# Is there a way to remove key from key fob of 2021 Corolla? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** corolla, toyota\ **Created:** [December 28, 2022, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-remove-key-from-key-fob-of-2021-corolla/188179 "2022-12-28T23:34:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![nickc498](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/838e76/32.png) [@nickc498](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nickc498)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2022, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-remove-key-from-key-fob-of-2021-corolla/188179/1 "2022-12-28T23:34:36Z")
I just rented a vehicle because my personal car was in an accident. Is there a way to remove the key from the fob without damaging anything? I don’t like carrying a fob around. It doesnt easily appear to easily out like some other keys. There’s an opening space for a flat head, but opening at that location only allows me tk change the battery. ![20221228_173232](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/d/f/df354b2a33975777955381bb3c4e76cc17c78a12.jpeg) ![20221228_173236](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/7/1/714a4a14baaf3e73a2cb9f32d9822d442470a7bd.jpeg) ![20221228_173252](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/5/5/558ca6e7a49e45adf31ae4d7fad6b01f0bb94f26.jpeg) ![20221228_173312](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/2/3/2357a394b13b9f9e2b58f7065cbd4fceeec77e69.jpeg) ![20221228_173318](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/6/f/6f82711016da81f3393eefe2f128e4a8ef74c2cc.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![nickc498](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/838e76/32.png) [@nickc498](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nickc498)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2022, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-remove-key-from-key-fob-of-2021-corolla/188179/2 "2022-12-28T23:36:07Z")
The purpose of the button seems to be only for sliding the key in and out of the fob. It doesn’t disconnect the key. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2022, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-remove-key-from-key-fob-of-2021-corolla/188179/3 "2022-12-28T23:39:47Z")
> [@nickc498](#): > > I just rented a vehicle because my personal car was in an accident. It’s not your property. Tester ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2022, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-remove-key-from-key-fob-of-2021-corolla/188179/4 "2022-12-28T23:56:31Z")
> [@nickc498](#): > > Is there a way to remove the key from the fob without damaging anything? I don’t like carrying a fob around The simple answer is No. Plus the car would not start without the fob… security feature. Just fold the key into the fob and put it in your pocket. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2022, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-remove-key-from-key-fob-of-2021-corolla/188179/5 "2022-12-29T00:51:20Z")
> [@nickc498](#): > > Is there a way to remove the key from the fob without damaging anything No . And even if you did you will be charged a lot of money for damage ---
**Author:** ![eddo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/eddo/32/2594_2.png) [@eddo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eddo)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2022, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-remove-key-from-key-fob-of-2021-corolla/188179/6 "2022-12-29T01:14:15Z")
those keys can run up to about $400 to replace, depending on the manufacturer, and because it is not your key or car, I suggest you stop messing with trying to take it apart. ---
**Author:** ![PvtPublic](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/pvtpublic/32/13089_2.png) [@PvtPublic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PvtPublic)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2022, 11:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-remove-key-from-key-fob-of-2021-corolla/188179/7 "2022-12-29T11:29:54Z")
> [@nickc498](#): > > Is there a way to remove the key from the fob without damaging anything? Ask the rental company that owns the car. And when they stop yelling or maybe laughing, ask how much extra that will cost you. > [@nickc498](#): > > I don’t like carrying a fob around. Awww. Poor baby. There’s a lot of things I don’t like, but must do anyways. Suck it up buttercup. ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2022, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-remove-key-from-key-fob-of-2021-corolla/188179/8 "2022-12-29T13:15:07Z")
The only way is to break it. Then you will have to carry pliers to use the key while holding the fob next to the ignition switch. I broke a key on my girlfriend’s car, only one key/fob, that is how I know. Replacement and second fob about $350 from a locksmith. I fail to see why you are bothered by carrying the the around as is. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2022, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-remove-key-from-key-fob-of-2021-corolla/188179/9 "2022-12-29T13:34:08Z")
Carrying a FOB must be a bigger problem than I thought . Also if this is the vehicle that was backed into while in a fast food drive through ( Next time park and walk in the excersise is good for you ) why are you paying for the rental ? ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2022, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-remove-key-from-key-fob-of-2021-corolla/188179/10 "2022-12-29T13:42:14Z")
One more question, why have the key sticking out? Doesn’t the rental have push button start? ---
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2022, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-remove-key-from-key-fob-of-2021-corolla/188179/11 "2022-12-29T15:19:34Z")
Get a rental with key design you like. Duh ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2022, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-remove-key-from-key-fob-of-2021-corolla/188179/12 "2022-12-29T17:45:46Z")
> [@Purebred](#): > > Doesn’t the rental have push button start? The standard ignition is mechanical, Smart Key system is optional. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/8/8/881403647e4ead263b3ee73986c063ef10289e4f.png) > [@VOLVO-V70](#): > > why are you paying for the rental ? The person renting the vehicle is not necessarily the one paying the bill. ---
**Author:** ![asemaster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2022, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-remove-key-from-key-fob-of-2021-corolla/188179/13 "2022-12-29T18:02:19Z")
Yes, there is a way to disassemble the fob and remove the blade. However, the car won’t run without the fob. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2022, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-remove-key-from-key-fob-of-2021-corolla/188179/14 "2022-12-29T22:21:38Z")
While there is nothing the OP should do, I also had a problem with a rental car’s fobs- they had both on the keychain, that ended up being BIG. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2022, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-remove-key-from-key-fob-of-2021-corolla/188179/15 "2022-12-30T16:16:05Z")
Could be worse. Most car rentals I get have both fobs joined by a plastic ring. How would you like to carry two fobs around? ---
**Author:** ![PvtPublic](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/pvtpublic/32/13089_2.png) [@PvtPublic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PvtPublic)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2022, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-remove-key-from-key-fob-of-2021-corolla/188179/16 "2022-12-30T16:32:59Z")
I just cut the plastic ring and then put them on a zip tie when I return them. Never had a problem. They kind of expect you to take them apart so you don’t lose both keys. ---
**Author:** ![rodhotter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/da6949/32.png) [@rodhotter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rodhotter)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2023, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-remove-key-from-key-fob-of-2021-corolla/188179/17 "2023-01-03T20:30:03Z")
i own older vehicles a 2001 + 2011 + Dont like unnecessary modern tech so i steer clear of anything with TOO much tech + that = less problems $$$ in the long run IMO!! ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2023, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-remove-key-from-key-fob-of-2021-corolla/188179/18 "2023-01-03T21:05:52Z")
Stay away from those pesky OHV and OHC engines, a lot easier to change the plugs and head gasket on a Flathead. ---
**Author:** ![nickc498](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/838e76/32.png) [@nickc498](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nickc498)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2023, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-remove-key-from-key-fob-of-2021-corolla/188179/19 "2023-01-05T22:38:09Z")
I don’t see what cutting the plastic ring would do though. When I open the fob from that corner, it just exposes the battery. It doesn’t allow me to take the key out. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [January 5, 2023, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-remove-key-from-key-fob-of-2021-corolla/188179/20 "2023-01-05T22:40:48Z")
> [@nickc498](#): > > I don’t see what cutting the plastic ring would do though The plastic ring holding 2 key fobs together on a rental so one does not get lost . Stop messing with the FOB it is not your vehicle . [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-remove-key-from-key-fob-of-2021-corolla/188179.md?page=2)