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Re:Cars and Key Fobs: Attacks on Car Remotes by jdietrich on Friday April 25, 2025 @05:33AM (#43791797)
Essentially all manufacturers have that policy, because key replacement is a profit center for dealerships. Independent auto locksmiths depend on third-party programming tools and keys by companies like Autel and Xhorse. There's a constant game of cat-and-mouse, with manufacturers developing new immobilizer systems and the third-party companies reverse-engineering those systems. An auto locksmith with the right equipment should be able to copy a key, remote or keyless fob for any current US Toyota model.
Re:Cars and Key Fobs: Attacks on Car Remotes by mrinterweb on Friday April 25, 2025 @08:16PM (#43799745)
Two locks smiths told me that only the dealership can program a fob for a 2021 Toyota Sienna.