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Any alternatives to a car dealer for a new key fob?
Posted on 10/31/22 at 3:27 pm
Posted on 10/31/22 at 3:27 pm
Holy moly the part alone is $268 plus tax and service costs. I just want to have a spare fob for my older Toyota Highlander.
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Posted on 10/31/22 at 3:43 pm to christy007
I think ACE Hardware now does this. Most of your auto parts stores do it now also. Cost I do not know. Lowes also.
This post was edited on 10/31/22 at 3:45 pm
Posted on 10/31/22 at 3:46 pm to christy007
There’s lot of retailers online.
I’ve used Car and Truck Remotes to replace mine that was stolen. I was able to program it myself from the procedure in the manual (GMC).
Depending on the style of backup metal key, it may require a special cut (high security key). I had to go to an Ace Hardware that had the right machine, and they had to order the key since they would not machine one I had bought since it was a risk to their machine.
This cost a little extra, but still was not bad. I think key+cutting was like $50. Fob was $100, so I was all-in for $150 vs the ~$500 the dealer wanted for key+programming.
I’ve used Car and Truck Remotes to replace mine that was stolen. I was able to program it myself from the procedure in the manual (GMC).
Depending on the style of backup metal key, it may require a special cut (high security key). I had to go to an Ace Hardware that had the right machine, and they had to order the key since they would not machine one I had bought since it was a risk to their machine.
This cost a little extra, but still was not bad. I think key+cutting was like $50. Fob was $100, so I was all-in for $150 vs the ~$500 the dealer wanted for key+programming.
Posted on 10/31/22 at 3:48 pm to christy007
Hutch's Hardware in Prairieville sells them. It's an Ace Hardware store
Posted on 10/31/22 at 3:49 pm to christy007
Order one 5 or 6 years ago from Amazon for like $12 for Chevy Tahoe. Worked just like the originals
Posted on 10/31/22 at 8:00 pm to christy007
Ebay. On You Tube will tell you how to program it if you have one original. If not locksmith. You may check with them first before your order it.
Posted on 10/31/22 at 8:15 pm to Swazla
Lowes offers fobs too.
Posted on 10/31/22 at 10:31 pm to LemmyLives
Ace Hardware on Millerville. If you go to a reputable place it’s going to be about $200-$250.
Posted on 10/31/22 at 11:13 pm to LSUtigerME
Great info! Thanks!
Posted on 10/31/22 at 11:15 pm to KRS
thanks!
Posted on 10/31/22 at 11:15 pm to Chad504boy
thanks!
Posted on 11/1/22 at 8:02 am to christy007
Locksmith. I just got one for around $120
Posted on 11/1/22 at 8:34 am to christy007
I ordered a couple on Ebay for my son's truck for $20 bucks or so IIRC. They work flawlessly.
2002 Silverado
2002 Silverado
Posted on 11/1/22 at 9:38 am to christy007
I got 2 GMs from Amazon in 2000 and they work fine.
The description identified the vehicle model and I went with it.
They were $25 shipped.
The description identified the vehicle model and I went with it.
They were $25 shipped.
This post was edited on 11/1/22 at 9:39 am
Posted on 11/1/22 at 4:02 pm to Macfly
I used a place in Baton Rouge called Tiger Locksmith. I don't remember the price but I remember they were much cheaper than the Ford dealership and were the best price out of the several that I called. Tried the Amazon route first with no success. I think there was something strange about having to have both of the original keys that came with the vehicle in order to program a new one - but that may have been specific to my vehicle.
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