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2005 Toyota Highlander
Key Replacement - Save vs Dealer in Ventura County

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2005 Toyota Highlander Transponder Key
Transponder Key

Our fully-equipped mobile unit comes directly to your home, office, or wherever you are. No towing, no waiting rooms, no rearranging your day. We handle everything on-site.

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Stranded without a 2005 Toyota Highlander key? EZ Car Keyz Santa Barbara CA can help
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Licensed Mobile Locksmith • Oxnard, CA
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Stranded without a 2005 Toyota Highlander key? EZ Car Keyz Santa Barbara CA can help
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2005 Toyota Highlander
Key Options

Dealer-grade key for a fair, honest price

Transponder Key
Most popular Toyota key typeMost Popular
2005 Toyota Highlander Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #89785-08020ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote
2005 Toyota Highlander Remote HYQ12BAN
FCC IDHYQ12BANPart #89742-0C020Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
MECHANICAL-KEY
2005 Toyota Highlander MECHANICAL-KEY
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2005 Highlander runs Toyota's first-gen immobilizer system with a Texas Instruments 4C/4D chip, specifically the 4D-67 transponder. If you only have one key, get a spare made now. All-keys-lost on these means pulling the immobilizer ECU (part number 89780-48010 on most trims) and doing a virgin reset on the 93C56 EEPROM to re-register new transponder data. That adds time and cost compared to cloning off a working key. Do it while things are easy.
Related services: Ignition Repair · Smart Key

Toyota Highlander Key: Mobile vs Dealership

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Average Cost
✓ $$
✕ $$$$
Location
✓ We come to you
✕ You drive there
Wait Time
✓ 20-45 min
✕ 2-5 days
Same-Day
✓ Yes
✕ Rarely
All Keys Lost
✓ No problem
✕ Tow required
OEM Quality
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
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2005 Toyota Highlander Transponder Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

A guy called from out near El Capitan State Beach in Santa Barbara around 9pm. His only key to a 2005 Highlander was gone. Checked his pockets, checked the ground, checked the car. Nothing. He was about to call a tow truck just to get the thing somewhere safe overnight.

He didn't know his VIN. Didn't have registration on him. Just a phone and a dead feeling in his stomach.

I walked him through it right there on the call. Look at the base of the windshield, driver's side. He found the 17 digits. Then I had him pull up his insurance app for the registration info. With the VIN, I already knew the key type, the transponder chip, and the blank I needed before I left the shop.

All-keys-lost on these second-gen Highlanders means working the immobilizer ECU directly. I used my VVDI Key Tool to generate a 4D-67 chip matched to his system, cut a fresh TOY43 blade on-site, and programmed it under the parking lot lights. The whole thing took about 40 minutes.

He drove home that night. The dealer would have needed a tow, an appointment days out, and a bill that would have stung a lot worse. The single most useful thing you can text me before I arrive is the VIN. It shaves time off every step.

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Dec 2025
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Oct 2025
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“I needed a new key for my car and Marco gave me the best quote by far. He showed up, made the new key on the spot, and everything works perfectly. Fast service and great value.”

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Oct 2025
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“Quick, affordable, and professional service. Marco made a new key for my motorcycle after I lost it and had me back on the road fast. Clean work, great price, and super friendly.”

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Toyota Highlander Mobile Service FAQ

Real costs, no dealer surprises

What is the cheapest way to replace a key for my 2005 Toyota Highlander?
Call a mobile locksmith before you call the dealer. Toyota dealerships charge a premium for a single transponder key replacement on these, and they stack separate line items for the key blank, the cut, the programming, and sometimes a diagnostic fee on top. With me, you get one price that covers everything, done wherever the car sits. No tow, no appointment two weeks out, no sitting in a service lounge. Dealers in the Santa Barbara area typically quote several days' wait on top of the higher cost. I can usually be there same day.
How much more does an all-keys-lost job cost compared to making a spare?
Do aftermarket transponder keys work on the 2005 Highlander?
My 2005 Highlander cranks but won't start and the security light is flashing. What is going on?
Can I program a new transponder key myself on the 2005 Highlander?
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Toyota Highlander Key Service Areas

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📍Ventura County & SB
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Santa Barbara
Santa BarbaraETA 30-35 min
Goleta
GoletaETA 30-35 min
Isla Vista
Isla VistaETA 30-35 min
Montecito
MontecitoETA 25-30 min
Carpinteria
CarpinteriaETA 20-25 min
Ojai
OjaiETA 20-25 min
Ventura
VenturaETA 10-15 min
Santa Paula
Santa PaulaETA 20-25 min
Fillmore
FillmoreETA 25-30 min
Oxnard
OxnardETA 10-15 min
Port Hueneme
Port HuenemeETA 10-15 min
Camarillo
CamarilloETA 15-20 min
Moorpark
MoorparkETA 25-30 min
Simi Valley
Simi ValleyETA 30-35 min
Thousand Oaks
Thousand OaksETA 20-25 min
Santa BarbaraGoletaMontecitoCarpinteriaOjaiVenturaSanta PaulaFillmoreOxnardPort HuenemeCamarilloMoorparkSimi ValleyThousand Oaks
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