# Scan tool to program key **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [December 2, 2019, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scan-tool-to-program-key/153902 "2019-12-02T00:33:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![FrugalFatGuy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/frugalfatguy/32/15231_2.png) [@FrugalFatGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrugalFatGuy)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2019, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scan-tool-to-program-key/153902/1 "2019-12-02T00:33:14Z")
It was easy to program the FOB portion of a 2009 Toyota key, but it seems that the only way to get the car to recognize the new key in the ignition is with a high end scan tool or by whatever means a lock smith uses. Is there a scan tool in the $200 range that can accomplish this or should I be snickering at the question also? Thanks ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2019, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scan-tool-to-program-key/153902/2 "2019-12-02T00:37:57Z")
No idea. But it seems like if a person could purchase a $200 tool that does that, couldn’t they use it to steal any Toyota that uses that technology? If so, probably just going to have to bite the bullet and let a dealership handle it for you. ---
**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 2, 2019, 12:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scan-tool-to-program-key/153902/3 "2019-12-02T00:38:41Z")
You don’t say what model Toyota, but give this a try. > **[How to Program 2009 Toyota Camry Keys](https://itstillruns.com/program-2009-toyota-camry-keys-7683769.html)** > > Automotive key remotes are a convenient security feature that have been a standard luxury we often take for granted. Occasionally programming a key remote, or more commonly know as a key fob, becomes necessary due to battery failure or the addition... Tester ---
**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 2, 2019, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scan-tool-to-program-key/153902/4 "2019-12-02T00:49:30Z")
Is this the 2009 Yaris you asked about 9 months ago ? Why not just have it done rather than buy a tool you might never need again. ---
**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 2, 2019, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scan-tool-to-program-key/153902/5 "2019-12-02T01:00:11Z")
I have read posts by people that purchased bootleg copies of Toyota Techsteam software and programmed the new keys themselves, I think it would be safer to visit a locksmith. > [@George\_San\_Jose1](#): > > But it seems like if a person could purchase a $200 tool that does that, couldn’t they use it to steal any Toyota that uses that technology? I don’t know how much a basic programming tool costs but to enter the programming sequence you must first inset a programmed master key. If all keys are lost, a “seed” code must be obtained from Toyota to replace all keys and the labor charge is about 2 hours. ---
**Author:** ![FrugalFatGuy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/frugalfatguy/32/15231_2.png) [@FrugalFatGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrugalFatGuy)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2019, 1:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scan-tool-to-program-key/153902/6 "2019-12-02T01:02:54Z")
I gave away my old scan tool. So since I need to get a new one, I might as well get one that does more. ---
**Author:** ![FrugalFatGuy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/frugalfatguy/32/15231_2.png) [@FrugalFatGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FrugalFatGuy)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2019, 1:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scan-tool-to-program-key/153902/7 "2019-12-02T01:07:55Z")
That part was easy. The FOB portion of the key works fine. But the car doesn’t recognize the key to start the engine. ---
**Author:** ![PhantomPatriot](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/phantompatriot/32/20713_2.png) [@PhantomPatriot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PhantomPatriot)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2019, 1:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/scan-tool-to-program-key/153902/8 "2019-12-02T01:17:02Z")
The hardware store I used to work at had the equipment necessary to accomplish this. Check there first.