Echo lost key problem

[yoz-r6]

Hello all!

Recently i lost the only key i had for my 2002 Echo. I have a spare cut, but that only gets into the car, it won't start with the cut key. When i try starting the car, it turns but doesn't start. The security light flashes the whole time. So i deduced there must be some sort of transponder in the key that i lost, and now cannot start my car. Is there any way i can bypass the security setting? Toyota say its gonna cost $900 for a new computer and transponder key. I don't have that kind of money!! So any ideas on how i can get my car driving again?

Any help is muchly appreciated!

Yoz!

[rob323]

Hello all!

Recently i lost the only key i had for my 2002 Echo. I have a spare cut, but that only gets into the car, it won't start with the cut key. When i try starting the car, it turns but doesn't start. The security light flashes the whole time. So i deduced there must be some sort of transponder in the key that i lost, and now cannot start my car. Is there any way i can bypass the security setting? Toyota say its gonna cost $900 for a new computer and transponder key. I don't have that kind of money!! So any ideas on how i can get my car driving again?

Any help is muchly appreciated!

Yoz!

Yes the stock key has a chip in it. I have tried many times to find a way to brpass the security without success. Rumour has it that some locksmiths are able to program new keys to suit your ecu best to do the ring around and see what they say.

Ptherwise, you will have to get a replacement key with matching ignition barrel and matching ecu to be able to start it.

Let me know how you go.