Transponder Keys

[pinballwizard]

hi there this is my first post on here.i have just bought a 1999 2l td avensis i am intending to taxi this car . i need more keys but they are expensive i have two keys with built in remote for central locking ,i need to know where the transponder part is located within the key as i intend to remove it and fix it very close to the ignition barrell then i can supply my drivers with keys cut from local key shop as the car will think the transponder is in the key , do you guys think this will work ? i have done this with an audi a6tdi i used to taxi any feedback most welcome thanks from the new guy

[dizzy4528]

hi ,dont know about the toyota ,but some jap cars use the cut part of the key as an aerial in order to comunicate with the ecu ,the reciver is usually mounted in the barrel mechanism of the lock but transmission ranges do vary from car to car .the wifes astra wouldent even accept the chip fixed into a new cut key so i think it might be suck it and see,if you split the key, the transponder is about 1 cm x 1cm x 3 mm and located near the cut part of the key. sometime though they fix the transponder into position with glue or a setting gel and they can be a pain to get out ,not a lot of info but it might help

[pinballwizard]

hi ,dont know about the toyota ,but some jap cars use the cut part of the key as an aerial in order to comunicate with the ecu ,the reciver is usually mounted in the barrel mechanism of the lock but transmission ranges do vary from car to car .the wifes astra wouldent even accept the chip fixed into a new cut key so i think it might be suck it and see,if you split the key, the transponder is about 1 cm x 1cm x 3 mm and located near the cut part of the key. sometime though they fix the transponder into position with glue or a setting gel and they can be a pain to get out ,not a lot of info but it might help

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thanks for the reply, it looks like i will have to pay a visit to the toyota dealership or stealership for the keys as i dont want to ruin a good key . any other ideas most welcome

[Beardie]

Use your valet key and tie with tie clips around the ignition barrel. The cowling will still hide the key. Get bog standard keys cut and the jobs a good one....

[Mackers]

you'll find the trasponder arial arounfd the ignition barrell, as for the transponder part of the key, it's a small chip or coil of wire.... take ya shroud off the steering column and stick/tie it under there, also thats how they do the remote starting devices from clifford :D

[tubaman]

you'll find the trasponder arial arounfd the ignition barrell, as for the transponder part of the key, it's a small chip or coil of wire.... take ya shroud off the steering column and stick/tie it under there, also thats how they do the remote starting devices from clifford :D

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Can Beardie & Mackers explain this a bit further exactly what you are doing ?

[pinballwizard]

ok thanks for the info guys it looks like my original idea of taking the transponder from the key and fixing it to the ignition will work , does anybdy know where i can get remotes in the uk to lock /unlock the car ? i have seen loads on eBay but they all have USA or canada part numbers,

[Mackers]

one of my keys is in my steering column, the metal part of the key i've broken off so it can't be used and i have installed the CLIFFORD INTELLISTART system, so i can remote start me car (handy for winter time)

[b1nda]

one of my keys is in my steering column, the metal part of the key i've broken off so it can't be used and i have installed the CLIFFORD INTELLISTART system, so i can remote start me car (handy for winter time)

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Until the Battery goes flat

[Mackers]

not when i jus bought the new VARTA yellow tops ones, well it shouldn't for £150 anyways, LOL

[Beardie]

Alarm remotes will need to be got from other cars and can be reprogrammed by TGB. They'll charge you for a 1/2hr . Scour the breakers as the key plips are no use on scrapped cars!