Hi David,

I should clarify. My dealer also quoted $200 for the replacement but then
another $100 in labor to do the reprogramming. Thus the $300.

I just don't think a key should cost over $3.

On Fri, Jan 11, 2013 at 3:22 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:

> Bill, at least on my Prius, that mechanical key will open the driver's
> side door, but will not start the car.  There is no mechanical ignition
> lock, just the slot to insert the electronic "key" if one prefers to use
> that rather than the "keyless" ignition system.  So far as I can tell, that
> keyless ignition system is the one shortcoming of the car.  I too do not
> like the price tag for replacement.  The high cost is in part to reprogram
> the wireless receiver so that the lost key will no longer be recognized.
>  However, that task could be as simple as it is for a garage door opener,
> if Toyota were thinking of the customer's welfare.   And, they charge the
> full price even if no key was lost, but one just wants a spare.  My dealer
> quotes $198, not $300, though.  Still too much, but maybe that's what has
> kept me from losing a key.  mcneely
>
> ---- Bill Witz <pbwitz@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote:
> > Funny: you did know that your FOB has a key inside it to open the door
> and
> > start the Prius? At least on our 2008 which is as  comfortable as our
> Vanagon
> > with the recaro seats I installed(thank you Mr T)
> > But it does get 48 MPG without much effort on our part. No I do not
> think this
> > one act will save the planet.It is just a small step.
>
> --
> David McNeely
>