Scion iA Key Replacement in Ventura County

2016

Lost the only smart key to your 2016 Scion iA in Ventura County? Mobile cut and program in your driveway, 1,000+ five-star reviews. Call now and we roll out today.

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Scion iA Key Technology

1st Generation (A26)

2016

This is where security got serious. Your 2016 iA uses a 4-button smart key (FCC: WAZSKE13D01) with push-button start and a high-security laser-cut emergency blade. The immobilizer runs through Toyota's smart proximity system with server authentication, which means programming requires professional diagnostic equipment and a PIN pulled from Toyota's servers. No shortcuts on this one, but we handle it on-site with the right tools.

Which Key Does Your Scion iA Use?

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Smart Key Fob (Push-Button Start)

2016

A slim proximity fob you keep in your pocket. The car detects it when you walk up, unlocks the doors, and lets you start the engine with the push button. There is a hidden emergency blade inside for when the battery dies.

What Your Scion iA Key Costs

Price includes the key blank, laser cutting, transponder programming, and on-site testing at your location.

Key Type

EZ Car Keyz

Scion Dealer

2016 (1st Gen)

Smart Key Fob

$180 - $350

$300 - $600

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EZ Car Keyz vs. the Dealer

Our work carries a warranty, just like the dealer. The difference is you skip the tow and the wait.

EZ Car Keyz

Scion Dealer

Smart Key Replacement

$180 - $350

$300 - $600

Service Location

Your driveway, parking lot, wherever you are

Their service bay (tow required if no key)

Wait Time

Same day, most days

3 - 7 business days for parts

Tow Required

Yes, if all keys lost

Programming Included

Yes, on-site

Yes, at dealership

Warranty on Work

Yes

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Common Scion iA Key Problems

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Smart Key Battery Drain

Proximity in the iA constantly polls for the fob, even parked. That chews CR2025 batteries faster than expected. We check voltage first when Oxnard or Camarillo customers call about start failures, because a fresh cell fixes most in two minutes.

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Transponder Programming Lockout

We verify the blank matches OEM FCC ID WAZSKE13D01 before any attempt. The iA needs Toyota server authentication; aftermarket blanks from Amazon or eBay fail that handshake. Cheap key got you locked out? We reset the immobilizer and start fresh.

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Emergency Key Blade Wear

You push-button start daily so you forget the laser-cut emergency blade in the fob. That Mazda-style high-security blade wears fast if used on the door regularly. A worn blade can lock you out in a Thousand Oaks lot. We precision-cut a replacement on-site.

Can You Program a Scion iA Key Yourself?

2016 (1st Generation)

No - Pro Required

No DIY option here. Your 2016 iA requires Toyota Techstream software, an OBD-II connection, and server authentication with a VIN-specific PIN. This is a professional-only job, and we handle it on-site with our Autel IM608.

How It Works

Call or Text Us

Reach us at (805) 790-8162. Let us know it is a 2016 Scion iA and whether you have any working keys left.

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We Drive to You

Anywhere in Ventura County, from Simi Valley to Ventura.

Cut and Program Your Key

We laser-cut the high-security emergency blade, then connect to your iA's OBD-II port to run the server authentication and program the transponder.

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Scion iA Key Questions

Does the 2016 Scion iA have push-button start and what type of key does it use? ▼

Yes, but it is not a traditional key at all. Every 2016 Scion iA came standard with push-button start and a 4-button smart key fob (FCC ID: WAZSKE13D01, part number 89904-WB003). There is no mechanical ignition cylinder. You keep the fob in your pocket, the car detects it, and you press the button to start. There is a hidden laser-cut emergency blade inside the fob for door entry if the battery dies.

Can I program a new key for my 2016 Scion iA myself? ▼

No, and here is why. The 2016 iA uses Toyota's server authentication system, which requires Techstream diagnostic software, an OBD-II connection, and a VIN-specific PIN pulled from Toyota's servers. There is no on-board self-programming procedure for this vehicle. We handle this on-site with our Autel IM608, so you do not need a tow to the dealer. Call us at (805) 790-8162 and we will take care of it in your driveway.

What if my 2016 Scion iA smart key stops working? ▼

Start with the battery. Pop a fresh CR2025 in there before you assume the worst. If a new battery does not fix it, the transponder chip or immobilizer pairing may have failed, and the car will not start. Dealer replacement runs $300 to $600 for an OEM fob plus programming. We cut and program a replacement on-site for $180 to $350. If you are stuck in Moorpark or anywhere else in Ventura County, call (805) 790-8162.

Is the 2016 Scion iA key system the same as other Scion models? ▼

No, and this catches a lot of people off guard. The iA is actually a rebadged Mazda2, so it uses a Mazda-derived smart key system with Toyota immobilizer calibration. That makes it completely different from the tC, FR-S, or xB. The good news is the 2017 and later Toyota Yaris sedan uses the same platform, so the same tools and procedures work. But do not try to use a key from another Scion model; it will not work.

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Did You Know?

Back in 2016, Scion did something unusual with the iA. It was actually a rebadged Mazda2 sedan, sharing Mazda's proximity key hardware but running Toyota's immobilizer calibration software on top of it. When Scion shut down later that year, the iA was reborn as the Toyota Yaris iA, making the 2016 the only model year this car ever wore a Scion badge.

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