Is there a chip in a key like this one ?

[yarismo]

I have a 06 yaris (hb) with an immobilizer built in, but my key looks like this one:
I want to know if there existe an anti-theft chip in this key ? (there is no buttons for open/close doors, can't be opened unless if I cut it using a knife but then it will be no more as before).

[CTScott]

The picture is too small to tell. If there is a small round indentation right near where the rubber meets the metal, then the key has the transponder in it.

[yarismo]

I uploaded a new bigger picture of the key

[why?]

still can't really tell. My key looked like that and there is no immobilizer in my car. But take a picture of the location CTScott mentioned.

[CTScott]

I just looked at my keys and the indent is only on one side, so look at both sides of your key. Here's the other sure way to tell - Look at the ignition switch. If it is all metal, then you don't have an immobilizer. If it is metal with a shiny black plastic right between it and the steering column cover, then you have the immobilizer:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=25345&d=1246155422

[nemelek]

Thats nice to know.

[firemachine69]

Thats nice to know.



+1


That just requires opening your eyes when you get into the car. :thumbsup:

[tigernails]

To find out if the key is chipped inside = take it to a car key cutting shop / service and they will have a small detector that looks like a box, this detects if the key is chipped or not.
I had a Mitsubishi pinnin and tried to get a copy key but the guy tried it in the box and said I would have to get one through the main dealer, forgot that idea when they quoted £95.