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2008 Toyota Prius
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Most popular Toyota key typeMost Popular
2008 Toyota Prius Smart Key MOZB31EG
FCC IDMOZB31EGPart #89904-47011Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
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Remote Head Key
2008 Toyota Prius Remote Head Key MOZB21TG
FCC IDMOZB21TGPart #89070-47180Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency312 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Transponder Key
2008 Toyota Prius Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #89785-08020ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
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Emergency Key
2008 Toyota Prius Emergency Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Metal Key
2008 Toyota Prius Metal Key
FCC IDPart #ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The 2008 Prius runs a full proximity smart key setup with push-button start. There is no ignition cylinder to fall back on if the fob dies or gets deregistered. The fob takes a CR2032, which is common, but owners often wait too long to swap it. By the time the car is throwing a key-not-detected warning, the battery is usually reading under 2.5 volts and the car is already struggling to see the fob reliably. Swap the CR2032 before that point. Also worth knowing: this generation stores key registrations in the vehicle security system, so adding a new fob or replacing a lost one requires diagnostic equipment connected to the OBD port. There is no button sequence or ignition-cycle trick that registers a new smart fob on this car. If someone sold you a fob online and told you otherwise, they were wrong.
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Big Sky in Simi Valley is a neighborhood where the streets dead-end into the hills and parking lots fill up fast on school event nights. I got a call from a parent who was at the high school for a conference when her 2008 Prius fob stopped responding completely. No lock, no unlock, push button start just sat there ignoring her.

She had a 3pm pickup for her younger kid across town and no margin for a dealer appointment. The dealer she called could not see her until later in the week and wanted her to arrange a tow since she could not start the car.

I was in the area and pulled into the school lot about twenty minutes after she called. The fob battery tested low, so I swapped that first before doing anything else. Still nothing on the start button. At that point I connected to the OBD port and ran the registration sequence through the diagnostic tool. The guided menu handles the security handshake with the vehicle automatically, which is why this job does not take long when you have the right equipment.

New fob registered, tested every button, confirmed push-button start from both inside and outside the driver zone. She was in the car and moving before her conference let out.

The dealer would have had her towing the car, waiting days for an appointment, and spending most of a morning sitting in a service waiting room. She mentioned the quote the dealer gave her and said "that was just for the key, not the tow." She made her 3pm pickup without rearranging her whole week.

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How long does a Toyota dealer actually take for a smart key replacement on a 2008 Prius?
The programming itself runs about 10 to 15 minutes once a tech is actually at the car with the right equipment. The rest is dealership workflow. Writing up a repair order, waiting in the queue for a certified technician, pulling the fob from parts inventory, loading the software, and sometimes dealing with slow server connections to Toyota's system. Owners consistently report spending one to two hours at the dealer even with an appointment, and that does not count the time arranging a tow if the car will not start. Some have waited days just for an appointment slot. With me, the whole job including drive time is usually under 90 minutes, often less.
What exactly is a smart key and how is it different from a regular car key?
Why does the dealer take so long if the actual key programming is only a few minutes?
My 2008 Prius shows a key-not-detected warning but the fob battery is new. What else could cause that?
I have one working key for my 2008 Prius. Should I get a spare made now or wait until I need it?
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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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