Sonshine Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I lost the electronic key to my late mil's Toyota. The dealership is wanting $370 to replace and reprogram a new key. Does this sound right? Any way to get it done for less money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 (edited) We bought a replacement off of Ebay for about $5 for our Buick and had a friend who works for a Buick dealership reprogram it for us. You'd have to know someone who can do it. We got lucky. ETA: I read your post too fast. Ours was just the remote that unlocks the door, not the key. I'm sorry about that! Edited March 2, 2011 by unsinkable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynyel Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 That sounds about right. Does she have AAA? They cover up to a certain amount for making a key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTwinsMom1 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 When I lost my dodge's electronic key they quoted me about 350$ for a new one. I luckily located mine, but the price sound about right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snickelfritz Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Dh lost his keys and had to get two keys w/ electronics replaced. $$$$$$ He opted to get the one to my car without remote door unlocks, since he rarely drives it. It was still expensive, since it has anti -theft electronic stuff. But it wasn't as much as his, which he had replaced like the original. His theory is that they have you over a barrel. You HAVE to get them replaced and they HAVE to be reprogrammed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarcyB Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 You can find a local locksmith who can get you the key for much cheaper, then go to the dealer to have them reprogram it. It's about 2/3 of the price, but still costly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepymommy Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 This is about was I was quoted as well. If you don't get the remote key fob thingy, it will be less. For just the key I paid $150 from the Toyota dealership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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