nice write up thinking about getting one and tryin to retrofit my aftermarket fob to fit it it

 

Thanks for the how to. I think I'll order a key and give it a shot.

 

that looks like a nice project

 

i wanted to use the extra valet key. does anyone know where the chip is
located?

 

i think the whole head is the chip on the valet key.

i just did this yesterday, easy and cheap! (home depot cut the key for free.)

 

Now this is something I'm definately going to try!!!

EDIT:

So I hoped onto eBay just now and came across this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOYOT...mZ180279243563

So I was just wondering what exactly, if any, are the implications of this product as it relates to this DIY?

 

Dude! Try it and see if it works...If does I'm all over this key!

 

x2! This actually looks kinda promising, the holes for the buttons are the same shape as our buttons!

 

that actually looks awesome! the problem is the key blank isnt the right blank... prolly have to buy that key AND another blade key with a tC blank in it, end up costing around $50... still i may do it. lol.

edit: i just emailed the seller and asked if you can get the key with a tC blank in it. ill post his answer. (i wonder if the key has a transponder already in it too.)

 

**** JUST GOT REAL!!!!

 

Might have to look into this.

 

i just got mine in the mail and im working on it right now.

 

lame! i just opened the package and they didnt put any of the buttons or the button pad in the package. just sent them an e-mail sucks cause its shiped from china.

 

heres some pics

 

^That's weird it doesn't fit. My '07 key looks exactly like the black toyota key they use in the example pictures...

edit: In your last picture there's a picture of your key and its different than mine. Mine has buttons the same shape as the one on the switchblade key. You probably have to re-use the buttons from an '07+ key...

 

no they just didnt send the rubber buttons that go insde.

 

wtf 1 dollar to have it cut! locksmiths charge no less than 7 dollars here

 

deng thats expensive... i got mine for $1 and all i had to do was put up with the guys dirty looks..

update.. i switched back to my normal key.. mine wouldnt go down anymore so i tried fixing it, the plastic kept breaking and so i i just switched back to normal

 

how is the feel of it...is the plastic any good? and will that key work?

 

Home Depot cuts it for free, but they messed up my cut though, lol