How are those hardware store chip keys anyway? - Toyota Yaris Forums

NEexpat · 06-19-2015, 11:07 AM

How are those hardware store chip keys anyway?

Answer: Fine, in fact at $44.00 and change they are better than fine!

Local Ace hardware is doing a $25.00 off chip key Fathers Day promotion. So I went in and got one. Took all of about 5 min, and total was under $45.

If you have been putting this off and need a second or even a third for other drivers in your house etc., do it. Even without the special it would have been about $ 70.00.

This is the key I will always use and keep the original Toyota keys in a safe place,............................................ ....... just in case.

Cheers.

attrapereves · 06-20-2015, 09:08 PM

Could you post a picture of what the key looks like? I may be interested in getting a spare.

NEexpat · 06-21-2015, 07:12 AM

attrapereves,

Here is the link to the website with the image.

Here

That is the exact key I received.

KingForADay · 06-22-2015, 10:12 PM

I'm a bit noobish at this, but I was under the impression Toyota had a proprietary code that only they could reset as far as extra keys and the engine immobilizer goes. I'd be happy about this though just in case I need a third.

Did you notice if they sold the same type of keys but with lock/unlock/panic buttons?

NEexpat · 06-23-2015, 08:09 AM

King,

I believe if you have lost the original "master" keys to the car then you are correct with having to go to the dealership etc.

I have the original keys so I think this hardware store program simply replicates the "code" if that is correct, in the master to the new chip key.

Of course I maybe completely off base here, but that is my understanding of it.

It is just the key no buttons etc. My key less is aftermarket, that I installed myself with the assistance of this forum. So I have the chip key and a separate fob.

I have looked into trying to get a combo key/fob for an aftermarket system. No luck.

cheers.

NEexpat · 06-30-2016, 08:34 PM

*Bumping this.

ACE Hardware around here is running their $25.00 off chip key special for 4th of July weekend again.

If you only have one chip key, get another, you won't regret it.

cheers.

Exiwolfman · 06-30-2016, 08:58 PM

so i have to ask how do they code the key to ur car?

*kimona* · 06-30-2016, 09:07 PM

My local Ace Hardware makes flat chip keys... but only up to 2013 models. I found a local mobile shop that made a key (in my driveway) for my 2014 for $60 including programming... and it took just 10 minutes!

06-19-2015, 11:07 AM	#1
NEexpat Drives: 2009, auto, 4dr LB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: S.E. New England Posts: 292	How are those hardware store chip keys anyway? How are those hardware store chip keys anyway? Answer: Fine, in fact at $44.00 and change they are better than fine! Local Ace hardware is doing a $25.00 off chip key Fathers Day promotion. So I went in and got one. Took all of about 5 min, and total was under $45. If you have been putting this off and need a second or even a third for other drivers in your house etc., do it. Even without the special it would have been about $ 70.00. This is the key I will always use and keep the original Toyota keys in a safe place,............................................ ....... just in case. Cheers.

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06-20-2015, 09:08 PM	#2
attrapereves Drives: 2010 Yaris 2dr 5spd Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: KCMO Posts: 78	Could you post a picture of what the key looks like? I may be interested in getting a spare.

06-21-2015, 07:12 AM	#3
NEexpat Drives: 2009, auto, 4dr LB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: S.E. New England Posts: 292	attrapereves, Here is the link to the website with the image. Here That is the exact key I received.

06-22-2015, 10:12 PM	#4
KingForADay Drives: 2013 5 dr. Liftback Yaris LE Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: So. California Posts: 17	I'm a bit noobish at this, but I was under the impression Toyota had a proprietary code that only they could reset as far as extra keys and the engine immobilizer goes. I'd be happy about this though just in case I need a third. Did you notice if they sold the same type of keys but with lock/unlock/panic buttons?

06-23-2015, 08:09 AM	#5
NEexpat Drives: 2009, auto, 4dr LB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: S.E. New England Posts: 292	King, I believe if you have lost the original "master" keys to the car then you are correct with having to go to the dealership etc. I have the original keys so I think this hardware store program simply replicates the "code" if that is correct, in the master to the new chip key. Of course I maybe completely off base here, but that is my understanding of it. It is just the key no buttons etc. My key less is aftermarket, that I installed myself with the assistance of this forum. So I have the chip key and a separate fob. I have looked into trying to get a combo key/fob for an aftermarket system. No luck. cheers.

06-30-2016, 08:34 PM	#6
NEexpat Drives: 2009, auto, 4dr LB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: S.E. New England Posts: 292	*Bumping this. ACE Hardware around here is running their $25.00 off chip key special for 4th of July weekend again. If you only have one chip key, get another, you won't regret it. cheers.

06-30-2016, 08:58 PM	#7
Exiwolfman View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Wasaga beach Posts: 1,617	so i have to ask how do they code the key to ur car?

06-30-2016, 09:07 PM	#8
kimona Super Moderator Drives: 2014 White VITZ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Huntington Bch, CA Posts: 4,938	My local Ace Hardware makes flat chip keys... but only up to 2013 models. I found a local mobile shop that made a key (in my driveway) for my 2014 for $60 including programming... and it took just 10 minutes!