Scion tC Key (Making Progress)
04-15-2008 | 08:40 AM
#42
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Originally Posted by pinoyFMtC
Originally Posted by Vincenzo
I like that DELUXE key they SR sells and if they can add Scion's security system to the fob that's perfect. I would be on the list to get one ASAP.
04-15-2008 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by pinoyFMtC
Originally Posted by crabbyman
Well..as far as getting the buttons and immobilizer to work..if you look at the instructions it looks like the immobilizer has a special spot in the key. So no worries there except pulling it out of the old key.
The buttons..i would have to look at the instructions again and I am too lazy.
The buttons..i would have to look at the instructions again and I am too lazy.
You're right on the immobilizer...
In a nutshell, if Toyota uses the same keyfob protocol across the two models it will work, if they don't then it will not work. The Hyundai buttons will not work with the Toyota ones, it would have to be reprogrammed to copy Toyota's key software.
As far as the immobilizer, yup. If you take apart your key you will see a spot of black filling in the plastic, in there is your immobilizer.
04-16-2008 | 04:15 PM
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I MAY BE ABLE TO HELP a little... I happen to be a LOCKSMITH and have been looking into other keys for my tC. what is the link for the group buy so i can see exactly what you are buying and if it will work. I never thought about the switchblade type key/keyfab, now I want one!
04-16-2008 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by hammeredrooster
I MAY BE ABLE TO HELP a little... I happen to be a LOCKSMITH and have been looking into other keys for my tC. what is the link for the group buy so i can see exactly what you are buying and if it will work. I never thought about the switchblade type key/keyfab, now I want one!
http://www.sharkracing.com/acecart/b...cate=011600000
04-17-2008 | 08:53 PM
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ok, there is no hyndai key that is compatable with the scion key as far as the grooves go. They have one called "hy13" that is close but it needs to be reversed (can't simply be done, have to machine a whole new blank) I have also been tinkering w/electronics and stiuff like that recently so let me see what i can find out.
04-17-2008 | 09:13 PM
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05-06-2008 | 04:21 PM
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I bought this switch blade key a few days ago...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWN:IT&ih=025
I ordered it for a 2007 Yaris, which has the same key as us. I'll let you guys know if it fits.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWN:IT&ih=025
I ordered it for a 2007 Yaris, which has the same key as us. I'll let you guys know if it fits.
05-06-2008 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by all4degame
I bought this switch blade key a few days ago...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWN:IT&ih=025
I ordered it for a 2007 Yaris, which has the same key as us. I'll let you guys know if it fits.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWN:IT&ih=025
I ordered it for a 2007 Yaris, which has the same key as us. I'll let you guys know if it fits.
05-06-2008 | 07:34 PM
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From: sherman
Originally Posted by all4degame
I bought this switch blade key a few days ago...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWN:IT&ih=025
I ordered it for a 2007 Yaris, which has the same key as us. I'll let you guys know if it fits.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MEWN:IT&ih=025
I ordered it for a 2007 Yaris, which has the same key as us. I'll let you guys know if it fits.
05-06-2008 | 08:17 PM
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Just to clarify...
The Cliff Notes of everything...
1. Transplant everything inside the tC key into a switchblade key (PCB and programmed chip)
2. Rearrange the physical arrangement of buttons on the switchblade or rotating the tC PCB to fit the physical buttons.
..thats all thats required. Unless you WANTED to get fancy and do some rewiring of a PCB..
The Cliff Notes of everything...
1. Transplant everything inside the tC key into a switchblade key (PCB and programmed chip)
2. Rearrange the physical arrangement of buttons on the switchblade or rotating the tC PCB to fit the physical buttons.
..thats all thats required. Unless you WANTED to get fancy and do some rewiring of a PCB..
