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2016 Toyota Highlander
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2016 Toyota Highlander Smart Key
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All keys lost is our specialty. While the dealer would require a tow and days of waiting, we arrive at your location and have a new key cut and programmed on the spot.

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2016 Toyota Highlander key replacement cost - EZ Car Keyz Ojai CA
Key specialists
Zero Keys Needed
We program directly to your vehicle's computer
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On-Site Key Cutting
New key cut from vehicle codes, not from a copy
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Back on the road in 30-45 minutes from arrival
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2016 Toyota Highlander
Key Options

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2016 Toyota Highlander Smart Key HYQ14FBA
FCC IDHYQ14FBAPart #89904-30A30Buttons4BatteryCR1632Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Head Key
2016 Toyota Highlander Remote Head Key GQ4-52T
FCC IDGQ4-52TPart #89070-0R100Buttons4BatteryCR2016Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Head Key
2016 Toyota Highlander Remote Head Key GQ4-52T
FCC IDGQ4-52TPart #89071-0R040Buttons3BatteryCR2016Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Transponder Key
2016 Toyota Highlander Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #89785-0D170ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Metal Key
2016 Toyota Highlander Metal Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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Budget 2016 Toyota Highlander key fob options from EZ Car Keyz Ojai CA
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The 2016 Highlander smart key runs a CR1632 battery. That's a thinner cell than most people expect, and cheap replacements from the gas station rack are often low-capacity and die fast. When one starts going, you get a "Key Battery Low" warning first, then the system gets flaky: touch unlock on the door handle drops out, the fob range shrinks, and eventually the dash throws a key-not-detected warning even with the fob in your hand. Before you call anyone, swap in a quality CR1632, seat it firmly, and make sure the contact plate inside the fob didn't get bent during the last battery change. A bent contact gives you the same symptoms as a dead fob. The 4-button fob for this year uses the factory FCC ID printed on the back label -- keep that handy when sourcing a replacement, because there are lookalike fobs that won't pair correctly.
Related services: Ignition Repair · Smart Key

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Location
✓ We come to you
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Wait Time
✓ 20-45 min
✕ 2-5 days
Same-Day
✓ Yes
✕ Rarely
All Keys Lost
✓ No problem
✕ Tow required
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✓ Yes
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2016 Toyota Highlander Smart Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

A guy up in Upper Ojai called me on a Tuesday afternoon. He had one working smart key for his 2016 Highlander and wanted a spare before he lost the only one he had. His words were something like, "I called the dealer and I think they quoted me wrong, because the number didn't make sense." It wasn't wrong. That's just what the dealer charges.

He met me in the parking area outside his building. I pulled the VIN, confirmed the key specs, and decoded his door lock cylinder to get the blade cut right without using his existing key as a copy. Cut the emergency insert blade first, tested it in the door and the ignition cylinder, then moved to the fob programming through the OBD port. The whole thing took about 35 minutes. The 4-button fob paired on the first attempt, touch unlock on both front handles worked, and I walked every button before I handed it over.

He stood there watching the whole job on the hood of his car in the afternoon sun. At the end he said the dealer had also told him he'd need to leave the car there for a day because they'd have to order the key. I was done before he would have even gotten a loaner sorted.

The dealer comparison wasn't even the point of the call for him. He just wanted a spare key. But the price difference and the fact that I came to him made it an easy decision in hindsight.

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Nov 2025
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“A+ service at an even better price. Tim was a lifesaver. I lost my original and only key for my Audi and he was willing to come to my location at 8pm the same day. He worked fast, communicated clearly, and made sure everything worked before leaving.”

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Hunter P.
Jul 2025
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“I called over 40 locksmiths trying to get a key made for my Audi A6 and nobody could do it. Tim made it easy, fast, and affordable. He showed up with a smile and got the job done without any stress. Absolute wizard with keys.”

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Esteban S.
Dec 2025
★★★★★

“My Chevy key snapped while I was running errands in North Oxnard. He removed the broken piece from the ignition, cut a new blade, programmed the transponder, and tested everything thoroughly. The whole job was smooth and professional. Best automotive locksmith I have used.”

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Toyota Highlander Mobile Service FAQ

Real costs, no dealer surprises

Do I need to bring my 2016 Toyota Highlander somewhere for a key replacement?
No. I come to you -- your driveway, your workplace, or wherever the car is in the Ojai or Upper Ojai area. Toyota dealers typically require the vehicle on-site in their service bay, and for a smart key job they often need to order the fob first, which can mean leaving the car overnight or making two separate trips. I carry the fob, the cutting equipment, and the programming tools in the van. One visit, done on location, and you keep the car the whole time.
How does mobile smart key replacement actually work for a 2016 Highlander?
What do I need to have ready when you show up?
I lost both keys to my 2016 Highlander. Can you still make a key with nothing to start from?
Can I buy a fob online and have you program it, or does it have to be a specific key?
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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
Affordable 2016 Toyota Highlander locksmith service area in Ventura County CA
Affordable 2016 Toyota Highlander locksmith service area in Ventura County CA
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