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Licensed Mobile Locksmith • Oxnard, CA
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2009 Toyota Highlander key fob price quote from EZ Car Keyz Carpinteria CA
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15-25 Min Arrival
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2009 Toyota Highlander
Key Options

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Most popular Toyota key typeMost Popular
2009 Toyota Highlander Smart Key HYQ14AAB
FCC IDHYQ14AABPart #271451-0140Buttons4BatteryCR1632Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Push To Start
2009 Toyota Highlander Smart Key HYQ14AAB
FCC IDHYQ14AABPart #89904-48100Buttons3BatteryCR1632Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Transponder Key
2009 Toyota Highlander Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #89785-08020ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote
2009 Toyota Highlander Remote GQ43VT20T
FCC IDGQ43VT20TPart #89742-07020Buttons4BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote
2009 Toyota Highlander Remote GQ43VT20T
FCC IDGQ43VT20TPart #89742-AE010Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
MECHANICAL-KEY
2009 Toyota Highlander MECHANICAL-KEY
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2009 Highlander Smart Key system runs Toyota's Smart Key immobilizer with a Texas Instruments TMS37126 transponder inside the HYQ14AAB fob. Every existing key must be present during programming. If you have two working fobs and only bring one to the appointment, the missing one gets wiped from the system and becomes a paperweight. Bring every fob you own, even the one with the cracked case sitting in the junk drawer. Also, a weak CR1632 mimics bigger problems: "Key not detected," no push-button start response, door handle touch unlock going dead. Swap the battery first before assuming the worst.
Related services: Ignition Repair · Smart Key

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A renter at an apartment complex off Linden Avenue in Carpinteria called me about his 2009 Toyota Highlander. He had one working smart key and wanted a spare before that single fob disappeared into a couch cushion or a parking lot drain. He had already called the dealer and heard what they wanted. He did not sound happy about it.

I parked at his building and started with the lock. Used my TOY43 Lishi to decode the driver door, reading the wafer positions so I could cut an exact emergency insert blade without needing his original as a template. The TOY43 keyway on these second-gen Highlanders is the same one Toyota ran across most of the lineup in that era, so the decode is clean if the lock is not beat up. His was fine.

The fob itself is the HYQ14AAB, four buttons, proximity-based, board number 271451-0140. I programmed it through the OBD-II port, paired it to the Smart Key ECU on the smart key computer (part number 89990-48162 on these trims), and confirmed both the new fob and his original registered correctly. Walked the doors, tested handle touch lock and unlock on both front doors, ran the liftgate button, and hit the push-button start a few cycles.

About 35 minutes, start to finish, right there in his parking spot. He kept the car exactly where it was the whole time. The dealer would have needed the car on their lot, probably for a day. He just needed someone to show up.

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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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Dec 2025
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“I called EZ Car Keyz to unlock my truck, make a key, and sync a new key fob. They were at my location within minutes and handled everything fast and friendly. Prices were great and the service was excellent.”

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Toyota Highlander Mobile Service FAQ

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Do I have to go to the Toyota dealer to get a replacement smart key for my 2009 Highlander?
No. The HYQ14AAB fob programs through the OBD-II diagnostic port using the same protocol the dealer's Techstream uses. A mobile locksmith with the right equipment handles the Smart Key ECU registration, the emergency blade cut, and the proximity testing right where the vehicle sits. No tow, no appointment window, no leaving the car overnight. Toyota forums are full of owners reporting multi-day waits and return visits because the dealer's first attempt did not pair the remote functions correctly. I do the full verify on site before I leave.
What exactly is the smart key on my 2009 Toyota Highlander?
How long does the dealer take for a 2009 Highlander smart key replacement?
My 2009 Highlander shows "Key not detected" but the fob battery is new. What is going on?
Can I buy an HYQ14AAB fob online and program it myself to save money?
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Toyota Highlander Key Service Areas

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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
Low cost 2009 Toyota Highlander key replacement area in Ventura County CA
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