All you need to know about Toyota Keys Mechanical and Smart keys
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- Опубликовано: 28 май 2024
- A Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician shares All you need to know about Toyota keys for mechanical and Smart keys. Everything from basic operation theory, programming and diagnosis.
In this video I share information on Toyota keys. I start off with mechanical keys. I explain the difference between chip keys and non chip keys and how they related to the immobilizer. Also I show you how the key chip looks like and where it's located in the body of the key. Then I talk about the difference between valet keys and master keys.
Then we go into the Smart key system with a very brief explanation of what it does on the consumer side then we dive into how the system actually operates with the multiple layers of security to prevent theft.
We'll also talk about programming with detailed information straight from my experience doing this every day through my career at a Toyota dealership. We'll cover what types of programming there is. Also we'll cover what happens if you loose all your Toyota keys.
We'll touch briefly on some diagnosis tips including the no start issue following a dead battery on smart key Toyotas.
Lastly I said this in the video and I will say it here. Please have a 2nd key at all times. If you loose one of the keys make another copy so you never have to be faced with loosing all keys and having to tow the car.
If you use a locksmith make sure they are experienced and know what they are doing especially when you loose all keys because inexperienced ones can brick the car and make the repair much more expensive.
The information in this video applies to all Toyota models ( Corolla , Camry , CHR , Avalon , Sienna , Venza , Highlander , 4Runner , RAV4 , Land Cruiser , FJ Cruiser , Prius , Prius V , Prius C , Sequoia , Tacoma , Tundra , Corolla Cross , iM , Yaris and more) Excluding the 2020+ Supra, Toyota 86 and the Yaris IA. It also applies to Scion models ( IQ , XB , XA and tC) Also Applies to Lexus Models ( IS , ES , GS , LS , GX , RC , LC , RX and LX )
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0:00 Intro
0:46 Mechanical Keys
3:05 Smart Key Basics
3:57 Smart Key Operation
10:23 Smart Key Generations
13:14 Things you didn't know about smart key Toyotas
16:32 Key Programming Mechanical and Smart
23:20 Diagnosis and Problems
26:44 Please do this if you own a Toyota 
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@The Car Care Nut I know that you actively worked at a dealership at the time of this video, and I just want to say how goddamn much respect I have for you when you're willing to tell us about backdoor and unofficial methods etc. I love that you want to present us with all of our options, explain the pros and the cons, and let us decide for ourselves. That's what mechanics should do anyways, but you're doing that on so many other levels than just "hey this is what's wrong with your car here's the pros and cons". You're honesty is truly inspiring. Can I please come and work for you? You have made me fall in love with Toyotas and I want nothing more than to learn absolutely everything I possibly can about them. I am a computer/electrical engineer with a knack and a passion for diagnostics in general.
Great! Hearing the truth with honest people.
What great info ! Millions should watch your videos !
You are much appreciated. . .God Bless You !!!
@RastaJediX, Please sir, AMD always signs out giving us a blessing... please refrain from using phrase like that, regardless, it may be considered disrespectful.
Damming God is disrespectful.
I agree ! Totally unacceptable !
Im an automotive locksmith and I can tell you it is very easy for a locksmith to make keys from an all keys lost situation on most Toyotas. It takes me 45 minutes tops to make regular chipped keys and prox smart keys. I will say you are correct on the first gen Prius, those are different. Aside from that I did learn a couple of things from this video.
Love the autells
Help!! I bought a 98 Land Cruiser, it only came with a valet key. I went to the local Toyota dealer, he ran the vin and said that the ONLY way I can get a master chip key is for them to take out the "computer system" and send it to a Toyota plant in California so it can be programmed at a cost of about $800 and a 3 week waiting period. Is this accurate? I bought one of those generic programable keys off of Amazon for $24, but as I found out later you cant use a valet key to use as a program key. I've seen videos were guys get a $3 key cut at Walmart and then zip tie the chip key underneath the ignition switch. Ive tried it and it does work but the chip key has to be exact in its position. I feel if I ever lose my valet key I'm screwed. I just wish for a remote key that locks and unlock the doors plus knowing I got the valet key as an emergency backup. Anything else I can do? Thanks!!
Go to a locksmith or find somebody with an alltel scan tool stay away from the dealer
You made a big mistake by accepting only a valet key that's a big problem
@@wingusa2 Thanks, yes lessoned learned. It was the only key that came with the car at auction.
Those Prius' are trouble
Great video , I’m a professional locksmith of 20 plus years. Almost everything you said was perfectly accurate…. I can do all Toyota transponders and smart keys to present day. The old sienna’s , 4Runners, Avalons etc. the computers behind the glove box or in the sequoias case I think behind the cluster. Those can be reflashed by the right guy don’t need full replacement.
I’m about your age , my first Toyota love was the mk3 Supra turbo too, had 2 , one AT, one MT. Then moved on to driving the Lexus LS for the last 16 years. (My 2004 LS 430 in mercury metallic with grey leather and the modem luxury package was the greatest car ever !) still not sure why I sold it … the wife is kinda crazy and said it was too big. So here we go here comes the GS!
