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2018 Toyota Highlander key fob price quote from EZ Car Keyz Ojai CA
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2018 Toyota Highlander
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Push To Start
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2018 Toyota Highlander Smart Key HYQ14FBA
FCC IDHYQ14FBAPart #89904-30A30Buttons4BatteryCR1632Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Push To Start
2018 Toyota Highlander Smart Key HYQ14FBA
FCC IDHYQ14FBAPart #89904-78460Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Head Key
2018 Toyota Highlander Remote Head Key GQ4-52T
FCC IDGQ4-52TPart #89070-0R100Buttons4BatteryCR2016Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote Head Key
2018 Toyota Highlander Remote Head Key GQ4-52T
FCC IDGQ4-52TPart #89071-0R040Buttons3BatteryCR2016Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Transponder Key
2018 Toyota Highlander Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #89785-0D170ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2018 Highlander uses the same fob as several other Toyota models from this era, which means shells, boards, and batteries are easy to stock. The fob takes a CR1632 - not a CR2032, not a CR2016. That specific cell matters because the wrong diameter will sit crooked and give you intermittent contact. What that looks like from the driver's seat: the push-button start hesitates, the door handle touch sensor goes unreliable, or you get a key-not-detected warning even though the fob is right in your hand. Before assuming the fob is dead or the car needs dealer attention, crack open the case and confirm the CR1632 is seated flat against both contacts. Also check the small metal clips inside - they bend more than people expect when the battery gets pried out instead of popped.
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A woman in the Mira Monte area of Ojai called me about her 2018 Highlander. The fob shell had split along the seam and the rubber button pad was worn down to the point where two of the four buttons barely registered. She had already been to the dealer. They told her she needed a full replacement key, quoted her accordingly, and said to expect a couple of days turnaround.

She called me instead.

When I got to her cul-de-sac, I asked to see the fob before assuming anything. The cracking pattern on the housing was familiar - the seam near the battery cover is a weak point on these, especially on keys that live on a heavy ring. I popped it open carefully, checked the circuit board for corrosion and the battery contacts for bend or oxidation. Everything inside was solid. The electronics were completely functional.

The fix was a shell swap. New housing, fresh button pad, the original board and battery transferred over, and a properly seated CR1632 to finish it. Then I walked every button, tested the door handle touch unlock on both front handles, and confirmed the start function read correctly before I called it done.

She saved a good chunk compared to what the dealer wanted for a full replacement, because the part that makes the key actually work was never broken. The dealer's quote assumed otherwise. Sometimes the most useful thing I bring to a driveway is the willingness to check before replacing.

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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 2018 Highlander?
No. A mobile locksmith with the right diagnostic equipment can handle the full job on site - cutting the emergency insert blade and registering the new fob to the vehicle's security system. The dealer route means scheduling, potentially towing if you have no working key, and sometimes a multi-day wait while they order the part. On a 2018 Highlander, this is a well-documented job. Nothing about it requires you to drive to a dealership or leave your car overnight.
What exactly is a smart key and how is it different from a regular key?
How long does Toyota dealer key replacement actually take?
My 2018 Highlander shows a key-not-detected warning but the fob battery is new. What is going on?
Can I buy a fob online and just have it programmed 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
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