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Review on πŸ”‘ KeylessOption Uncut Ignition Chipped Key Transponder Blank for Toyota Dot Chip - High-Quality Replacement by Matt Crawford

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Includes transponder chip

This blank key fits my 2004 Toyota Sequoia. I had a little problem with the cutting. The local locksmith said the key was junk and probably didn't have a chip. I asked him to test it and to his surprise he registered the "point" version chip as the description says. He was still reluctant to cut the key but I told him I took full responsibility for whether it worked or not. He warned me that the key shell might not last as long as an OEM blank key and that the chip is unlikely to be removable and put in another shell if it fails. I thanked him for the advice, paid $5 each, and walked away with two new keys, which work great and saved me a lot over the dealer price ($139 with programming) or locksmith price ($70 per key). I had to search the internet. how to program Sequoia to recognize new keys. I tried 4 different procedures before I found one that worked. On-board programming is complex, including multiple key turns, door open/close and key changes within 5 seconds. It took me about 40 minutes to try to recognize both buttons. Note that the Sequoia 2004 only has room for 2 master keys and 5 non-master keys. I had no idea how much had already been saved. You need a master key for on-board programming. I'm told this is not required at the dealership as they have a computer connection that can program new master keys. If you cannot add a new key successfully, the ECU may be full. Then the only thing that helps is contacting the dealer.

Pros
  • Decent performance
Cons
  • Definitely bad product