Remote Key Fob

[DaveCW]

Hi all, will be picking up my Alphard next week. Never had one before so looking forward to getting out and about!

One question is the one I have bought only comes with keys and no remote fobs. Can I purchase these and reprogram myself as I have seen ones on eBay but reluctant to buy as I don't know how to program them.

[FROSTYBALLS]

There are several methods of programming Toyota keys on the internet - some of which will work on some models and some of which won't. 

Could try an auto locksmith as regards purchasing and programming keys, but obviously this will be more expensive.

Doubt whether Toyota dealers will be able to help as the Alphard isn't a UK model.

[DaveCW]

The guy on eBay has given me 100% guarantee that he can supply me a genuine fob and he will give me the instructions to do it myself. Toyota main dealer didn't want to know!.

All I want to be able to do is open the doors with a fob rather than a key!

[FROSTYBALLS]

 

Try that - but other members have found that the re-programming methods found on the internet, can be hit and miss.

As posted, Toyota dealers probably won't want to know as the Alphard has never been a UK market model.

[+Steve]

Should be able to use the guy from eBay. Other than that timpsons on the highstreet can clone

Just be careful not to lose that original one !!!

[Paulscarbs]

I’ve reprogrammed a Toyota Estima Mk3 key myself using an eBay gizmo. Search the TEOC forums for info on this.

[Clive Chitty]

I have a 2005 Alphard Hybrid. Got extra key blanks from aliexpress.com (with 4-button remote and immobiliser chip). I was able to program the immobiliser chips with an OBD2 Techstream adapter from eBay and a PC. The Techstream software doesn't recognise Alphard, but I pretended it was a RAV4 and it worked. Haven't managed to get the remote lock/unlock working yet.

[jimbochard]

I thought I’d let you know about my experience getting a new key reprogrammed – given no auto locksmith wanted to go near my 2008 Vellfire.  I only had one key.

So, here’s what I did and it eventually worked out.

1. I bought a replacement key identifying the internal serial number from this place on eBay. https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/nejapautoparts  Make sure you get the correct key and message the seller if not sure!  I’m sure other sellers are available.

2. I read quite a bit and found previous forum chats helpful eg - https://uk.alphardclub.com/forums/topic/7153-techstream-for-alphard/ and https://uk.alphardclub.com/forums/topic/3338-4-button-key-programming/

3. I then bought the Mini VCI cable and Techstream CD’s from this chap on eBay. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124808047632  Again, other sellers available but this chap was v helpful when I needed help.

4. Once I got it all delivered, I followed the instructions (NB re-read the item description online and what to do for 64/32 bit PCs).  I installed the VCI driver and version 18 of Techstream onto my laptop (from the CD supplied).  Read the note/instruction file on the CD as well as the relevant instruction video.  You need to get a licence key from the seller once all is uploaded and you start Techstream, add a few details and get the software code – to then email to the seller for him to then send you the new licence key .  NB read and watch ALL the instructions and all should make sense.  Tips were turn off your anti-virus software (64 bit) and make sure you set Techstream to ‘JAPAN’ when asked where you are located. Also it doesn’t matter what you put in the mandatory boxes for ‘dealer’ etc.

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5. Then I watched a number of Youtube videos about how to reprogram a new key.  I found this one to be the best.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmCN-YDkqwo Make some notes and take them into the car with you.  You’ll find the VCI port all the way under the driver’s side dash to the right – a small white port.  You’ll need to get to it kneeling outside the car.  Make sure on Techstream you choose the aftermarket VCI from the menu at the top and not the deault Toyota VCI. 

Anyway have a go and see what happens.  Hopefully you’ll feel as smug as I did.  I paid £40 for the spare key and £40 for the software/cable, so £80 in total for reprogrammed spare key.  Must be cheaper than a locksmith….  And you now have the software to do a full diagnostic check.  Bonus! 

Hope that helps.