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Key Replacement Sources - HELP

Old Sep 29, 2009 | 11:15 PM
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Hi, I'm hoping someone can help me out on this one. One of my master key's has a busted front cover and I was wondering if anyone happens to know where I can get a replacement for the front cover of the Master Key? The buttons and the keys still work but it's only a matter of time before that also deterioriates too.

Any suggestions would really help. Thanks.
Old Sep 30, 2009 | 02:18 AM
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buy a blank on ebay?? and switch out the faces only think i can guess
Old Sep 30, 2009 | 03:12 AM
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dealer?
Old Sep 30, 2009 | 06:11 AM
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dealer keys are 250+ if you buy the whole key and let them program it, etc.

just buy one off of ebay and switch the cover or the little board inside and the chip $50-60 maybe less, if theres any programming needed you can DIY and save urself at least $100...


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/05-06...ltDomainQ5f100

Old Sep 30, 2009 | 02:20 PM
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x2 what jason says or use your spare?
Old Sep 30, 2009 | 03:26 PM
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https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=162974

Old Sep 30, 2009 | 04:50 PM
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i've never seen your diy. thanks
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Originally Posted by asthmatic
i've never seen your diy. thanks
I just figured if someone is going to end up spending $60+ on a new key, why not get an awesome one?
Old Oct 1, 2009 | 05:33 AM
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ayy 60bucks for the key hehe.. i broke!
Old Oct 1, 2009 | 07:38 AM
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this is what i have, 24.99 & free shipping from china... it takes about 2-3 weeks to deliver

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FLEX-...Q5fAccessories
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and heres the DIY here on scionlife:

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=164804
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Mine went to crap a few years ago. So I bought a newer, used, cut key off eBay for about $10. I then took it apart, I cut the metal key out and put my metal key part in. I scraped out the wrong chip and cut mine out and just stuck it in.
I've had no problems after over 2 years.
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