[Shop-talk] Tell me about transponder keys

[Shannah Miller]

In our case, with our two Priuses (Prii?) we sort of have
a key: if you press the right switch on the transponder,
a tiny almost toy key comes out that will unlock the doors.
It does not start the car.

We've had transponder keys for at least 10 years.  These
are the type you leave in your pocket, and simply touch the
door handle to get in.  You press a button to start the car.
So, the transponder is used a lot.  Still, we get a lot of warning
when there is a transponder problem (low battery) and we just
go to the dealer to replace it.

You can probably also google for instructions on how to
replace the battery yourself.  My mechanic showed me and it
was a simple process.

Shannah


On Sun, Mar 17, 2013 at 12:54 PM, Dave C <cavanadd at frontier.com> wrote:

> I just got a 2013 Subaru Forester.  It apparently uses transponder keys.
>  It looks like the days of having a cheap copy cut to keep in my wallet are
> over.  So what's the deal with transponder keys?  Can Ace Hardware clone
> them?  What's the deal about only being able to "program" a maximum of four
> keys for the car (as per the manual)? Can I make an unlimited number of
> clones?   Why is everything such a PITA these days?    (I feel a rant
> coming on....)
>
> FWIW this car DOES NOT have remote start, although of course it does have
> remote door lock fobs.
>
> Thanks
> Dave
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