Last year kinda went back to my roots and got a 17 GS 350 f-sport RWD. What a great modern day Supra sedan if you will. The all weather RX 350 sixteen model year is the other member of the fleet besides the chevy express work horse.
Love your channel I’m glad your doing what you love and getting paid by google with all your views ….!
Hi Locksmith5625. What is a good key programming machine today? is Autel Maxiim KM100X a good one if I want to be a auto locksmith?
Hello sir ihve Toyota camery 2000 2.2 l lost all keys wich computer i dhoud replace with mobilizer the one behind clove compartment
The best video about keys. Thank you for the information. Security issues on our vehicle is a great concern, so if you know you used your last money for that car, use every means to protect it, starting by looking after your keys, using tracking device, steering lock, kill switch and others, just to minimize the chances...even though we all know they can still take your car from you by force using a gun or any means, at least you have done something as a precaution.
Early Toyota Sienna vans (as well as other Toyota models early 2000's) can be done by removing the ECU and flashing the 93C chip inside to allow replacement keys to be registered to the vehicle. You are correct the early Siennas cannot be done through OBD2 port. However, a well equipped auto locksmith like myself can flash that chip inside the ECU without the expense of replacing the ECU or any other parts. I have helped many many customers in an all keys lost situation with early Toyotas in this manner. My cost of this service would not total the car at all. Thanks for all your great, helpful videos. EZ-FLASHER is the tool I use to reset the 93C chip with. IF you have one of the early Toyotas with an early immobilizer system and only 1 registered key, a clone of your registered key can be made quite easily and much much cheaper than the cost to get you rolling again in an all keys lost situation. Model and year specific, not all cars the same... Transponder Pros
Thanks for this EZ flasher info. Which budget friendly programmer will you recommend for the 5th Generation Smart key (8A)? 2019 till date.
This makes me feel so much better lol I haven't ever owned a NEW vehicle until this coming week. Buying a brand new TRD off-road premium 4runner and have been concerned about the new 'key' type. My last vehicle was a used rental car from 2007. A Nissan Sentra and it was very basic lol power locks and windows only. Before that I had bought a used 1995 sr5 4runner in high school. Loved both but they both are way technologically behind what I'm buying lol everything on this new one will be new to me. So I've been trying to educate myself before it is here from Japan. This video and several of your other videos have helped me so much!! Thank you for sharing your expertise.
This video should be required watching for all Toyota owners. Wow, so much great information about 'keys'. I've never heard the phrase 'Brick Your Car' either.
Can you imagine that happening to you?...The every ECU in the vehicle is locked down. What a nightmare. I own a 2019 Avalon XLE, by the way.
ONE THING: There is a small physical key built into the smart key for my model. Operators Manual pages, 112 and 452,453. Use the mechanical key for access, then hold the smart key close to the start/stop button as described. It should work even if the smart key battery is dead. Thanks a lot~!
I’ve seen the bricked car situation after an amateur locksmith tried to program keys. Once you find a good locksmith that knows what they are doing stick with them. They are becoming harder to find but there’s still many locksmiths that have vast experience and know their trade well.
My son showed me this channel and I’m learning so much already from your videos ! Never knew one key was a valet key all the years I ve had it. Thanks!
Thanks for producing another great talk. This one was a fine example of your ability to take a complex system and explain both the system and the concepts behind it in terms that those of us who aren't professional auto mechanics can find informative and entertaining,..
Thank you Ed!
Love your channel!! We are a family who drove only Toyota because they lasts forever as long as you keep them maintained. Learning so much from your videos! Ty!
My favorite key system was the one in my brother's pickup. Toggle switch and a push button. Turn on the toggle for ignition, push the button for starter. Never failed. Lots of us live in places where we don't have to lock up our cars, having to pay hundreds for a key anyway is irritating.
What year? The last time I saw one like that was in high school. The A&P program had two SNJ navy trainers (Army air corp AT-6). You had to place your fingers just right so you could use your left on the throttle.
I went to this Chevy dealer for a pre owned car. They were charging 900 extra to give you 2nd key, tint and wheel locks. I walked out. The car was already tinted, wheel locks were already on and they held 2nd key in the back. Shame on these up sale tactics.
Good for you for walking away.
Not all chevy dealers will skin u.
Yes most car dealers are scammers ..they get 15% sales fee and pocket extras so you pay there house payment
I also had a bad experience buying a Prius from a Chevy dealership. They told us that they could not find the second key until after we had already signed the papers and bought a key replacement insurance policy. On top of that they had performed an oil change prior to our purchase which they severely botched. They over torqued the drain plug bolt and left the oil filter loose. Oil was covering the underside of the car by the time that I changed the oil for the first time (3k miles). Plus I had to get a 2 ft breaker bar to loosen the drain plug.
