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Old 07-31-2006, 06:35 AM
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Quesion....for the 07 tC, if I buy a bone stock car, would it come with that remote imbedded in the key or would it come with a fob? I was thinking that the built-in-remote key was available only if you upgraqded to the scion security system, but now I'm not sure. Thanks for the info!
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yes, all tc's have the same key, regardless if u have scion security.
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same key.
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i like the new key.
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can you use a 07 key on a 05 tc?
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Old 07-31-2006, 06:47 AM
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if you're willing to spend the money to have it made/reprogrammed

which is mad $$$$$..
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Old 07-31-2006, 07:36 AM
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this thread is worthless without pics!
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Old 07-31-2006, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by TheQuietThings
this thread is worthless without pics!
07 key with separate buttons for functions.

05/06 key with rubberized single button for all functions.

ask and ye shall receive (still worthless though ).
btw, i'd assume they changed the design because of how quickly the "unlock" portion of the rubber got all effed up from use (if my keys are any example).
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bah i thought the 07 was going to be something nicer....

its a slightly different design...

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btw thanks for pics lol
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I'd like to use the 'new' tC key with my xB - the key itself will work fine, but I'm not sure if the transmitter is compatible - have to check on that.

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whoa, i like that all black 05/06 key
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Old 07-31-2006, 02:25 PM
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Its the same exact key.. they both have separate buttons. The only difference is that the older key has one solid rubber cover while the new key has the buttons all divided. Personally I like the older key better.. but then again.. I dont get to worked up over a key
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I am just glad that there is no fob and it is right on the key. Less crap on my keychain then.
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that key looks like the key i'm getting for my new yaris today, i cant wait, that key is sick, and its only a key!!
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The older key is better looking.
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new key is uglier imo.
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older key is definately more unique.
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new key is uglier...but the old key will not hold up for 5+ years. mine is already getting grooved on the unlock button.

did we ever get reprogramming instructions for the tc, for the remote function and the transponder function? i'm sure my dealer wants like $100 to program one of these
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I like that black one better. Why'd I have to get gray? BOO!! Hmm I wonder wat that extra space on the 07 woulda been for.
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I'm liking the black 05-06 key. The 07 key needs a lil worok though

now this

if the tC key just had that slimness, it'd be good to go....it just looks so fat to me, lol
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