Replacement Key Fob - Aftermarket Solutions?

Ladies/Gents:

Any luck with finding an aftermarket replacement key fob for the 2016+ Tacoma? I understand it'll need dealer programming, but there's no way in hell I'm paying $500+ for a key fob.

Pro Tip - don't give your 2 year old keys to play with while driving - they'll throw them out the window and the truck will still drive!

Thanks!

 

Anyone know what it takes to program a new fob? I've finally found one online and would prefer to avoid the dealer if possible. Thanks!

 

I recently bought a key fob on Amazon for my 2015 Tacoma. It said on the directions that the 2011+ models would need to be programmed at the dealership. The fob came with instructions...long story short, the key fob worked! I paid 19.99 for the replacement. It took me about 3 minutes to program.

 

Here is the link to the fob I ordered. It comes with detailed directions.

$13 KeylessOption Keyless Entry Remote Control Car Key Fob Replacement for GQ43VT20T

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KTHXN1M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Thanks for the input, brother. Alas, the 2015 uses a different fob (I had one and had to do the same thing you did!) - that method didn't work with the 3rd generation system...

 

Worth a crack:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1x-New-Remo...ash=item3f68fb7b7c:g:SocAAOSw6n5XtBp-&vxp=mtr

Dunno what a dealer would charge...

 

I would try this. Unless they play with your wallet ,your golden.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/lexus-credit-card-key-working-in-tacoma.445979/

 

Usually requires plugging into the OBD2 port with a programming computer. Locksmith shops that sell fobs have the computers they just need to have the updated software. Think the dealer is around $150 to program while locksmiths are around $75.

 

Thanks for the tips, gents... I'll post the results in the event anyone else loses a fob and needs a replacement.

 

I emailed the seller and he said he checked and made sure this one works with a push button start Tacoma. I ordered 1 just for a spare. Now i have to find a locksmith that can program it , none within 50 miles for sure . I bought a cable for tech stream , when I get it all I will see if I can do it myself .

 

It looks like people are having success doing this to the Lexus key card with the cable for techstream so I would think it should be OK for you too.

 

You may be able to make this unlock the doors, but this has no proximity sensor. I don't see how this will let you start the truck. Should be more like $350 at dealer to replace with the real deal. $150 for the fob, $100 for Laser cut key, and $50-100 programming.

 

Sub'd, hopefully it works out, need a spare myself.

 

Got my cable but the CD was toast. Does anyone have a link to the software along with the needed (64bit if possible) drivers and instructions? Has anyone had luck doing this on a Mac in a virtual machine?

 

Here is one , there are several more .I have not tried it .
http://blog.obdii365.com/2016/01/14/toyota-tis-techstream-10-30-029-free-download/

 

I think I'll go this route and find a locksmith to program it.
p/hyq14fba%204btn.htmhttps://www.keylessentryremotefob.c...OEM-KEY-FOB-Keyless-Entry-p/hyq14fba 4btn.htm

 

#fancytruckproblems

 

Orange County fair grounds in Costa Mesa, there's usually a guy at the swap meet on sundays that does the programming pretty cheap

 

I had just replaced my because I had lost one and it was going to cost me $169 for the fob and $90 to program it. I didn't think that was too bad. I have TRD Off Road Auto with push button start. That was just for the fob and not the key that was in with the fob.

 

When you get that, let us know how it works and how much a locksmith charged.

SB