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2004 Toyota MR2
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Transponder Key
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2004 Toyota MR2 Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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Remote
2004 Toyota MR2 Remote BAB237131-056
FCC IDBAB237131-056Part #08191-00922Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2004 Toyota MR2 Spyder uses a transponder key with no remote, no fob, no buttons. The key has a chip embedded in the head that talks to the immobilizer at startup. That's it. No battery to swap, no fob to replace. If the car cranks but won't start, or gives you a key warning on the dash, the issue is either a chip that isn't reading right or a key that was never properly programmed to begin with. A lot of guys waste time chasing a mechanical problem when it's the transponder that's off. Decode the cut from the lock, cut a new blade, program the chip on site. That's the whole job.
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I got a call from a guy parked off Tapo Canyon Road, just outside Old Town Simi. He had driven his MR2 Spyder to a detail shop, handed off the key, and when he came back the car wouldn't start. The engine turned over fine. Just wouldn't fire and hold.

He figured it was a fluke and tried again. Same thing. The shop owner was apologetic but had no idea what happened. The key looked fine. No visible damage. But that's the thing with a transponder key, the damage you can't see is the kind that matters.

He'd been standing in a parking lot for about forty minutes by the time I pulled up. The MR2 is a tight little two-seater and there's not much room to work around, which honestly makes it easier. I decoded the blade, cut a fresh key on the van, and programmed the transponder to the car's immobilizer right there at the OBD port. First start attempt after that, it lit right up.

The whole visit was under an hour. He mentioned the dealer as a comparison almost as an afterthought, something about a tow and a two-day estimate. I didn't press it. He had his car back and that was the point.

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“Very professional and extremely affordable. The price was literally about three times cheaper than what my dealership quoted me. Fast service and no stress at all. Highly recommend.”

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Jun 2025
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“A friend lost my Lexus key and he was able to program and cut a brand new one within 20 minutes. Arrived within about 40 minutes and was friendly, efficient, and quick.”

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Apr 2024
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“I needed two keys made for my Honda Element. Friendly, fast, fair pricing, and far better than any other locksmith I have used in the area. Best service by far.”

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Toyota MR2 Mobile Service FAQ

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Do I have to go to the Toyota dealer to get a replacement key for my 2004 MR2?
No. A mobile locksmith with the right equipment can cut and program a transponder key for the MR2 Spyder on location. The dealer route means scheduling, possible towing if you're already stranded, and sometimes a multi-day wait depending on parts availability. For a vehicle this age, the transponder programming is a well-documented procedure and doesn't require dealer-only systems. I come to you in Old Town Simi or anywhere in Simi Valley, do the cut and the program on site, and you're driving before I leave.
What exactly is a transponder key and why does it matter for my MR2?
How long does Toyota dealer key replacement actually take for a 2004 MR2?
My MR2 cranks but won't start. Could this be a transponder issue?
Can I copy my MR2 key at a hardware store or kiosk?
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Toyota MR2 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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