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So I purchased a 2010 Hybrid Camry that was used and got a fantastic deal on it....only thing that was missing was a second key. I was like hey whatever...Im responsible no worries in thinking about getting another key for a "just in case" scenario....well......I lost it.
It's seriously been swallowed up by the clutches of oblivion.
Now I need a new key but of course I don't want to spend in the upwards of 200-300 dollars for a key. I have been looking for some on ebay and have found some decent prices. It was a silver Denso Smart key with a chrome looking toyota emblem on the back.
Will just any Denso key that looks like it work? Or do I have to get an absolute specific kind? I have seen some from other hybrid toyotas and some avalons are like but I wasn't sure if it was totally safe to grab one of them and find out they are not compatible for when I get the key re-synced to my car. Please let me know anything! Thanks!
user manual screams it out loud - dealer item. i could not find any key learning procedure in manual either, for a key off some other vehicle.
i wear mine on my neck. along with my gym card. hard to lose, never take it off when driving or working or at the gym.
If you now have no smart keys to your Camry hybrid at all, then the procedure is to have a "reseed" done and program a new key.
The only ones qualified to do this are Toyota master and higher level technicians.
He's right. Face the fact, it ain't going to be cheap.
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also, your new key should come with a key tab with number.
HIDE IT SAFELY!!. that's the number that saves you lotsa headache down the road, if you lose it again. they simply pull the specs out and make you a key that fits, instead of doing the whole caboodle all over again.
also, your new key should come with a key tab with number.
HIDE IT SAFELY!!. that's the number that saves you lotsa headache down the road, if you lose it again. they simply pull the specs out and make you a key that fits, instead of doing the whole caboodle all over again.
While helpful, it's not necessary. I had another key ordered for my car no issues just based on the VIN.
To the OP, you're out of luck. You're gonna have to order it from the dealer. eBay keys don't work. Hopefully you have another car to use because it'll be about a week for the key to come in. AND you'll have to have the Camry towed to the dealership in order to have it programmed.
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Man that really sucks. Where were you when you lost it?
I remember researching these cars before I bought this one. The one I ended up buying only had one key. I insisted that they provide a 2nd key or I would walk on the deal (I was familiar with Toyota Smart Key prices).
Anyway, i bought the car at Lexus of WPB and they agreed to give me a voucher to get the 2nd key and reimburse me for it. From Toyota the extra key was $426. This included the key, programming and FL sales tax. Not cheap!
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They had the key for me overnight.
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Last edited by snookwhaler; 04-12-2011 at 08:01 PM.
Your car can be reprogrammed to recognize used smartkeys. I purchased two from an Ebay seller and had the dealer do a lost key reprogramming. This is different than adding a new key. At first the dealer did not think it would work. However, based on other posts in this forum I told them it would. They were surprised when it did work and said they learned something new. They charged me for one hour's worth of work. I paid $40 per key so the total was $180 (after tax) for reprogramming the car to recognize a total of three keys (including the original).
I asked about replacement of the metal key and you can order that from your parts department using your VIN. They quoted a cost of $118. I also checked with four locksmiths. One said he would do it for $60.
Of course you have to get your car towed to the dealer once you have the used keys so you'll have to pay for that one way or another.
Good luck.
$426 is steep. At my dealer total OTD would be $350. Seems your dealer's markup is a little higher than most. In West Michigan the average key would be $300-350 total. I got mine (blade + transmitter) ordered and programmed for $280 total because I was an employee at the time. So I got the key parts at cost.
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A good locksmith will program a new master key (along with new valet keys and the car's "immobilizer") for much less than the dealer does.
For $165, an independent locksmith reprogrammed/reseeded my 2010 Corolla to use a new master key, a new valet key, and my existing valet key. The dealer had quoted me $400.
To find a good locksmith, use angieslist.com, yelp.com, checkbook.org, or locatealocksmith.com.
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