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2003 Toyota Prius Transponder Key
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2003 Toyota Prius key replacement cost - EZ Car Keyz Simi Valley CA
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2003 Toyota Prius
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Transponder Key
Most popular Toyota key typeMost Popular
2003 Toyota Prius Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #PE-TOY43AT4ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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Remote
2003 Toyota Prius Remote HYQ12BAN
FCC IDHYQ12BANPart #89742-0C020Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Metal Key
2003 Toyota Prius Metal Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2003 Prius uses a transponder turn-key, not a smart key or proximity fob. No buttons, no battery, no remote entry on this system. The transponder chip inside the key head has to be recognized by the immobilizer before the car will run. That means a hardware store copy will turn the lock just fine and then the car won't start. Has to be a properly programmed key from someone with the right equipment. Also worth knowing: the 2003 Prius has an onboard add-a-key relearn sequence that works when you still have at least one working key. No OBD programmer required in that case. If you're all-keys-lost, that's when you need the diagnostic tool. Two different jobs, two different approaches.
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2003 Toyota Prius Transponder Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

A guy in Mountclef Ridge over in Simi Valley called me about his 2003 Prius. He had one key left and wanted a spare. Simple job in theory. He'd already called the dealer and gotten a number that made him pause, so he went looking for another option.

I drove out and parked in front of his building. The 2003 Prius takes a specific key blank with a transponder chip inside the head. The blade gets decoded off the door lock or cut by code from the VIN. I decoded his lock, cut the blade, and then confirmed he still had his one working key with him.

That part matters. When you have a working key, the 2003 Prius lets you do an onboard relearn to register a second key. No OBD port tap needed. You use the existing key and the new one together in a timed sequence. It sounds fiddly the first time but it's a known procedure for this generation. The whole thing was done in about 25 minutes.

He tested it himself, turned it over twice, and seemed a little surprised it worked that fast. The dealer quote had included shop time and a parts order. I had the blank in the van and did it at his curb for a fraction of what they wanted.

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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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Toyota Prius Mobile Service FAQ

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Do I need to bring my 2003 Toyota Prius somewhere for key replacement?
No. I come to you. Whether you're in your driveway in Mountclef Ridge or stuck in a Simi Valley parking lot, I pull up with everything needed to cut and program the key on the spot. Dealers require you to drive in with a working key or have the car towed to their bay, and on older vehicles like the 2003 Prius they sometimes need to order the blank, which can mean leaving the car or making a return trip. Everything I need for this vehicle I carry in the van.
How does mobile key replacement work for a 2003 Prius?
What do I need to have ready when you arrive?
My 2003 Prius starts fine with the original key but a copy I had made won't start it. What's going on?
I lost both keys to my 2003 Prius. Is all-keys-lost harder or more expensive than making a spare?
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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
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