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2018 Toyota C-HR Smart Key MOZBR1ET-0010
FCC IDMOZBR1ET-0010Part #89904-F4020Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
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Remote Flip Key
2018 Toyota C-HR Remote Flip Key MOZB97TZ
FCC IDMOZB97TZPart #89070-F4080Buttons3BatteryCR1620Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
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2018 Toyota C-HR Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #89785-0D170ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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The 2018 C-HR runs a full smart key system across all trims sold in the US, no stripped-down transponder-only option in the lineup. That matters because some owners assume a budget crossover from this era might have a simpler key setup. It does not. The fob carries a transponder chip and the vehicle talks to it through the immobilizer before the engine will fire. Battery is a CR2032. When these fobs get weak, the symptoms can look like a communication failure rather than a dead battery: the push-button start may not respond at all, or the door handle touch unlock gets inconsistent before lock/unlock range drops. Swap the battery before assuming the fob needs programming. Also check that the battery contacts inside the fob are clean and seated flush, not just present. A slightly cocked battery in these will fool you every time.
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It was 5:30 in the morning when the call came in. A worker out in the Ramona Country Estates area, parked at a supply store lot, shift starting at 6. His 2018 C-HR had gone quiet overnight. Push-button start was not responding, door handles were not reading the fob, and the crew was already at the gate loading up without him.

He was calm about it, which actually made it feel more urgent. No yelling, just a guy who needed to be somewhere in thirty minutes.

I was pulling into that lot in twenty-five. First thing I did before touching any tools was check the fob battery. CR2032, looked original, and the contacts inside were slightly oxidized. Swapped the battery, cleaned the terminals, tested it standing next to the car. Nothing. The fob was not pairing back up on its own the way a battery fix sometimes resolves it.

So I got the door open mechanically using the emergency insert key slot, which the C-HR has tucked behind a small cover on the handle, and then connected through the OBD port to bring the fob back into communication with the immobilizer. A few minutes of programming, a quick walk around to verify touch unlock on both front handles, and the push-button start lit up clean.

He made it. The crew was still loading when he got there.

He did not ask what the dealer would have charged. I did not bring it up. He just needed his car running before sunrise, and that is the whole job.

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How do I spot a fake locksmith before I get ripped off?
A few things to watch for, especially if you are calling around after something goes wrong with a late-model Toyota. First: if they will not give you a real estimate for your specific vehicle over the phone, that is a problem. Anyone who actually works on 2018 C-HRs knows it runs a full smart key system and can quote accordingly. Vague pricing that "depends when I get there" is a setup. Second: search the business name. Real automotive locksmiths have reviews tied to a real person or shop, not a generic listing with a stock photo and a call center number. A lot of scam operations run exactly that way, especially on map searches. Third: ask what equipment they use for Toyota smart key programming. Not looking for a brand name quiz, just a real answer. Someone who has done this job before will tell you without hesitating. Someone who has not will get vague. The C-HR is not a difficult job for the right tech, but it is not a hardware-store copy either. If they treat it like one, walk away.
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