How to tell if you have transponder?

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lagvoid

Discussion Starter · Feb 6, 2007

I bought a used 2001 Camry LE a year ago and recently lost the master key. While searching for a replacement, I noticed most 2001 Camry keys list "transponder". I don't think my car has it, was this a standard feature or only for models that included alarms/keyless entry?

I do not have any blinking security light on my dash or anywhere. Can I just pick up a regular blank key?

Sorry for my ignorance but I appreciate any help.

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touringcamry

· #2 · Feb 6, 2007

I think only the XLEs and V6 models have keys with transponder chips.

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lagvoid

Discussion Starter · #3 · Feb 6, 2007

touringcamry said:
I think only the XLEs and V6 models have keys with transponder chips.

Okay, I have a 4cyl. Thanks for the quick response. Hopefully the blanks the locksmith has arent too ugly :sosad:

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mudman

· #4 · Jun 27, 2010

Hmm, I have the 03 v6, but my key has no mark on it..... I can't tell if its transponder or not..... Any ideas?

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RningOnFumes

· #5 · Jun 27, 2010

Easy test:

Take one of the spare keys with no rubber/plastic -- just bare metal and start the car. If it runs, you don't have a transponder.

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mudman

· #6 · Jun 27, 2010

RningOnFumes said:
Easy test:

Take one of the spare keys with no rubber/plastic -- just bare metal and start the car. If it runs, you don't have a transponder.

I dont have any keys like that

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cruisn76

· #7 · Jun 29, 2010

mudman said:
I dont have any keys like that

Dont tell me you only got 1 key with your used car purchase

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Noku

· #8 · Jun 29, 2010

cruisn76 said:
Dont tell me you only got 1 key with your used car purchase

Had a '00 ES300 and originally there was 3 keys for the ignition all w/ transponder, one of which was valet w/ no trunk/glovebox entry. His may have been the same.

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mudman

· #9 · Jun 29, 2010

cruisn76 said:
Dont tell me you only got 1 key with your used car purchase

Nah I got two keys both with seperate central locking and boot release keyfob. One is black and one is a dark grey.... both covered in rubber.... with no evidence of a transponder.... I have the little security light in the car tho, the one that takes up the left hand drive hazard button spot.

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Schuy

· #10 · Jun 29, 2010

If your car came with 3 keys all with plastic on the heads, you have an immobilizer system on your car. The Grey headed key is the valet key. The difference of the is keys is the tip. It's shaped differently. This allows it to work or not work in certain locks in the vehicle.

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