Replace key fob

[car18curious]

Just to expand on this subject, the actual remote will depend on your features = remote start, proximity key unlock/lock , push button start etc. etc. Be sure to identify which fob works with your features before you purchase.

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[car18curious]

6 months ago I made a spare flip key that's identical to my OEM ones. It took some effort but I succeeded. I bought P/N 164-R8269 (aka Strat Tec #5939651) for about $80 from North Coast Keyless. They sell this key but do not update their online catalog very well so you may have to contact them directly. I then paid a local locksmith to cut the pattern for another $35. Not all such people have the machine with updated software to duplicate these "center mill" keys, so it may take a couple tries to find one. After that, I was able to program it to the truck myself. HOWEVER, this DIY procedure requires two working keys as well as the new one, so you may have to pay that locksmith to plug into the OBD port to enable this key. Be aware that a similar key is 164-R8130 but this is a "side mill" key and therefore not quite the correct part because the shape of the tip is different and could possibly jam in the lock. Do not try cheap Chinese clones, as they are generally unreliable and you really need your key to work all the time, every time.

wow, master class. Thanks.

 

[Maui]

When I bought the Mav, I wasn't sure if I wanted the extended warranty. I thought I may sell or trade it before three year bumper to bumper came to an end. The prices have gone waaaay up, and my theory is the hybrid will not be such a novelty, so I'll keep this one until death do us part.

I suppose I could have bought the warranty first, then claim it, but I am trying to get to heaven. No cheating!

 

[Hcopter]

I ran over one of my key fobs last week (long story), and the fob is broken, however I still have the “key” part that goes in the ignition. I am unable to start the car with the error” “no key detected” as the chip in the FOB is damaged.

how would I do about getting a new replacement fob that is PROGRAMMED? I’m assuming I can reuse the actual key and attach it to the new fob? Also looking to make a cheap 3rd key to hide somewhere in case something like this happens again.

trying to avoid the dealership?

tdlr- broke fob, now have one working fob and two physical keys. Want a second working fob

Will the buttons on the broken fob still lock/unlock the door? Also, when you try starting it with the broken key are you holding the fob right up against the ignition where it would normally be? I believe the fob antenna (the part that sticks out on the PCB) has to be within a few millimeters of the receiver in the ignition switch to be detected. From your picture I don't see obvious damage to the PCB, it could be a cracked trace that could be repaired enough to get it working so you could add a third key.

 

[Cubsfan24]

Will the buttons on the broken fob still lock/unlock the door? Also, when you try starting it with the broken key are you holding the fob right up against the ignition where it would normally be? I believe the fob antenna (the part that sticks out on the PCB) has to be within a few millimeters of the receiver in the ignition switch to be detected. From your picture I don't see obvious damage to the PCB, it could be a cracked trace that could be repaired enough to get it working so you could add a third key.

Thank you! I tried this and now it will start. I held the chip with the “pointy end” as close to the ignition slot as possible.

 

[Hcopter]

Thank you! I tried this and now it will start. I held the chip with the “pointy end” as close to the ignition slot as possible.

Great! That means you can program a new key using the two you have, then swap your cut key into the new fob and keep the broken fob as a "programming" spare.

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