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Better off using a paring knife than a screwdriver

There is a sticker inside on the old fob that needs to be transferred to the new fob, as it contains important information.

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Thank you for this video! The piece you said you didn’t what it is was the piece I didn’t see. Finally found your video 5 hours later and that is the part I didn’t transfer over. Bingo! Thanks again.

This is exactly the video I needed! Just want to comment that I'm completely mystified by the little black piece that gets moved to the new case around 06:10. I would have totally missed it if I hadn't seen this video. Not sure what it does but I wasn't taking any chances. Thanks again for the video!

Wrong

I transferred all parts (which had been run over) to the new casing and it works like a charm. Contrary to the information in this video, you do not need the little piece of plastic that he says is necessary to start the car. I transferred the old run-over motherboard only. No plastic piece was needed.

My 2008 Prius smart keys button doesn't work (won't lock or unlock) so I have to manually open my door. I am wondering if I can copy the manual key in any Walmart and how to get a functional smart key for cheap.

my mother board doesn't work will it work if I switch shell

I appreciate your video this was not only entertaining but very informative 👍 liked every minute of it 😀

Thank you soooooooooo much for this video!!!! I was able to dismantle and replace my fob!!!! My new case came with screws and the old ones did not fit. I was concerned because the motherboard did not snap on place like yours did 😕. But everything worked out in the end and I the key functions like it should, outside the panic button not working right now, but that’s ok

Worked perfectly for me. Takes patience.

years of cellphone repair made me cringe at you prying at the circuit board. If you read this the old key fob is junk so destroy that and not the electronics. Or watch the video and see where to not pry.

Were you inspired to write this by the FB page, Trumpfinger? Just curious.

Thanks! Helped me a lot and was entertaining

Thank you. Your video was so useful. I just changed my key fob shell for my car. Got my fob on amazon for $10.00. 🙂

Thank you this was very helpful ! On my 2008 Toyota Prius ! ❤️

NOTE TO ALL: Please be sure to transfer the TRANSPONDER as well as the Circuit Board! I got so tied up with the transfer of the key circuit board (trying to make sure NOT to damage it-PUSH THE ACTUAL BUTTONS TO FORCE IT OUT INSTEAD OF OVER-PRYING IT. Thanks @Vinnie Vincent) that I forgot that part was even in there! I was not able to start the vehicle without that transponder. Did you or anyone glue the sides for waterproofing? What did you use to get a good seal without being too messy?

Jesus this guy talks slow. Watch this video at 2X speed

Excellent instructional video! And entertaining too. Thank you :-)

Perfect instructions. I was a little reluctant to do myself, but I followed the video step by step without any issues. Thanks!

if i use the original key to reprogram a new key, will the original key still work?

Thanks. super helpful. I watched for the first time as I went along. I found out mine didn't come with screws just before you commented that yours didn't either. Classic. Works fine though. And good idea to put the old Toyota insignia back on.

thanks, this helped me out. Took me only 15 minutes after watching your video.

Great video! Quick question on the programming ( chicken dance). I assume you would need the original key to do this? What can be done, if the key has been lost?

Thanks man! I had same the struggles you did lol but it worked. Very well done, helpful video.

So, just to confirm; even when you put the original circuit board, weird looking chip and original key from a cracked up case into these new $10 dollar cases, it doesn't work? Uggg

These things are a mother to open! I had to lightly hammer a screwdriver into the side of my case and still pry it open after that, but it worked. Do you have a specific link fr where you ordered your replacement? Great video. BIG BERTHA!! Almost had to bring in a similar device : )

How much did you pay for the new key fob from that Daytona Florida dealership? can you find that Amazon ad and paste its link here?

Thank you. Worked great for my 2008 Prius!

I just replaced outer shell on keyfods for our 2009 Prius. Without calvo9 TH-cam video I would have failed. So many thanks calvo9 and TH-cam. Would like to comment both were hard to take apart. I used small sharp hawk billed knife, much patience, and much time and small screwdrivers to separate old shell. Glue big problem but result was worth going slow. Please note that on second keyfod I took hacksaw and cutoff portion of shell that houses the manual key. That took couple of minutes and gave access to the middle dividing wall which is also heavy glued. That helped a lot. Remember to keep old o-ring when replacing battery. Saved myself over $500. So go for it. J. Scott

Thank you so much for such a helpful video, your time and detailed explanation! Did the transfer on my key, everything worked as it should. Blessings!

Thanks! Your video made it very easy to fix my worn-out fob.

Where to purchase a new cover/case?

Worked like a champ! I don't know why some others have had issues.... Super simple once you get the fob apart.

Thank you! I followed your instructions and was able to move over to a new case. Really clear (and funny) directions.

Thanks for helping me mess up my fob with your wrong advice. After following all these steps my fob stopped working and had to tow my car to dealer. Now after $900 dollars I can start my car. So please people take this video with a grain of salt as the same can happen to you. The dealer told me these fobs are not serviceable and is a mistake to open them and try to change the plastic. Thanks but no thanks.

I follow the video and the remote key can open and close the car door but can't start car even insert into slot, who met same problem, please?

Good description of transferring old smart key "innards" to a new smart key case. I just used the old door key so I didn't need to get a locksmith involved in cutting the blank provided with the new case.

Will this still work if I cannot open / lock the doors of my 2007 Prius with my original Prius key? ... I don't think the remote is working at all except to start the car and taking the key out to manually open / close the door. Your thoughts ...

Thank you. Your method worked like a charm. I also pushed from the front to release the mother board.

Thank you!

Hi. This is a grate video, little bit long, but that's ok. I'd like to know the battery type I need, that is missing from this video.

With much trepidation I went through the process and it worked fine. No need for Big Bertha. The hint about pushing on the keys to help get the circuit board out was extremely helpful.

Thank you so much for this video! I would have been lost without it! It worked like a charm. Thanks to you & Amazon my key replacement cost $10, instead of $150+

It worked came thru thanks

This worked perfectly for me. Two notes I would add: 1) To remove the circuit board, a plastic spudger, like those used to separate connections in smart phones, is perfect. 2) I've seen no mention of the O-ring under the battery cover. It didn't come with my new case, so I used a knife tip to lift it out of the old case and set it into the new one. It might add a little protection.

That was really helpful 👌🏻🙏🏻Thank you very much

We have a Toyota Prius 2Gen 2005, and we bought one key shell on ebay. First we make we forget to transfer the little black chip (separate under the green electric plate) in to the new key, after that it works perfect, the car starts. It cost approx 10 USD with shipping.

Sure appreciate your effort with this video! It worked for me, Thanks