100%. If they are willing or allowed to think outside the box.
Is anyone using a Toyota credit card key, as seen in this video
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So what's the big secret that Ed Martin seems to know, but no other dealers do??
I think it’s strictly a function of the part number doesn’t match the VIN and there is no script for that task and that the culture is we do everything by the book…. Some techs (or their management) will give it a try and fly solo and some won’t.
When I had mine programmed by my local dealer, it took some convincing to get them to try it. If done incorrectly there is a chance that the procedure will "Brick" the system (locks the key module to a point that a new module is required).
Since there isn't a CC key part number for the LC and the FICC number printed on the circuit board isn't supposed to work with the FICC number on the LC's key module (as explained to me by the 1st locksmith I went to), most dealers probably don't want to accept the financial liability of "Bricking" the vehicle. Cause we all know the customer would simply say "Ok, I authorize an addition $2K to put it back the way it was".
"MUSTs", it must be a 2024 Tacoma and the CC key has be a brand new, never programed card. IMO if it wasn't purchased from a Toyota dealer, you really don't know what you're getting. I purchased mine from an on-line dealer (Ed Martin Toyota) took it to my local dealer, after convincing them I would accept a "Brick" condition and pay for any repairs, it took them less than a hour and the Service person stated something to the affect of "I'll be damned, didn't think it would work".
(there may be other CC keys beside the 24 Taco)
I read on the tundra forums that they used this eBay seller to order cut keys for the card. I placed an order with them…let’s see how it goes.
if anyone is still looking, just make sure it’s not been used before. Some are $99
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FYI, Ed Martin cut my blank as part of programming.
After the programming I pulled it out to take a pic and call a local locksmith and was pleasantly surprised.
My dealership in Canada wants $500 ($363 USD) for the key card and $80 for programming.
Man that's crazy!
My spare key just got delivered from this seller and happy to report that it works. This is a good affordable option for the blade and cut.
I programmed it myself through techstream. I'm not a dealer nor do I claim to be one, but was able to do it at home in about 5 minutes. I tried an eBay key first and that was an epic fail, but a brand new OEM key programmed right away.
I didn’t know this was an option for us. Did you use any guides or videos?
The Toyota Dealership wouldn't order it, so I stopped into the Lexus dealer who is generally far nicer.
The parts guy looked it up, said no worries and ordered me a Credit Card Key Fob for $250.
I programmed it with Techstream.
The parts guy looked it up, said no worries and ordered me a Credit Card Key Fob for $250.
I programmed it with Techstream.
I assume this is not difficult to do. What parts do I need to buy to do this?
No walk through, sorry, you have to get access to Techstream and follow the prompts.
Let me start off by saying that I enjoy tinkering/repairing cars as a hobby and I am willing to invest some money in it because it is enjoyable to me.
At a minimum you would need a subscription to TIS (Toyota Technical Information System) at the Professional Diagnostic level for either 2 days or a whole year. In my case I paid for a whole year which $1,360, but you can pay for two days which iirc costs $70.
You would also need a laptop and some sort of J5234 pass-through device, in my case I have a BMW ICOM Next, but any J5234 pass-through device would work, just a word of warning J5234 pass-through devices are expensive and the Chinese knockoff do not always work and can brick sensitive ECUs.
If you have a subscription to TIS and have installed GTS+, have a J5234 pass-through device, it is just a matter of going into the right menu and adding a new fob.
