Key doesn't work

[ROCKLAND TOYOTA]

Originally Posted by Tamago

how do you know there's no chip? look for a small dot molded into the plastic :)

that small dot is located on metal part of key by key head. key has to be programmed to vehicle......

[Tamago]

Originally Posted by ROCKLAND TOYOTA

that small dot is located on metal part of key by key head. key has to be programmed to vehicle......

thank you, i'd forgotten if it was on the plastic or metal. haven't worked at toyota in 2.5 yrs lol

[firebob]

I’m sure they did not have a chip because both of the cars I went to a lock smith place and got 2 extra keys cut for them. Both times it was right at $5 for 2 keys and it took under 5 min for him to copy the keys.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by firebob

I’m sure they did not have a chip because both of the cars I went to a lock smith place and got 2 extra keys cut for them. Both times it was right at $5 for 2 keys and it took under 5 min for him to copy the keys.

The "engine immobilizer" is an option on the 09's. It is part of the power package I believe.

[Tamago]

Originally Posted by firebob

I’m sure they did not have a chip because both of the cars I went to a lock smith place and got 2 extra keys cut for them. Both times it was right at $5 for 2 keys and it took under 5 min for him to copy the keys.

and the car runs and drives with said keys? or did you simply check to see that they turned the ignition?

[jambo101]

Originally Posted by firebob

I’m sure they did not have a chip because both of the cars I went to a lock smith place and got 2 extra keys cut for them. Both times it was right at $5 for 2 keys and it took under 5 min for him to copy the keys.

basically i bought the spare key to put in my wallet in case i lock my keys in the car so it doesnt really matter if it cant start the car as it just needs to open the door,but the spare key will crank the car it just wont start it,getting a spare key from the dealer sounds expensive...