Stay away from the dealer go to a locksmith with a very good computer
Scan tool
Another video with a well done explanation of how various key types work with the Toyota line. I would like to add something that may be useful to a DIY-er like myself in case there's someone reading this who would like to add an extra smart key or two, or replace a lost one.
@21:40, you say that used smart keys carry the ID# of the last car that the key was paired / programmed to match, and you say that prevents the car owner from buying a used key as an extra. However, there are used smart keys sold which have been cleared of the car ID#. This will allow a keyless start Toyota owner to reprogram the used key to function with the car. You must make sure that the item listing specifies that the car ID has been cleared!
I myself bought two keys to have as extras. When searching to buy a used key, you have to open the plastic case of one of the original keys, remove the little printed circuit board (pcb), and read the number of the main chip (I believe it's the biggest chip on the pcb.) Then choose a used key that HAS THE SAME CHIP! When looking for a used key, the seller listing should either have a good picture of the pcb showing that chip, or have that chip number listed in the item description!
As I said, I added two extra keys that way. I also used a copy of the Techstream software to help with the process. I didn't have to go a locksmith or the dealer to get my keys paired to my 2013 Venza, and saved myself $100 or $200. Perhaps even more $$ now, since my experience was about five yrs ago, in 2018.
I sure do miss the good ole days. A flat metal key and no computers.
I don`t ... I have SO much more FUN NOW !!!!
Car thieves miss those days, too. Hondas were notorious for being easily stolen with a worn down key.
@@flagmichael I remember that.
My Buick had a chip key my Toyota doesn't it has a dumb key
@@Lunas2525 I have had GM cars that had the chip on the key. You could not give me a GM vehicle. It doesn't matter with them who would want to steal a GM car ? I kissed the ground when I was free of them.😆
Thank you so much for explaining how to get the key to work without batter/dead battery. I would have been stuck all night, it was 2:30 am and I was stressing how to get home. Thankful i found your video that was VERY descriptive! I watched several others before this one, and they didn't help at all. You're the only one that showed all generations of the keys and what to do and how they work!! Thanks so much!
AMD, I just bought a SC430 based on your advice from this channel. It is a little scary driving a 20 year old car, but I just keep thinking that it is a Glorified Toyota in a good way. Thanks for all of your work and effort into making this one of the best channels on RUclips.
I believe that holding the key to the start button (when the battery in the key is dead) uses NFC (near field communication). The signal transmitted from the car is used to provide electrical power to the chip in the key so it can respond.
It can't be NFC. I think it is just an inductive coil being powered by the area around the START button. I say this in a similar manner that the sPen in a Samsung Galaxy Note powers the stylus whenever it is near the screen.
Can some one answer my question. I have 98 3rd gen 4runner with all original keys missing. Right now I have one dumb key for the door and one for the engine and the security system is off. Can I get a new programable keys and reprogram one or will that BRICK the car? I don't believe there are no smart chips for the 98 3rd gen. Thx
@@Asian_Connection I don't see any reason why it shouldn't go as smoothly as you are suggesting for a 98 model.
It’s an inductive coil and all manufacturers do this incase of emergencies
What you've described is essentially NFC - an inductor picks up a signal which is used to power a circuit.
The powered circuit transmits a code.
An HID badge at the door for a control access system does the same thing.
So does a vehicle tag. When the vehicle approaches toll and the barrier is lifted.
This is another outstanding vlog and imo a must see for any Toyota owner. Wrap the fob in aluminum foil. Due to tthe time it would take what was not mentioned was being protective of smart key from people who carry a radio signal interception device (generally in a back pack) to record the smart key information when it's talking to the cars receiving antenna/s . It can be used to clone another smart key that carried in your pocke if they can get near yout or located in your residence if. they walk up to your front door to pick up the signal. One favorite is sitting in a parking lot waiting for you to came back to you car and hitting the smart keys unlock button or hitting the fob lock button when walking away from your car. Always tough the door handle to lock and unlock the front car doors. Use the metal key or the trunk release tab in the car.. What to do with parking valets was not completely covered. You really don't want them to have control of the smart key fob particularly when they park the car and hang you smart key in a lock box that they often don't close.
On some smart keys you can turn off the key by holding down the button and it doesn't transmit so you don't need the foil to shield the key. Thanks for your info.
I wish the Car Care Nut would address this. I have seen this mentioned on the local TV News. There is a way to use a button press combo that turns off the fob's transmitter, which not only saves the battery, but also prevents thieves with a scanner from cloning your fob's signal.
Another great in informative video brother! Thank you! Had an incident with our 2011 Venza years ago when my wife dropped me off at work and she took off with keys still in my pocket as I drove first. We didn't notice the warning chime at that time telling us that the key was in my pocket and she drove off without it. So the car never shut off (which makes sense as that would be dangerous) but I wished Toyota programmed a display warning on the dash. I had to call her back and give her the key as I know once she has gotten to her job and parked the car she won't be able to restart it.
