Has anyone gotten a slim key card fob to work on a Tundra meant for the newer Tacoma? I understand that most dealerships would tell you that it would not work for the Tundra but I have seen conflicting info on the web. It is the size of a credit card and thick as 3 credit cards. Thank you for sharing any info you have.
Toyota OEM Slim Key Card Fob for 2024 Tundra 1794
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I've found this. I guess I'm answering my own question. For anyone thinking about it.
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Programming the new 2024 Tacoma Slim Credit Card Key Fob to a 2024 Tundra
Hey Guys! Recently purchased a new 2024 Tundra and love it, except the one key fob issue. I’ve seen on other forums that you’re able to program the new...
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Follow up. Call me vain or anal but I did it. Spent 260.00 for the transmitter, 40.00 for the key. The people were nice enough to cut the key for me without charge. I don't know what the going rate is but I think the local dealership said 60.00. The coin battery was included. I took it to the local dealership and they programed it for 190.00. So it cost me 490.00. I guess you don't have to buy the physical key but otherwise, you would have to live with a hole where the key goes. The service writer said she knew nothing about it.
So What did it get me? The FAT-ass fob out of my pocket. Is it worth 500.00. still to be seen. As far as I know, the truck can't be locked with the device. It will not automatically fold the mirrors as it would with the key fob. Bottom line, it unlocks the doors and lets me start the truck. I have to use the manual lock button to lock the truck which is not a sacrifice since I have to hit a button anyway.
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So What did it get me? The FAT-ass fob out of my pocket. Is it worth 500.00. still to be seen. As far as I know, the truck can't be locked with the device. It will not automatically fold the mirrors as it would with the key fob. Bottom line, it unlocks the doors and lets me start the truck. I have to use the manual lock button to lock the truck which is not a sacrifice since I have to hit a button anyway.
Part numbers below.
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It works 100%. Dont need anything special. I told dealer I wanted it with my 25 tundra. Works just the same as the keyfob. Obviously no buttons, but can just touch the top of driver or passenger door handle to lock it. Don't ever use my key fob. I didn't get key for my card either. Have the app remote start. Dealer threw in the key card and programing with my truck. I can't go without. Just grab my wallet and go!
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Exactly. It’s nice to not have the fob in my pocket.
I saw this thread couple of weeks ago. And tried by myself, everything works great!
My rig is 23 Sequoia Hybrid.
1. Buy OEM Virgin Key from Toyota dealer. I got it from OurismanToyotaOfRichmond. Cost: $213.57.
2. Buy VCI J2534 Cable from eBay, cost: $22.00
3. Install Toyota Techstream v18.00.008 on a windows laptop.
4. Pay $35 to a online Lock Smith for the passcode which Techstream need.
In total it's $270.57. It's really nice to have the credit card key, enjoy!
My rig is 23 Sequoia Hybrid.
1. Buy OEM Virgin Key from Toyota dealer. I got it from OurismanToyotaOfRichmond. Cost: $213.57.
2. Buy VCI J2534 Cable from eBay, cost: $22.00
3. Install Toyota Techstream v18.00.008 on a windows laptop.
4. Pay $35 to a online Lock Smith for the passcode which Techstream need.
In total it's $270.57. It's really nice to have the credit card key, enjoy!
For the latest Toyotas, the Techstream will ask you for the Pass-Code Number when register new smart keys.
It's easy for a Lock Smith to get the code, try facebook etc. to find one. The pic below is the Smith I reached. I tried twice, he charged me $35 and $15 for the second time.
It's easy for a Lock Smith to get the code, try facebook etc. to find one. The pic below is the Smith I reached. I tried twice, he charged me $35 and $15 for the second time.
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Don't buy credit card keys from eBay. You need the Virgin(unlocked) key from Toyota dealer.
The first time I got one from eBay, cost me $100, it's s***, didn't work at all, just waste me time. Used ones usually were programed before, someone can unlock it, but I didn't find anyone can unlock for latest version keys.
Regarding whether it is necessary to make a metal key, I think it is not necessary.
1. You can put a spare battery in the car. When the key is almost die, you can still open the door and get your spare battery.
2. The latest Toyota cars can be unlocked by mobile phones.
3. If you go to an uninhabited area, I think you can bring your previous Fob key as backup. The probability of both keys running out of power at the same time is almost zero.
The first time I got one from eBay, cost me $100, it's s***, didn't work at all, just waste me time. Used ones usually were programed before, someone can unlock it, but I didn't find anyone can unlock for latest version keys.
Regarding whether it is necessary to make a metal key, I think it is not necessary.
1. You can put a spare battery in the car. When the key is almost die, you can still open the door and get your spare battery.
2. The latest Toyota cars can be unlocked by mobile phones.
3. If you go to an uninhabited area, I think you can bring your previous Fob key as backup. The probability of both keys running out of power at the same time is almost zero.
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Good information. Thank you.
2024+ are going to require GTS+ in order to program keys.
