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2002 Toyota Prius Transponder Key
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Skip the trip to the dealer. Our mobile locksmith brings professional-grade equipment right to your door anywhere in the area. Your new key is cut and programmed while you wait.

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2002 Toyota Prius
Key Options

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Transponder Key
Most popular Toyota key typeMost Popular
2002 Toyota Prius Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #PE-TOY43AT4ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Remote
2002 Toyota Prius Remote HYQ12BAN
FCC IDHYQ12BANPart #89742-0C020Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Metal Key
2002 Toyota Prius Metal Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2002 Prius uses a transponder key with no remote buttons and no fob battery. The Buttons and Battery fields are N/A, so this is a straight chip-in-blade situation. The thing people miss: VIN origin matters on these early Prius builds. A JDM-origin VIN (starts with J) can have a different immobilizer configuration than a North American-built unit. Before I pull any key blank or set up a programmer, I read the full VIN. Getting that wrong means cutting a key that physically fits but won't start the car. Two minutes of VIN verification saves a frustrating callback.
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2002 Toyota Prius Transponder Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

A woman over in Old Town Simi had been nursing her 2002 Prius ignition for weeks. Some mornings it turned fine. Other mornings she sat in the parking lot near the yoga studio wiggling the key until it caught, running five minutes late every time. She finally called when it stopped turning entirely.

The dealer had already looked at it. Their quote was for a full ignition cylinder replacement, new keys, and reprogramming. She didn't love that number.

When I got there, I checked the cylinder before assuming anything. The lock itself was worn, wafers loose and catching on the key. The key was also showing wear at the cuts. Classic gradual failure on a 20-plus-year-old ignition that had probably seen one key its whole life. A full cylinder swap wasn't what she needed.

I decoded the lock, addressed the worn internals, and cut a fresh key matched to the repaired cylinder. Then I handled the transponder programming on site so the immobilizer recognized the new key. The whole job was done in the parking lot, one visit.

The dealer quote covered parts she didn't need. What she actually had was a mechanical wear problem with a chip programming step at the end. That's a very different job, and a very different cost.

She texted me later that day. The key was sliding in clean and turning on the first try for the first time in months.

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2002 Toyota Prius Transponder Key
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Dec 2025
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“I am very pleased with the value of the service I received from Marco at EZ Car Keyz. They arrived extremely fast, opened my door in no time, and the price was right on point.”

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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
★★★★★

“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 Prius Mobile Service FAQ

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Do I have to go to the Toyota dealer to get a replacement key for my 2002 Prius?
No. A mobile locksmith can cut and program a transponder key for your 2002 Prius on site, wherever the car is sitting. The dealer route means scheduling, possible towing if you're already locked out, and waiting for their service queue to open up. On a 20-plus-year-old vehicle, dealers sometimes have to special-order key blanks or look up older immobilizer procedures, which adds time. We come to you in the Simi Valley and Old Town Simi area, handle the cut and the chip programming in one visit, and you're driving the same day.
What exactly is a transponder key and why does it have to be programmed?
How long does the Toyota dealer usually take for a key replacement on a 2002 Prius?
My 2002 Prius starts fine but now hesitates or acts up right after I get a new key cut. Is that a programming issue?
Can I buy a replacement transponder key online and just have it cut, without programming?
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Toyota Prius 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 2002 Toyota Prius key replacement area in Ventura County CA
Low cost 2002 Toyota Prius key replacement area in Ventura County CA
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