Spare Key

The chipped key has to be ridiculously close to the ignition tumbler for a non chipped key to start the truck (basically touching the non chipped key). Simply having the chipped key hidden in the interior of the truck will not allow a non chipped key to start it. The chipped key has to be pretty much in physical contact with the ignition tumbler - at least in my '05.

 

** Here is how to program your own key for a 2010 Toyota Tacoma (v6) transponder key **(2nd Generation Tacoma)...Programing the fob (remote) is all over the internet and You tube...and easy to find so I'll just cover the key programming. I put this up because the post from someone else really helped me...so having used the wrong instructions initially I eventually got it right.

Provided originally by Seric007...thanks dude.

I did this to my own vehicle and confirm that it works.

You'll need 2 thing to make your own replacement key...three if you want to create another remote as well. The remote you can program by itself.

For the key you will need two things...

a replacement blank key for your Tacoma which you can find on Ebay. Make sure you buy the key with the "Dot" on it...or dot equivalent.
2nd you will need to buy the Smart key programmer which you can find on Amazon.com or Ca

New Toyota Lexus OBD Smart Key key programmer


The programmer is plugged into the OBD of your Tacoma while you complete the series of key turns to program your key.

Step 1: Acquire Key Blank



visit amazon or ebay and pick up youself a key blank with a transponder. Amazon has them for 12.50$ shipped to your door. These blanks are not programmable, but rather programmed already and you must program you ECU to accept the new transponder key.

Step 2: Acquire Programmer



your going to need something program that key into your taco, right? We need to pick up a programmer that can add the new transponder key into the ECU. This will work with the Taco and many other Toyota models.

Visit ebay and search "toyota smart keymaker". you want to purchase "Toyota & LExus OBD2 Smart Key Maker Programmer" I purchased mine from edward-hz2001 and was able to submit an offer to bring the price down to 17.50! It took 10 business days to be delivered to my front door.

Step 3: Cut that key



The Key should arrive within the week, so get it cut before you get the programmer.

I did find this to be a rather tricky part. if you bring in a key most places they look at you like you are insane. Why on earth would you want them to cut a key blank you provided, after all.
After visiting Several Wal-Marts for key-cutting services I gave up on that idea and I ended up at Lowes.

Now, here's the trick....
You might get lucky and the guy might be nice and cut it, problem is they have no way to charge you for just cutting the key. They charge for the keys themselves. So i find its nice to work in a way to "pay" for the service. Ask them to make you a copy that can just open doors. this cost me 1.98 and while they are at it they probably wont mind cutting the key you bring in

do ensure the key will turn ignition before proceeding to next steps.....

Step 4: Programming



Programming Step 1: Close all doors except drivers door. Leave open during programming Programming Step 2: Insert Original Key (the one your currently using to get around) and turn to the on position

Programming Step 3: Insert SmarKeymaker into OBD Port

Programming Step 4: wait for first beep. (1-15 seconds) Programming Step 5: Wait for second beep, this will be 3 quick beeps identifying (3rd generation) (1-30 seconds after first beep) Programming Step 6: wait for final long beep. this can take a little bit, so be patient. (30seconds to 1 minute) once we hear the long beep, we can proceed to the programming Programming Step 7: Remove original key and reinsert, DO NOT TURN, wait 5 seconds and remove.


THEN insert the new key, DO NOT TURN, wait 5 seconds and remove.

Programming Step 8: Insert original key and turn to ignition ON Position and Lock position 5 times quickly. Remove Key. Programming Step 9: Close Door (you left it open,right?) then open door. Programming Step 10: Remove SmartKeymaker Programming Step Step 11: Test out and enjoy new key!

 

Just programmed mine. Didn't use a OBD programmer. http://www.icwhen.com/tacomanut/fob.html