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But if you lose your keys, don't depend on AAA or any roadside assistance, no locksmith can make you a new key if it has that blasted chip, only the dealer can. This time I'm getting 2-3 made, one to carry, and 2 for spares. I do travel a lot, what if I were in another city, lost my keys, and had to sit in a dealership in a strange town for hours for another key?
Moral of this vent---check now, if your car keys have that computer chip thing to start the ignition, get a spare made NOW, not if and when you lose it!
Toyota Corolla keys are generally $125/key and there is a limit of two extra keys that can be made by a dealer before the entire car will need to be reprogrammed.
That is what I was told when I purchased the car in 2007.
Toyota Corolla keys are generally $125/key and there is a limit of two extra keys that can be made by a dealer before the entire car will need to be reprogrammed.
That is what I was told when I purchased the car in 2007.
It's frustrating, but not a bad price, overall. The oddest key arrangement, and I wanted an extra set, not one that was lost, was with Volvo. The key had to be ordered and shipped to the dealer, sending me only a cryptic postcard that my parts were in, and the dealer told me it would specifically not say keys. Then, I had to bring proof of identity (DL/Passport) with me, and they know me at the service department, and they brought the key out in an numbered envelope from some master book, not identifying my name on the paperwork. They take security seriously, and it took a few days to get the key, so I am glad that it was not an emergency.
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It's frustrating, but not a bad price, overall. The oddest key arrangement, and I wanted an extra set, not one that was lost, was with Volvo. The key had to be ordered and shipped to the dealer, sending me only a cryptic postcard that my parts were in, and the dealer told me it would specifically not say keys. Then, I had to bring proof of identity (DL/Passport) with me, and they know me at the service department, and they brought the key out in an numbered envelope from some master book, not identifying my name on the paperwork. They take security seriously, and it took a few days to get the key, so I am glad that it was not an emergency.
To me, that is plain terrible. I bet it was not cheap either. I bought 2 extra keys for my 1991 Escort for $1 a piece. After reading this thread, it makes me really scared to ever buy a newer car. I think this technology just plain stinks.
It's frustrating, but not a bad price, overall. The oddest key arrangement, and I wanted an extra set, not one that was lost, was with Volvo. ,,.
I just took a look at the Volvo keys on ebay and found 400+, not knowing your year or I could narrow it down more. They had keys for a 2009 starting at $3.99.
To me, that is plain terrible. I bet it was not cheap either. I bought 2 extra keys for my 1991 Escort for $1 a piece. After reading this thread, it makes me really scared to ever buy a newer car. I think this technology just plain stinks.
This is what deters me from surrendering my 1982 and 1985 Toyota's.
The high costs of bulb replacements for some new cars, all this unnecessary high-tech gadgetry and this key madness, I'll take these two Toyota's to my grave! I'll use one for a casket!
To me, that is plain terrible. I bet it was not cheap either. I bought 2 extra keys for my 1991 Escort for $1 a piece. After reading this thread, it makes me really scared to ever buy a newer car. I think this technology just plain stinks.
Yes, it was a bit north of $200, with the discount they gave me for the delay. It had the highest security precautions of any key I have ever purchased, though it could just be that particular dealership group.
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Originally Posted by ferretkona
I just took a look at the Volvo keys on ebay and found 400+, not knowing your year or I could narrow it down more. They had keys for a 2009 starting at $3.99.
It's a smart key, and while you can buy one for around $70-$75, you then have to go to the dealer for prgoramming, and have to have the blank key cut. So, by the time you pay for the key, shipping, cutting the blank for the insert, and programming it, it's less hassle to deal with the dealership.
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All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages.
~William Shakespeare (As You Like It Act II, Scene VII)
Toyota Corolla keys are generally $125/key and there is a limit of two extra keys that can be made by a dealer before the entire car will need to be reprogrammed.
That is what I was told when I purchased the car in 2007.
Thanks for the info. The dealer told me it was $55, he either misquoted me, or that just the price for the blank, probably a big extra charge for the reprogramming, etc.
I would hesitate to buy a blank form Ebay, etc, the problem isn't the key, its the reprogramming the chip embedded in the key to start the ignition.
I will get one or two keys, whatever AAA will pay for, and keeping the extra in my safety deposit box, no kidding! Its flat our ridiculous to have to be locked out of your own vehicle. At least they should offer that as an option, if someone is that concerned someone is going to run off with their car they should be able to install all the security they desire, but it should be an option, perhaps some people, like me, would rather trade the security for the inconvenience.
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I bet it was not cheap either. I bought 2 extra keys for my 1991 Escort for $1 a piece. After reading this thread, it makes me really scared to ever buy a newer car. I think this technology just plain stinks.
