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2008 Scion TC
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2008 Scion TC Remote Head Key
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2008 Scion TC
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Most popular Scion key typeMost Popular
2008 Scion TC Remote Head Key MOZB41TG
FCC IDMOZB41TGPart #89070-21050Buttons3BatteryCR2016Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
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Transponder Key
2008 Scion TC Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #89785-08020ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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Metal Key
2008 Scion TC Metal Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2008 Scion tC uses a remote head key, meaning the fob and the ignition key are one unit. The transponder chip is built into the head of the key, and the remote functions are in the same housing. Lose it or break it, and you need both the blade cut to your vehicle and the electronics programmed through the OBD port. No shortcuts there. One thing that trips people up: the battery in this key is a CR2016, not the CR2032 that fits a hundred other fobs. Close in size, different thickness, and the wrong one will sit loose, make intermittent contact, and read like a bigger problem. If your lock and unlock range is getting short, or the buttons need multiple presses, swap the CR2016 before assuming the fob is dead. Also worth knowing: on these, if you have one working key and want a spare, the car can hold more than one key in memory. Getting a second programmed while the original still works is the easy path. All-keys-lost is a longer job because the system needs a full reset before it will accept anything new.
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Out in Richland, a graphic designer working from a studio space had been putting off getting a spare key for her 2008 Scion tC for about two years. Then her only key took a hit at the bottom of her bag and the fob side stopped responding. Blade still worked fine, car still started, but no remote lock or unlock, and the range on the buttons had been dying for months before that.

She called the dealer first. Parts quoted her the fob at their counter price, programming was a separate line item, and they told her she would need to schedule and bring the car in during shop hours. She was on deadline for a client project and a weekday service appointment was not happening.

I met her in the studio parking lot during her lunch break in Richland. Pulled the key apart right on the hood, checked the battery contact, and confirmed it was the fob electronics, not just a loose CR2016. New housing, blade cut to her vehicle, and programming through the OBD port.

The whole job was about 30 minutes. I walked through every button with her before I packed up. She got back to her desk before her lunch was over. The dealer route would have cost her way more and half a workday. Neither of us needed to talk about that part.

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“I needed a second key made for my 2012 Nissan Altima. They arrived quickly, finished in about 15 minutes, and gave me the best price I could find.”

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Dec 2025
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“I lost my key and called EZ Car Keyz. Marco was great. He arrived quickly, explained everything clearly, and kept me informed throughout the entire process. The service was fast, professional, and fairly priced.”

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Sep 2025
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“He arrived within 30 minutes and had everything finished in another 30 minutes for two cars. Everything was programmed and tested perfectly. Cheapest price in town and very honest service.”

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Scion TC Mobile Service FAQ

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How many buttons does the 2008 Scion tC remote head key have?
Three buttons. On these keys the standard layout covers lock, unlock, and trunk release. All three get tested during the programming visit before I leave. If any button feels sticky or unresponsive after programming, that is usually the rubber pad inside the housing, not a programming issue, and it is worth addressing at the same time.
What exactly is a remote head key and why does mine have to be programmed?
Do I need to be there the whole time?
I bought a replacement fob online for my 2008 Scion tC. Can you just program it?
My 2008 Scion tC starts and then immediately dies. Is that a key or immobilizer problem?
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