Your videos are just so helpful for a female preparing for a Toyota delivery 🇦🇺
As always, this is another very informative video. Some of the content I already knew, most of it I didn’t know. Such as the problems one could face if you loose your key and the complicated road Toyota went to make potential thieves’ lives more difficult. Nonetheless, the current Toyota RAV4 is one of the most stolen cars in The Netherlands, despite all Toyota did to make theft of this car as difficult as possible. As a consequence, many owners of RAV4’s having smart keys disable the keyless entry feature. The signals these keys transmit can be received by very special equipment that is then programmed to open the car. Many, mainly Eastern European car theives, use this method. The car gets stolen and totally stripped for parts and never seen again. So either keep your smart key in a metal container or disable the keyless entry feature ( done at the dealership ) would be my advise! Kind regards, Willem, Hekelingen, The Netherlands.
Ok that's my fear about smart everything. I don't think the 2021 models can be deactivated to go back to use an old school mechanic key.
That is the most important point you are making here. Cars are stolen only to be stripped for parts. So you better make sure to use ,multiple level of security on the vehicle, which may be steering lock and more with trustworthy tracking system.
@@raphaelmahumane1648 Thieves laugh when they see The Club.
@@sd906238 lol, knowing it can' stop them....
Great info, thanks
Great video, I'm a locksmith but I don't work on ignitions or car keys but as a Toyota fan and owner of 4 Toyotas it great information to know 👍😀😊
Your videos are priceless for me as a Toyota service advisor. Thank You!!
I lost my only key for my 15 camry and had the dealership make one. Wasn't too expensive at $300 but I was able to "clean" the key and reprogram it to the vehicle with techstream without much difficulty when I found it a few months later. Great info AMD.
Thank you AMD for another great video. As I said many times, would be good to have more technicians as you are. Priceless.
I learned so much watching this. Thanks for the information. I love your channel.
Thank you and God bless you, AMD. This is why I want a 1984 Toyota Corolla!
Great, great video! All part of the modern learning curve now. "Human factors" is the leading cause in most incident investigation findings. Don't lose your keys! (if you can help it)
So great to learn. Definitely a useful video that people can continually come back to. 👌
I learned a lot by watching your videos. Thanks a lot.
Thumbs up for the simplicity in your detailed explanation. You are damn good.
Very important information every Toyota owner should know.
Great videos you produce with loads of valuable information!
Saw some videos that stated the smart keys emit a signal continuously that can be picked up by a thief's receiver and duplicated to allow them to steal the car. Hence, there are many products being sold to elecrrically insulate the key fob. The Toyota key allows you to turn the key off (and presumably reduce battery usage) by holding the "lock" button while pressing another button twice; the feature is listed in the owner' manual. The key is reactivated by simply pressing any button. It's also a useful feature for spare keys that will just be sitting around for a, long time. Surprised he didn't address this.
High end car thieves in Europe don't waste their time on Toyota or Lexus... The videos are always of 6-figure cars. 😲
Some guy stands by the bedroom of a house with a box while another is at the car... I'm presuming if you get caught with that equipment you're toast anyway.
@@seanpop2886 Rav4’s are being stolen left and right in Europe so best to take the precautions if you need to :p
@@seanpop2886 Thanks for this great info Sean eases my mind
Best channel on You tube my friend. I have learned so much from your videos and as a result become a loyal Toyota owner. We currently own a 2014 Avalon Hybrid and now I just bought a 2016 4 Runner Premium. Bought both used with confidence as a result of what I've learned from you. We had an 07 Prius we drive all over the country with zero issues too. Thank you for making all this great content. Found this video because the 4 Runner only came with one key and I want to get a second one. Last 4 used cars only had 1 key. Dealers keeping one these days to sell you back maybe? Lol.
Excellent presentation!. I've only seen a few other videos or yours recently, and all were excellent. You earned my subscription.👍
Another warning: On our CRV, if the key is in my pocket with my phone and the phone is between the key and the car, it blocks the signal. Same if my wife has the key in her purse with her phone between the key and car. Blocks it. I hear RUclipsrs all the time talking about how sometimes the key works and sometimes it doesn't. Could be as simple as this. Good Video-thanks.
I bought a smart key for our first 3rd generation Prius from an online remote and key store that had given me great service, but it simply wouldn't program. The dealer said it looked like the key had been used with another car before, and now I know what that means. Fortunately the online store accepted it back.
I had a costumer that went to buy a smart key for a sienna 2019, it looked original to the eye but that key was a counterfeit and this men paid almost the original prize of one, the smart key only worked to open the car but didn’t start it. Always be careful with what you buy online. Also he couldn’t get a refund for that remote.
Thank you very much for shinning the light on all dark areas of the Toyota world. job well done. I have watched many of your videos, all excellent.
Ahmed these public service videos are so useful, I really appreciate your effort to bring these important & overlooked details to light, Thank You! .....Javi G.
Excellent... It is easy to understand.. May the Lord bless you too!!!
