman, Jul 17, 2006
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