GX470 but same key with the fob in the key body. I broke multiple OEM keys before switching to the eternity key several years ago. No issues since.
Key Survey - What Sort of Key Do You Have in 2024 on your 100? (1 Viewer)
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How did you get it open to change the battery? It is impossible! Help!
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The YotaMD one? Just undo the screws with the 1.3mm wrench from the kit.
I don't have the wrench and the screws seem stripped - nothing seems to be able to turn them. Even the dealer came up empty. Any other ideas?
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Just need the right driver. You can grab a 1.3mm off Amazon or my site. It's not going to work with any other wrench than the one those screws were designed for.
I'm onboarding dealers slowly so more and more will be aware and hopefully have the proper driver at the ready at the parts counter.
Thank you! I love it and appreciate you making it. Glad to support you.
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@suprarx7nut is a great forum contributor and vendor. But this is a forum and so I won't hold back...
Honest opinion... I think the YotaMD is a great alternative to the OE key fob and I have no doubt it is more durable. I have both (1) genuine 1998 key fob that is 26+ years old and (1) YotaMD... probably 5 years old. Cost no object, I actually prefer the OE, rounded key fob. And at the time I purchased the YotaMD key fob, there weren't too many other good options.
Fast forward to 2024, you can buy OE-looking aftermarket key fobs for less than $10. And these are different than the ones of 5 years ago because it uses the original keyed part, like YotaMD. Today, the YotaMD key fob costs $85. I prefer the feel of the OE fob and it costs less than $10 vs $85. If my OE key fob breaks, I would probably give the eBay fob a try.
Honest opinion... I think the YotaMD is a great alternative to the OE key fob and I have no doubt it is more durable. I have both (1) genuine 1998 key fob that is 26+ years old and (1) YotaMD... probably 5 years old. Cost no object, I actually prefer the OE, rounded key fob. And at the time I purchased the YotaMD key fob, there weren't too many other good options.
Fast forward to 2024, you can buy OE-looking aftermarket key fobs for less than $10. And these are different than the ones of 5 years ago because it uses the original keyed part, like YotaMD. Today, the YotaMD key fob costs $85. I prefer the feel of the OE fob and it costs less than $10 vs $85. If my OE key fob breaks, I would probably give the eBay fob a try.
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I appreciate the honest take. My intent was learning so it's all good. It's helpful to understand the situation, whatever it may be.@suprarx7nut is a great forum contributor and vendor. But this is a forum and so I won't hold back...
Honest opinion... I think the YotaMD is a great alternative to the OE key fob and I have no doubt it is more durable. I have both (1) genuine 1998 key fob that is 26+ years old and (1) YotaMD... probably 5 years old. Cost no object, I actually prefer the OE, rounded key fob. And at the time I purchased the YotaMD key fob, there weren't too many other good options.
Fast forward to 2024, you can buy OE-looking aftermarket key fobs for less than $10. And these are different than the ones of 5 years ago because it uses the original keyed part, like YotaMD. Today, the YotaMD key fob costs $85. I prefer the feel of the OE fob and it costs less than $10 vs $85. If my OE key fob breaks, I would probably give the eBay fob a try.
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The YotaMD case is slimmer in all dimensions, so inherently takes the shape of the remote within it.
The price tag delta there is partially USA-made vs Southeast Asia made (ironic given the "USA" in their ebay profile, haha) with no respect to IP thrown in and then of course just a few $.24 ABS injection molded pieces vs a titanium and nylon assembly. I suspect profit margins for USAKEYS beats mine handsomely.
The YotaMD case is definitely not the cheap option.
hoser
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The YotaMD is slimmer in total dimensions but the OE fob is not a box. A Rubik's cube is also probably slimmer in all dimensions than a tennis ball. (I'm not really sure, just the first thing that came to mind). I'd rather hold a tennis ball than a Rubik's cube. But to be clear, neither are uncomfortable and the difference is small. We just tend to overanalyze in the forums.
I do appreciate quality and have paid extra for quality parts a gazillion times. I just happen to like the OE FOB design. My first one broke at the 20 year mark. To me, that is acceptable.
I do appreciate quality and have paid extra for quality parts a gazillion times. I just happen to like the OE FOB design. My first one broke at the 20 year mark. To me, that is acceptable.
YotaMD since 2018.
Great product.
2001 LX470: 2010 to Present, White Pearl, Non-Nav, 213K Miles, YotaMD Key Fob, 3rd Row Delete, Trekbox Tailgate Cover, Old Man Emu Coil Springs, TBs and Shocks, SPC UCAs, LC Rear Sway Bar, Trail Tailor Extended Sway Bar Links, Timbren Off-Road Bump Stops, Owl Expedition Puddle Lights, SLEE SliderSteps, Rhino 3-Bar Roof Rack, Cruiser Garage ScanGauge II Mount, IronMan Classic Off Road Bumper, Trail Tailor Soft Shackle Recovery Points, Cruiser Outfitters Part-Time 4WD w/AISIN Hubs, OEM 16" Wheels, Toyo AT3 LT285/75R16E tires, and LCP's Transfer Case Shifter Extension
Great product.
2001 LX470: 2010 to Present, White Pearl, Non-Nav, 213K Miles, YotaMD Key Fob, 3rd Row Delete, Trekbox Tailgate Cover, Old Man Emu Coil Springs, TBs and Shocks, SPC UCAs, LC Rear Sway Bar, Trail Tailor Extended Sway Bar Links, Timbren Off-Road Bump Stops, Owl Expedition Puddle Lights, SLEE SliderSteps, Rhino 3-Bar Roof Rack, Cruiser Garage ScanGauge II Mount, IronMan Classic Off Road Bumper, Trail Tailor Soft Shackle Recovery Points, Cruiser Outfitters Part-Time 4WD w/AISIN Hubs, OEM 16" Wheels, Toyo AT3 LT285/75R16E tires, and LCP's Transfer Case Shifter Extension
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I have this Stauber shell from amazon.
Yours, it’s awesome. Almost every time I’ve handed the key to someone they compliment it.
Still rocking the now 25 year old OEM keys. I actually parked my remote fob and use my non-remote key and manually lock/unlock. Just something I've been doing for many years on a few cars.
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Especially when it's one of the bright colors, people tend to stop and go, "wait what is this?!"
Fun times, haha
As appreciative of your engineering work, small business skills, and dedication to the community I’ve seen you display, I think this survey may attract more of your customers than a general unbiased consensus. You make an awesome product and if my key breaks maybe I’ll buy one. But honestly I’m a cheap dude so maybe I won’t. Thank you regardless.
I have this as well. Super sturdy and inexpensive.
I'll just chime in to say the reason I've liked YotaMD's key fobs are durability.
I've dropped mine on concrete, gravel roads, rocks, etc. a number of times and never have to worry about it breaking apart.
Thought I'd throw this out there for those considering all options.
I've dropped mine on concrete, gravel roads, rocks, etc. a number of times and never have to worry about it breaking apart.
Thought I'd throw this out there for those considering all options.
When I bought my 100 ten years ago @suprarx7nut either wasn’t making his keys yet or I hadn’t discovered them. Eternity Key was making replacements for the Lexus key fobs and ran a small pre-production batch for Toyotas. They never sold the Toyota variant outside of the early run and I bought the last one he had.
I still have one of original fobs and the valet key that sit in a drawer, the Eternity Key is still being used daily.
I still have one of original fobs and the valet key that sit in a drawer, the Eternity Key is still being used daily.
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