I tried the used smart key from eBay and as AMD said, it didn’t work. The tech at Toyota couldn’t detect nor wipe the previous programming, so thankfully I was able to return the key that I got on eBay and buy the smart key from Toyota.
Well, i got one new one from ebay for prius and the software as well .I Everything worked as it should.. of course YMMW Btw, my total was less than $85 vs SoCal Toyota dealers msrp of min. $350+tax
Thanks for this important information. Quite complicated to understand or comprehend the computer logic that makes it work. The best policy is to always keep the other key safe at home just incase you loose the main key and immediately go the dealership and get another copy before you loose both.
When I 1st got my 19 prius. I'd wash my car at car wash & was worried it would lock my fob in my car. Didnt know it wont lock itself. Bc when Im washing the handles, it lockd/unlockd. ALSO, smart keys, keep away when wrkn on car. (changing oil/brake jobs). GREAT info AMD. U reminded me, 2yrs & I forgot about fob battery! I need to get one as a back up. 😁
The Car Wizard mentioned that in one of his videos. Draining the oil and finding out the car was ready and just snoozing is no fun, I suppose.
Excellent information! Thank you so much for taking the time to make these extremely informative videos!
Way back I had a smart key on my car so if somebody else parked it l could make the horn beep til I found the car. That would be helpful now in a parking lot with so many cars looking the same.
Thanks for the info when they handed us the smart fob for my Camry hybrid first thing came to mind get protective covers for both keys and change the batteries once a year after watching this I'm going to do one battery at a time and make sure it starts my car before doing the other key
The Silicone REMOTE JACKETS are only 12.00 retail, and though they do not waterproof the remote, they prevent keys from sliding off the table, as well as protect against the physical shock of hitting concrete or tile from elbow height... the trace lines on the circuit board thank you!
@@citylockapolytechnikeyllcc7936 True. If you want waterproofing, buy a waterproof pouch!
I have a 2002 Lexus ES300 but only one master key [and a valet key],so I'm glad I watched your interesting video.Many thanks.
I also have a situation like you, did you ever get a chip key programmed?
Thanks for making my day and taking time to make this video. It's so refreshing to see the info I was looking for.
Thanks for the info, as it's a tough subject to get reliable DIY info on! FEEDBACK: Please consider adding a few basic graphics to the video highlighting "key" categories: SMART/DUMB KEYS, CHIP/CHIP-LESS KEYS, REGULAR/VALET KEYS...and programming options, guidelines, etc.
Even a few basic charts or summary diagrams would be quite helpful.
You've have a ton of knowledge and expertise, and a great heart; a few graphical additions could really put your Care Care Nut videos over the top! Thanks!!
Thanks for this video AMD, good work. Wondering if you could do a mini part 2 showing us how to turn off the different key fobs to stop them from transmitting RF signal for security purposes and perhaps even to conserve battery life. Thanks again.
Very éducative and useful. Thank you for your excellent channel.
Great information. Now I understand my Prius keys better.
Great stuff, AMD! I've owned two Toyotas with smart keys and I've been happy with both of them. No significant problems apart from EMI in some locations preventing me from opening the doors in my 2007 Camry (I no longer own this car). I found them to be as reliable as they were convenient.
You “like”. Then you say “EMI”.
That negates your “like”
A few days ago, one of my smart keys for my 17 RAV4 ended up going through a wash cycle in the laundry. I found it, separated it and removed the battery so it could air dry for a couple of days. A week later I tested and it still works. I am hoping that none of the components will degrade over time because of the submergence in water. It was in a silicone skin which may have helped.
I’ve done exactly the same thing to my 14 RAV4. Turns out the key is somehow waterproof with a gasket.
My first guess, if water got inside would be to remove the battery and use WD-40, contact cleaner or mass airflow sensor cleaner just to replace the water with a solvent. I'd think that would stop any potential rust if caught early enough.
One week later... Maybe not as effective.
You wasted your time removing the battery etc. A former girlfriend and I bought new '17 Prius Primes a few months apart. A couple of years later she dropped a fob in the deep end of her pool, about 8 feet of water. It was while opening the pool in the spring, so the water was covered with algae and far too murky to see through even after skimming that. She decided it was too dirty to have her kid dive down and feel around for it. So after a week of running the pool filter and getting the water ready to swim in, she sent the kid in to retrieve it. I'd have just fished it out with the skimmer pole, but I think she wanted the kid to feel useful, hahaha. It worked perfectly fine, no disassembly or drying procedure required, after a week in 8 feet of disgusting pool-opening water.
if you ever have a wet key again spray it down with isopropyl alcohol without the battery if possible. The alcohol may wash away the water and replace it and slowly evaporate away. Give it a day or longer to evaporate and that may give you a chance
Wow! What great information,Car Care Nut! I have subscribed, and I am going to check out your other videos. Thank you for your clear, concise, easy to understand (sort of, lol!) explanation of how my mysterious Prius v smart key works. I needed it!
