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Replacement key and FOB

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by OkieCowboy, Mar 27, 2023.

  1. Mar 27, 2023 at 3:23 PM
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    OkieCowboy

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    My 2012 Tacoma TRD Off Road came with one key and FOB. The wife is flying to Florida tomorrow and was going to take the Tacoma leaving her new RAV in the garage with Oklahoma weather. Then she thought what if I lose the key.

    Other than going through the dealer, any good ways to get a key, FOB, and program them?
     
    OkieCowboy, Mar 27, 2023
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    local locksmith key cut place like those little huts in grocery store lots. Heck, I got lucky my last truck a neighbor was a locksmith. asked his prices and for a card, he asked what i needed, said not a problem, cut my keys, had a programmer and 20 minutes later had some keys and they worked. drank a couple beers with me and said give me some small random amount of cash but only because he had some in the van with him likely.
     
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  3. Mar 27, 2023 at 7:43 PM
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    You can buy inexpensive keys and FOBs on Amazon.
    $15 Transponder Ignition Key fits Toyota/Scion with 4D 72 G Chip TOY44G-PT 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016, Set of 2
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072N98D1L/
    $21 Key Fob Keyless Entry Remote fits Toyota Tacoma Tundra Sienna Sequoia Highlander (GQ43VT20T), Set of 2
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XRK62CT/

    Reprogramming the FOB is easy, there are a couple threads that describe the process.

    Reprogramming the immobilizer in the key takes a little more effort, but is still doable if you buy the software/cable to do it (I believe there is also a thread here that gives extra info on this process too).
    $52 Washinglee OBD2 Diagnostic Cable for Toyota Lexus Scion, USB Diagnostic Scanner Cable Compatible for TIS Techstream and 32/64 bit Windows, Driver/APP Must Be Installed
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B084H75MZ3/

    Worked for my truck (with the above linked key, FOB, and cable/software) without issue. But given your time frame, the above might not be feasible.
     
    hoffengineering, Mar 27, 2023
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