Does anyone know if the new design (>'07) keys will work with the 2006 tCs?
They're more expensive, but look to be a better design.

Scott

 

the plastic keys arent that bad.. call up ur toyota dealer n find out. but i noticed if you get a replacement, they use the older model

 

I found a place online that sells the new design for $179 ($238 list) and the old style for $85.

Not sure that price difference is worth it for a key...

 

you just need to get the proper immobilizer chip.. that's about really the only thing of concern.

i still honestly like the older design despite the way it wears out.

 

From what I've been told, no other key would work with any car-- meaning, you can't use an 07 tC key on an 06 tC just like you can't use a Rav 4 key on a tC or a Chevrolet key on a Ford.

But I would check with the dealership just incase-- especially because the keys are so expensive =/

 

^^^ Thanks for the info!

Scott

 

They sell two keys - one with and one without the immobilizer, which is why I thought it might work.
I hate the way my key is worn, and I know it will need replacing soon.
I do have the second one, so it's not like it's critical...

Scott

 

I wanted the 2008 key myself but trdsparks told me it cannot be done.

 

Crap! That's what I wanted...
Oh well, thanks for the info!

Scott

 

Are the older Toyota keys the same as the valet key? If so, is it possible to program an xA/xB remote to work for the tC?

If so, sign me up; I'm probably the only person that HATES the buttons in the head of the key.

 

well has anyone broek open the 08 keys?

is it possibly to just take the guts from the older key and swap it out?

just for shiz and giggles.

I wouldnt spend close to 200 for a key


thats to much for just a differant key.

I would spend the 200 on a new key if i lost all 3 of mine ,which i dont see happing

 

yeah my 05 key looks like a zit about to pop at 50k miles.

i like the 08, but for that much coin, i dunno.

 

my keys look exactly like that, how cool haha

 

^^ mines silver same color as my car

 

well my 08 key matches my bsp i light the fact that it seems sturdier than the rubber keys

 

u can get the scion valet key and i believe at the same price as toyota's valet key

 

really, that is a bummer, i was thinking that if my key ever wore out for my 05 tc, i could replace it with a new 08 style key so long as i have the chip and programming done. oh well. i like the unique 05-06 original design just fine.

 

Well, the good news is that they're half the price!
Screw you '07/'08 fools!

 

btw, what is the name of that site, might be good to know, maybe order up a spare or two just in case.

 

thanks a bunch