You have the highest level channel here ! Really valuable !! Thank you again :- )
Good things about Toyota, you always can program it with open and close doors sequence and eventually programed the new copy key. Older cars can use used remote. Newer one must use new keys.
Never knew or heard of a valet key, learned a lot of new things about the smart key today. Very interesting video.👍
Skai-view ---- Never heard of a Valet Key ?
How is that even possible?
Do you only buy used vehicles & your not given
the owners manual & no valet key or only one key?
Owners manuals are on the internet if don't have one.
Do you go through life & never discuss vehicles with anyone?
@@pczapp827 used to buy only used cars but recently bought 2020 camry xse and 2021 4runner limited but no valet keys. Only got 2 key fobs per car and inside the fobs there is those little keys if the battery dies. Is that the valet key?
@@pczapp827 My car does have valet mode that could be why there is no specific valet key
Some brands/models don't have valet keys. A lower priced car without a locking glovebox and without a lockable trunk (such as a hatchback where you can reach over the back seat into the cargo area) have no need for a valet key. Valet keys basically don't allow access to a locked glovebox.
@@njsongwriter The irony is those poorly designed locks can be picked in seconds… Best to not keep valuables in the vehicle. I always mention to the customer to remove cash, expensive technology, and tools as we aren’t responsible for then if stolen.
Amazingly informative! An incredible, easy-to-follow explanation of a complex subject. I have learned so much from your videos. Thank you for all of your work. You choose interesting topics and provide fantastic, engaging explanations of each topic and great camera shots and editing make for an excellent package!!!!!
Who know there was so much to the keys. Great video learned a lot and did not think that I would.
I had a company to come out and make an extra key fob for my 2020 Camry XLE. It is an OME Toyota key fob. The next day I started getting a message on my dash between the speedometer and tachometer that said a new key fob had been made for my car. It came on everyday. Three days later I called the Toyota dealership and they told me if you ever have a new key fob made for the car it will alert you that a key has been made in case it was without your authorization. ⚠️ I think the message appeared on my dash for 8 to 10 days.. These cars are really smart and will alert you of impending theft as well.
That is good to know
@@volvo09 It sure surprised me.. also if I go out in the winter and there is a chance of slick roads the car will warn me of that.. How does it know? It will warn you when it is actually a chance of it being slick and not just on a cold and dry day..
Hi AMD. Great video as usual! I am looking to get a third key as a spare that I’ll tuck away in case I lose my main key. The dealer quoted me about $300-400 for a complete key. However, I found an aftermarket DIY solution that costs about $200 for a complete key. The solution involves renting a device that hooks into the OBD2 port of the car to add/remove keys. Here’s my question: is there a risk of bricking the ECUs in my car by using this solution? I’ll only be adding an aftermarket key to the authorized key list. I will not be hacking the vehicle ID as you mentioned in your video. Thanks for any advice.
I've been driving my car with the valet key. Now I'm using the master key, thanks
Question, they had master and valet key on Toyota's back in the late 70's early 80's but it was called a service key in those days, the only thing that was even slightly close to electronics was the wirering battery,starter and alternator which we would rebuild back then,oops I forgot to mention their which we also rebuilt,Carburetor,master cylinder and slave cylinder.
I'm old school and I subscribed to your channel for one reason and only one reason,you have a passion for what you do and don't sugarcoat anything.
Keep up the good work and stay safe, you and the family.
Great video , something else you could have added is how to turn on and off the key by holding down the button so it wouldn't transmit some people don't know about that.
Which button?
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Obviously “The button”. It’s testosterone speak.
Come on man!
On a 2019 Corolla hatchback you hold down the lock button, then hit unlock 2 times rapidly. The red light will flash 3 or4 times to show activation. Hit any button to disengage battery saver mode.
On my 2015 Sienna I noticed once in a great while when the car doesn't start, my keys are under my cell phone in my left pocket, every time lol. Also I noticed when using the comfort open feature, you place your hand on the handle to unlock. I notice when I go a little fast the door doesn't unlock in time, I'm guessing the correct procedure is just how you showed by placing hand on handle first as opposed to just opening it real quick.
Remote battery MAY be getting low. Get PANASONIC replacements, and put on a meter. I throw away any battery measuring UNDER 3.16V. They should be between 3.16-3.26V Proximity Remotes require TOP OF CHARGE batteries and begin to fail when at the 2.95-3V level
Learned a lot. Important stuff. Triple thumbs up for this one. 👍👍👍
Very great video!! The best info I have found about Toyota keys or how any smart keys work. You made a blonde understand how these keys work. God bless you!!! Many thanks
An automotive locksmith can make a new key for any of these cars. Including the older ones he mentioned and not by replacing the computer. They can remove the immobilizer chip and virginize it to accept new keys.
