Key fob advice

[garygiles1963]

Hi

I have stupidly manage to loose 2 of my 3 key fobs for the LC.

I would appreciate advice on the cheapest way of getting these replaced?

Thanks

Gary Giles

 

[Rob Cowell]

The expensive bit is the transmitter inside the key. It's part number 89071-42050. They're about £140 each with shipping, duty and VAT from Amayama or Partsouq. You can get pattern keys from ebay but I've had a few and am yet to get a year out of them before they crack, so went back to original parts and they've lasted well. Part numbers for the plastic and key bit depend on the year of your car. Be worth trying Simon Holton just to see what he can do it all for, but UK list price is something silly.

Reprogramming is easy, instructions in the workshop manual, or I can dig them out if you don't have one.

Hopefully someone has a cheaper way!

 

[garygiles1963]

The expensive bit is the transmitter inside the key. It's part number 89071-42050. They're about £140 each with shipping, duty and VAT from Amayama or Partsouq. You can get pattern keys from ebay but I've had a few and am yet to get a year out of them before they crack, so went back to original parts and they've lasted well. Part numbers for the plastic and key bit depend on the year of your car. Be worth trying Simon Holton just to see what he can do it all for, but UK list price is something silly.

Reprogramming is easy, instructions in the workshop manual, or I can dig them out if you don't have one.

Hopefully someone has a cheaper way!

Rob

Thanks very much for time taken for your detailed response, much appreciated.

Gary.

 

[GeekOKent]

There are a few guys in the US who make custom let fob covers, without the blade. I would highly recommend checking them out

 

[garygiles1963]

There are a few guys in the US who make custom let fob covers, without the blade. I would highly recommend checking them out

hi

Thanks,

Do you have any links to them?

G.

 

[GeekOKent]

Sorry I missed this...

They are made by a company called yotamd , Around $70 iirc , not the cheapest around but built well.

 

[garygiles1963]

Sorry I missed this...

They are made by a company called yotamd , Around $70 iirc , not the cheapest around but built well.

Hi,

Good timing really, does this include the wireless for unlocking the car?

Regards
Gary

 

[ADD]

The outer shell I got from US. Company called YotaMD.

Expensive but brilliant.

 

[garygiles1963]

Thanks

 

[GeekOKent]

Hi,

Good timing really, does this include the wireless for unlocking the car?

Regards
Gary

Just the shell.

The wireless bit might need to come from Toyota. Unless there is a similar fob off another Toyota that can be reprogrammed (?) Unsure about that.

 

[sirdread]

Key I got from Timpson cut to fit from original £25 - Better quality steel than the chinese chocolate ones on ebay.
2 Button remote 433mhz on ebay around £15
Transponder chip ebay (But german supplied not chinese) £6
Less than £50 all in

I programmed with Techstream (£25 off ebay) but can actually be programmed through ignition with an original key and door open/closing combinations.

 

[GeekOKent]

Which transponder did you get ?

 

[sirdread]

4D68 ID68

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4D68-ID6...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

 

[toolsplus]

The outer shell I got from US. Company called YotaMD.

Expensive but brilliant.

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Did you order from the USA?
How much are they including post and taxes?
Cheers

 

[toolsplus]

I'd like one of these YotaMD key fobs but not at this price.
Shame,they look strong and durable.
The OEM key fobs aren't tough enough and they crack eventually...

 

[toolsplus]

YotaMD ordered and on the way.
I need a spare fob because one of mine is cracked.
If I sell the car I'll sell the YotaMD fob separately...

 

[toolsplus]

YotaMD fob arrived today,everything fitted perfectly,good bit of kit...

 

[toolsplus]

Tried the new fob today,it's the first time I've felt confident starting the car! The Toyota fob always used to flex and felt flimsy and the case always cracked eventually.
The YotaMD case feels like your starting the car with a screwdriver,absolutely solid,no flex,feels great.