New to Toyota Forums, Smart key help! - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

tommyfresh · 12-14-2011, 01:37 PM

Hey guys I'm new to all this, i just recently bought a 08 highlander for a damn steal but i need help programming my smart key to it. I don't have a key ignition, i just have a push start button in my car. Is there anyway i can program the smart key without spending 150 at the stealership?!

JMSinMD · 12-14-2011, 02:06 PM

I've not heard of another way. When I worked service we'd charge $100 flat irrelevant of 1 key or 3 keys. Talk with the service advisor, it's an easy job.

***TrailDust*** · 12-14-2011, 06:00 PM

Welcome to the nation, Tommy, and also to the Highlander forums!

***summerwind*** · 12-15-2011, 06:40 AM

Nope and some of the keys you buy off of eBay won't match the one that came with the HL. You also need to take all key fobs to the dealer when you add one.

GregC6 · 12-16-2011, 10:16 AM

Yeah, I was told used for won't work
Paid about $400 total for a new fob, key that goes into the fob, programming and key cutting