As AMD notes: You need a GOOD, bonded automotive locksmith with the right (possibly non-kosher) code reader/scanner. I just bought a 2006 4Runner that only came with a grey valet chip key. I wanted a master key, to play with the various Toyota cheat codes & to program two 3rd party remotes I bought off the internet. When the dealership told me I would need to make an appointment, wait 6 weeks, and leave the car with them from 8 to 5, I called a well-respected local locksmith. He took down the vehicle specifics and said yeah, I'm pretty sure I can make a master for you. I do lots of Toyotas. I asked if there was any risk of bricking my ECU, and he said no -- the new (master) key will either start the car or it won't. He called back an hour later and said my specific 4Runner was on the do-able list for his scan tool.
So I parked in front of his house, gave him the working valet key, the fobs, and the virgin master key (cut by the dealership, but not programmed). Ten minutes with the scan tool & I had two working master keys and two working remote fobs. He went the "All Keys Lost" route. Cost about 1/3rd what the dealership wanted, no waiting, no leaving the car all day. 🙂 You want someone who does it professionally, all the time tho -- not some dodgy fly-by-night operator, not you with a rented OBD reader and a printout from ToyoNation.com.😄
Don't know why anyone would give this a thumbs down WTF
Its the sheeple that follow the dude that harps about his 94 Celica, because all he can do is produce clickbait; AMD's stuff is quality content.
Their Car thieves that can't find the key hole to fit their screw driver in.
Must be Byden supporters. They couldn't under the assignment.
absolutely the best commentary on toyota keys. I have an 03 camry someone tried to steal breaking the column and a used column was installed and it will not pare with the ecms
I've had good luck with a few vendors that can cut the key with a photo. Was able to get 2 keys and fobs for an SC430 for $50 and re-program with the door sequence, worked well (both master keys). Beats spending $200+ at dealer for each
The smart remotes toyota models that have the HD radio / Sirius XM can remote start your vehicle. Press your lock button then press your lock button again then press and hold your lock button until the light on your vehicles turn on then your vehicle will start.
AMD, I prefer an ordinary key with an aftermarket alarm added. I would rather pay 5 bucks to replace a key than 10-20 times that amount. We see a lot of high end Toyota and Lexus models stolen in this area with cloned 'Smart' keys.
Okay for base models.. I would never buy a new vehicle that did not have push start and smart entry.
Cloned smart keys are an issue. Not sure how simple it is to clone one.
@@TheCarCareNut I can't explain how they do it but a lot of 4Runners, Tacomas and GXs are simply driven away from the owner's property and eventually shipped overseas.
@@charlesjackson1700 Heh I know a number of people who go the other way, they won't buy a car that doesn't use a physical key for everything.
@@John_Ridley There are a lot of old school people that think like that.. that may be okay if you want to buy a cheaper or vehicle.. All of the nicer vehicles SUVs and cars and trucks have push button start and touch entry.. I have to have that as well as homelink and most of the other available options.. I also want the parking sensors on the bumpers that make the car stop automatically if you're backing up and a car is approaching and you do not see it. My car will even tell me if there is ice or if the roads are slick.. I have got used to all that and I like it..
Thank God for the wisdom of my fellow man! A very informative & straight to the point view. Thank you!
Thank you for this excellent, very useful information! God bless you.
Certification chain for smart keys just like in the computers security :)
Awesome information 👍🏻🇨🇦
Good advice. I bought my 05 Corolla used from a private owner and don't have a second key. I'll get one now. Thanks
This guy is a Genius !
Im a delivery driver. So I get in and out alot with my hands full. I never want another vehicle without push button start. It's too convenient
In 2019 I purchased a 2012 Tundra - sadly it only came with 1 key and 1 fob. Getting a spare key is not cheap - $200 for the key and $200 for the fob. And where I live, our government says that only the dealer can do this. Grrrr. Might follow another person's lead - they removed the chip from the key and then glued it in by the ignition. The key then worked fine as a mechanical key
🙏Thank you for this. By far the best explanation on the web. You are GREAT at this! Seriously. Everything about you: Your knowledge, your skill as a teacher, your personality, your integrity and your onscreen presence. You may make more money here, but you should be on TV doing this. It could feed your online traffic, too!
Thank you for all these very helpful and money saving information ! You have helped me a lot ,GOD bless !
This may be an uncommon scenario, but I lost one of my mechanical clicker keys for my 2018 Toyota 4Runner, and not only did I want to replace it, but I decided to make some additional backup keys (masters and valets). On my car it turns out there is a limit of 6 ID slots in the computer, and the lost key still occupied one of them. So I was limited in how many additional replacements I could make (over the remaining clicker and valet key I still had). In my case I needed the slot occupied by the lost key, and the locksmith needed all the keys present (minus obviously the lost one) in order to erase the memory (thus freeing the slot used by the lost key) and add them all back.
I wanted to add some more info about blade keys with clickers. The door lock/unlock (clicker) function appears to be unrelated to the programming to get the blade to start the engine. I believe that in order to program the blade the key has to fit and be able to turn the lock barrel. The programming will allow the vehicle to start, otherwise it just cranks. It's a long story, but in my case I had two clicker keys whose blades got accidentally destroyed by a locksmith. I cut off the blades and filed them flush with the plastic case, and put them on keyrings with my valet keys, allowing the doors to be unlocked from afar. These clickers were still occupying programming slots. Later, when I ran out of slots, I had the locksmith do an erase of the pre-existing programming and re-program the keys with working blades. Since the bladeless clickers can no longer be re-programmed due to not being able to be inserted into the lock, they no longer take up slots, but the door lock/unlock functions still work. Hope all of that makes sense.
