Lost smart key

Hi all I lost my smart key and need to order a new one. My local locksmith can reprogram the key. Just want to make sure I order the right one. I found this would it work for the 2017. Thanks
https://www.ebay.com/itm/US-UNLOCKE...-REMOTE-FOB-HYQ14FBA-281451-2110/264975774789

 

I have a 2017 and mine looks just like that one. Should be good to go.

 

I should have looked at the fob harder. I have received it and it's a chinese knock-off. Kinda pisses me off that they put oem on the add.

 

55 bucks? To cheap to be actual toyota

 

I lost one of mine and had it replaced (cloned) by a local shop for $200. I think Toyota wanted twice that amount for the new key.

 

Return that POS knock-off. I hate when they do that, eBay seems to be the worst for this kinda shit. I’ve returned stuff from eBay that were misrepresented as ‘OEM’ parts twice now for full refunds (It’s also the reason why I take screenshots of the ad/info page before I order anything now)

I’ve never tried with a Toyota but you can prob buy a cheap, OEM fob from a wrecking yard and then go get it reprogrammed for your truck. Just do some research regarding cross-referencing the part number. I’m sure Toyota/Lexus use the same fob part numbers across a few vehicles so it prob doesn’t have to be from a Tacoma.....

 

I got my extra from here a few years ago. They look to be a little more expensive then when I bought mine but it was perfect.

https://www.carandtruckremotes.com/2016-toyota-tacoma-smart-remote.html

edit: found the old purchase email. They were $119 at the time.

 

I found some a unlocked used one on ebay for about 100. Its just going to be my spare so that will probably work. Sending the chinese garbage back for sure.

 

I am still surprised they can’t make an app to find those things
If truck can see it my phone should be able to also.
I am missing one in my house right now.

 

https://www.thetileapp.com/en-us/key-tracker-app

You're welcome

 

These are very handy, especially when replacements are hundreds of dollars,,, let alone keeping you from getting stuck. You can also use the better version of the tile to find your phone,,, if you have your key. I've never had a huge issue losing keys and things, but for a few bucks, it's worth it.

 

Pretty sure my fob is in the landfill.

 

Hey, see if you have a "Car Keys Express" near you. They program remotes and make keys for the dealers. It cost me $235.19 for programed fob and two keys or what they call a key now and only took 15 min. Auto start and tail gate lock and unlock fine. My truck only came with one remote. When i called Toy. they said around $245 (maybe higher-I think) for the fob, $ 75 to program and then I had to make an appointment to get it done.

 

Thats not bad if it's a OEM Toyota fob. A local locksmith made me a replacement dumb key for my old subaru and he said he would program a smart fob and make me a key (if I have the cut code or a key to duplicate) for $45. One could buy a generic/replica fob for ~$50 online.

 

Does anyone know about these dang keys? I recently purchased 2023 Taco TRD off-road dealer had one key ( the smart variety, push button start yadayada ) He owed me second key. I traveled pretty far to get vehicle, so he fed-ex other key, a month later.
Key Came in two pieces. The key master appears to be ‘cut’ matching the original. Inserting the key master into the fob doesn't appear to be enough to make the key work. Do I need to do any thing- like go to dealership or locksmith, or do the old key new key over the start button dance?
Is there another step to programming the key to the truck? Any help would be appreciated.

 

Does anyone know about these dang keys? I recently purchased 2023 Taco TRD off-road dealer had one key ( the smart variety, push button start yadayada ) He owed me second key. I traveled pretty far to get vehicle, so he fed-ex other key, a month later.
Key Came in two pieces. The key master appears to be ‘cut’ matching the original. Inserting the key master into the fob doesn't appear to be enough to make the key work. Do I need to do any thing- like go to dealership or locksmith, or do the old key new key over the start button dance?
Is there another step to programming the key to the truck? Any help would be appreciated.

 

There is no way to pair that 'new' key to the truck with what you have on-hand. (no button dance, etc will make it work).

It will have to be done by a dealer, locksmith, or you will need hardware/software to do it yourself. Which solution is most ideal for you is going to vary widely based on how much a dealer/locksmith charges and if you want techstream.

I went the route of getting Techstream working so I could add my own keys. (as it also allows for alot more customization and diagnostics, but can be an effort to get working)

Here is an old example of how Techstream is used to add brand-new (never used) keys. (links are old and probably dead on this post)
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/how-to-program-your-own-smart-key-fob.555673/

(To program a key that has been 'used' on a different truck is very difficult by comparison, this process above doesnt work.)

Techstream itself gives a few nice additional options (money wasting mods)... Like Lexas credit card key (Note, i dont know if it has been done on a 23 yet)
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/lexus-credit-card-key-working-in-tacoma.445979/