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I have a 2002 Corolla Ascent and I lost my set of keys. After I have bought a 100 key the dealer wants me to spent 1,200. They say that I need to buy and install a new computer. The reason is that they can not read the code off the computer to program my new key. I talked to some auto shop owners in the U.S. and they say that this shouldn't have to be done. It is possible to read the code from the computer. I was wondering if anyone knew how to program the keys with out the dealer hassle. I use to drive a VW/Jetta and lost my keys to that, and programmed them my self without the hassle of the dealer. Can anyone help me out???? PLEASE I AM STUCK!


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Unfortunately you need a dealer to do the coding, unless you have the $15,000 IT computer lying around at your place to code up the keys. When you lose all the keys, you need to replace the Door Reciever and all the keys.

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I think this was mentioned before when doing the ECU upgrade. Try sticking the key in and turn to ON. Then pump the brakes 6 times. I think that was how it was done. Maybe someone else can confirm. I might be wrong though.


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Do you have a master key (black head) or a sub key(grey head)? If you cut your new master key off the sub key you will need a new engine ECU because you need a master key to program a new key. That is probably why the dealer said it is so expensive.

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Do you have a master key (black head) or a sub key(grey head)? If you cut your new master key off the sub key you will need a new engine ECU because you need a master key to program a new key. That is probably why the dealer said it is so expensive.

You're the man Jason :) :) :) ...

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xoom

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considering this post was from dec last year i would hope the problem should have been solved before now :D :P :D :P :D

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I have a 2002 Corolla Ascent and I lost my set of keys. After I have bought a 100 key the dealer wants me to spent 1,200. They say that I need to buy and install a new computer. The reason is that they can not read the code off the computer to program my new key. I talked to some auto shop owners in the U.S. and they say that this shouldn't have to be done. It is possible to read the code from the computer. I was wondering if anyone knew how to program the keys with out the dealer hassle. I use to drive a VW/Jetta and lost my keys to that, and programmed them my self without the hassle of the dealer. Can anyone help me out???? PLEASE I AM STUCK!

What state are you in?? If you live in the Melbourne area go to Frankston Toyota(or call them 97838400-Service Centre). They might give you some advice and a very good deal in reprogramming the key. You might find a code to take in with you in the first page of your owners manual too.

Kind Regards,

Lauschie

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xoom

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I dont think thats gona help him lauschie as he is from the States....

DANZZT231 Grand Master

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I remember there is this code for your key, if you lose it, you tell the dealer the code and they can give u the new key.

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