Smart Key - do I need Transponder Key too?

[ifasko]

Hi All -

I've just bought a 2008 HL Ltd with the smart key ignition. I received 2 remote fobs, only one of which has an emergency key in it. Both work to start the car and do the locks, etc.

My question is - should I have received a transponder type master key also? I've been doing a lot of reading on this, but haven't found a definitive answer.

Also - how do I get a duplicate for the emergency blade key? I see them online for about $17, which sounds good, but is it really as easy as that (well, plus having it cut to match my existing emergency key)?

thanks!

ifasko

[DavidHB]

i only received 2 fobs with my 2011.

[summerwind]

Two fobs is all you get

A dealer can get another key cut for you for the second fob

Incase the dealer didn't tell you if the battery in the fob dies, you just hold the Toyota logo on the fob against the Start button for a couple of seconds and it will register with the SmartKey system and let you start the car

During the Gas Pedal recall owners wondered how to shut the engine off if they were driving and the pedal stuck.
You just hold the Start button in for a couple of seconds and the engine will shut off

[ifasko]

Originally Posted by summerwind

Two fobs is all you get

In case the dealer didn't tell you if the battery in the fob dies, you just hold the Toyota logo on the fob against the Start button for a couple of seconds and it will register with the SmartKey system and let you start the car

During the Gas Pedal recall owners wondered how to shut the engine off if they were driving and the pedal stuck.
You just hold the Start button in for a couple of seconds and the engine will shut off

Thanks Summerwind! The dealer *didn't* tell me that, and both things are very good to know!

I'm new to the Smart Key system and a more evolved car, in general - my last car was a Ford Focus wagon, which, while a true trooper, and INCREDIBLE w/ gas mileage, didn't have many amenities. I'm loving the built-in bluetooth, altho it is a pretty clunky menu system compared to some of the over-the-ear's I've used.

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[GregC6]

can a used smart key be programmed to another car?
my car just came with one fob, and there are a few used ones on ebay

[summerwind]

^talk to your dealer. In the past some have had problems buying a fob on Ebay only to find out it could not be programmed into their HL system

[spacekey]

Is this smartkey an original one or you fitted yourself? Normally, all the 2 remotes have a blade key.

[ifasko]

mine came with 2 smart keys but only one of them had a key in it - the valet key. the remote isn't like the one you show - it has - 4 buttons. At first they told me there was only one key, but i complained a lot and then I think the sales man found a second, but w/o the valet key.

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[spacekey]

It seems a lot of complain can work things out.