Tip- don’t leave your key in or near the car! The key continues to try to communicate and will wear down the battery on the key fob!
Very informative and i like the way he explains.
Thanks again for the excellent video,great information as usual
This video was perfect timing for me. I just bought a 2012 4 Runner SR5 that uses a chip key. The dealer only gave me 1 key. I ordered 2 key fobs off Ebay and was planning getting them programmed but I found a web site that shows you how to program your new key fob after you have a locksmith cut the key by using the original key fob and by inserting into the ignition and following a series of gas pedal and brake pedal presses. Is this actually possible?
Hi! the 2012 cannot be programmed manually like the older models. Some aftermarket scan tools can pull it off.
Thanks for this video - technology - as you know, it can be great, and it can be frustrating. I, and several other 2021 RAV4 Prime owners, have noticed on rare occasion the vehicle will appear to be completely unresponsive to either smart key (with known working batteries). The only way into the vehicle is with the manual key, then the alarm goes off and you can then push a button on the smart key to stop the alarm, and immediately everything goes back to normal. I would consider possible radio interference, however, both keys begin working immediately after the alarm goes off when opening the door with the manual key, whereas neither key worked prior to opening the door. Thoughts/suggestions? I captured a video of it in case I need to show the dealer. Thanks!
Hi! Interesting. I haven’t seen this one yet. Do bring it to the dealerships attention
possibly, too many operations of remote in a short time will disable remotes until reset, such as by cycling locks. Also, your locks could be out of sync, due to a rear right door latch malfunction, or partially locked tailgate. ( I have no idea why the right rear door, something is going on I can not profess to know )
But the answer may be right from the video....that OTHER DEVICES ARE ACTIVATING THE REMOTE, and thus preventing proper function
Very well done! Extremely helpful.
Toyota noticed the rising theft trends on their customers cars and got real serious about making them almost theft proof ( And reliable - too many non Toyota car owners end up fighting problems with the flaky security systems on their cars ). I really appreciate that. Thanks for the info. I got two new chip keys made and programmed for my 08 Tundra when one key wore down to not working for about $200. The locksmith appreciated that I had kept the key code tag that came with the new truck key set as it saved him time looking up specs for cutting the new ones to OEM dimensions.
Even the latest generation Toyota's get stolen quite easily. The thief only needs access to the OBD-2 port to program a new key.
@@meeder78 just get the one with key ignition instead of push to start... problems solved
@@alvinsimba734 even those can be stolen quite easily. A lof of them can be started through the ODB interface without a key being present.
@@meeder78 I mean If a thief wants to steal the car they can but with the key it will take more time for them to get in.
@@meeder78 That’s 100% wrong. There is no function on any scanner either official or unofficial to start the vehicle without a key that has been programmed. I’m very experienced with both official TechStream Toyota/Lexus/Scion software plus third party software. Stop spreading false information.
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I liked this video, but you never mention the little mechanical keys that are hidden in some smart keys. Maybe you can make a video on that aspect? Thanks you for your channel. Will be looking forward for the next vid
Nice job my friend. I always look forward to your videos.
Thank you the clear and easily understood advice you offer
I bought my '08 Lexus used a few years back, only came with one key that didn't remote very well, even with a new battery. I'm sure when the car was traded in to the dealership, the seller didn't bring in the second key or any other keys. Didn't want to solve this myself so a couple years ago, went to a trusted locksmith for $250 to get a copy made. Programming took 20 min or so. Been working great since. Plan on getting another one made because it's good to have at least two good keys. I guess that first key will be my valet? And then I'll have a total three keys. In the long run I wouldn't mind getting a valet key.
Hello AMD,
Firstly, thank you for your helpful videos. I've already used several of them to do basic maintenance on my car.
Out of curiosity, how many keys can be programmed to a single car (non-smart keys)? Thanks in advance !
Hi! 5 keys max can programmed on most models
@@TheCarCareNut Thank you so much for the prompt reply. I hope you and your loved ones have a good 4th of July weekend !
Great work as always my brother..👍
Thanks for a very good explanation.
The only disadvantage to smart keys is when you lose one and have to pay the dealer to replace it.
That is a very expensive to have the dealer replace the key.
@@lukespack Locksmith charges $240 for an aftermarket unit programmed. Dealer charged $300 programmed. Or you can buy an aftermarket unit on ebay and have dealership program and cut you a new key to code for $100.
@@brucewayne2773 Thanks.
That’s not the only disadvantage. I like to hide a key under the vehicle in case I lose the key or leave the key in the vehicle while locked.
Home Depot 60 bucks