spare key??

by **562solara02** » Thu Oct 14, 2004 10:13 am

i made a spare key for my 02 solara it opens the door goes in the ignition turns but when i try to start it the engine wont turn over is there some kind kill do i have to get a spare from the dealer any1 else have this prob..

by **Jaimster** » Thu Oct 14, 2004 10:19 am

Your stock key has a chip in it that gets recognized when you put it in the ignition, therefore letting you turn on your car.

Making a regular spare out of your stock key won't turn on your car because it's not chipped!

Botttom line you need to order the key from the dealer.

by **SC V6** » Thu Oct 14, 2004 10:28 am

id just get one from ebay.. they are like 41 from the dealership.. and most likly they won't ahve them in stock cause they are that expensive

by **Jaimster** » Thu Oct 14, 2004 11:13 am

Oh yeah, there is of course EBAY!

by **562solara02** » Thu Oct 14, 2004 11:27 am

coo thanks guys i thnk ill go with the ebay 1 i called the delership they want $70 and like another $50 to program it i guess ill try to save a lil

by **SC V6** » Thu Oct 14, 2004 1:04 pm

programming is easy.. takes 4 min... don't pay them to do it

by **JoeB** » Thu Oct 14, 2004 2:27 pm

Program the key? How do you do that? I've seen people talk share info about programming the remote but the key? We ought to have instructions for programming both as Tutorials. -JoeB

by **Maud'Dib** » Thu Oct 14, 2004 4:24 pm

Is this true for all years of the Solara? I was planning on making a copy of my key... '99 SE.

by **Yanks0114** » Sat Oct 16, 2004 4:03 pm

Maud'Dib wrote:Is this true for all years of the Solara? I was planning on making a copy of my key... '99 SE.

If it is a v6, chances are that you have a transponder. You'll notice that the head of the key is larger than most keys wtih the plastic heads.

At my dads hardware store, we have a tool that can read if you have a transponder or not.

I've seen dealerships charge as much at $125 for a copy of a transponder key, so shop around

by **Mole** » Sat Oct 16, 2004 6:28 pm

mine does not have it.

but im in the se class.

transponder keys feel weird. its like bloated or something.

by **pythonjosh** » Sat Oct 16, 2004 9:37 pm

Mole wrote:mine does not have it.
but im in the se class.
transponder keys feel weird. its like bloated or something.

Me niether. 99 SE. The transponder keys are abnormally fat like Mike said. It'll be quite obvious.

by **Qetesh** » Sat Oct 16, 2004 10:59 pm

Mole wrote:mine does not have it.

but im in the se class.

transponder keys feel weird. its like bloated or something.

I don't think it matters if you're the "SE" class or not. My '00 SE has 2 keys, each with a chip or "transponder" in the head of the key. The manual clearly points out the differences in keys (grey and black coated) and what will happen if you use a non-transponder key. I now, it sounds weird, but I'm just going off what the manual said.

by **Jon11582** » Sun Oct 17, 2004 7:23 am

I think it was an option on the SE. Its called "Engine Immobilizer"

Mine doesnt have it, but my moms 02 highlander has it. Her key is very noticibly fatter. Not sure if this was a stand alone option, or it was rolled in with a package.

by **adam2562** » Sun Oct 17, 2004 11:48 am

its in with the package

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