FOB

When I picked up my Tundra in 2020 the salesperson warned me not to lose the keys and FOB as they are expensive to replace.

Well, I lost one. Toyota wants $454.84 for a replacement. (Ouch!)

So, I call the local locksmiths. One wanted $550. I told him that was $100 more than Toyota. His reply was "we come to you".

One Locksmith said this:
"You’d be looking at $305 for OEM new Fob. Programmed and insert cut. $205 for aftermarket fob."

My question: Is OEM worth the extra $100? Aftermarket any good. He did not mention the brand of the aftermarket.

 

I just recently made two new keys for roughly around $200ish or so. Purchased two sets of uncut keys and alarms . Took it to Toyota and they had it cut and programmed for $175. They did warned me that I was taking a risk not purchasing their oem keys as it can have issue with programming. however everything went smooth! Just an idea if you plan to make duplicate sets later. Just realized that you lost the only key to make copies.

 

I'd do some searching on eBay and Amazon.

 

The key cut and program is expensive. I got a key cut and program for my 2019 last week at the dealer for almost $420.

 

I bought my fob a few years ago online from I think cars and truck remotes online for $120 new. Had it programmed for $100

 

TOYOTA TUNDRA Remote Keyless Entry - Key Fobs and Transponder Keys (carandtruckremotes.com)

This is the place I used. They actually look a little cheaper then when I got mine.

Edit: I just saw you might not have the push start Fob. They do have the other style though

 

When I purchased my "new to me" '21 in Dec, the previous owner hadn't turned in the spare key, but the Dealer assured me that there were in contact and would he bring it in after Christmas travel. We'll he never did. Fortunately the Dealer recognized their responsibility and ordered a new FOB on thier dime.

 

Yes, I should have mentioned I have a push start.

The FOB is only part of it. There are programing charges too.

 

Yeah, Idk, my dealership only charged $100 for programming. I didn't have the key cut as I had my original (2) FOB's and didn't need a 3rd cut key. I just wanted a spare fob

Or get Techstream and DIY

 

I say go OEM. I bought an Amazon replacement for my wife’s Charger and it never worked quite right. Bought one for my sons Taco and the locksmith said he would program but not warranty because it wasn’t OEM. Again, not even 90% reliable. I’d hate to get stuck somewhere with a cheaper model and it deciding to not work.

 

Not even 90% reliable? That is pretty bad.