Tacoma key card programming??

[rmerida]

I have a 2024 TRD off-road. I opted to purchase one without any of the upgrade packages when I bought one because I didn’t feel it was necessary upgrades for me. I found that the credit card key comes with upgraded packages and my understanding I thought was that you can purchase one after the fact and have it programmed. So that’s what I did and attempted to take to my local dealer today to have programmed and to my surprise they could not get it program to my truck. They said they tried 2 times with no success. They tried telling me the fcc-id from the key card must match the one from my fob that came with the truck. Can anyone confirm this or been able to successfully purchase a card key and have it programmed after the fact. I was under the impression that as low as it’s on the same frequency (315hz) it should work. Can someone with both a fob and card key confirm if your fcc-ids match? Really confused about this whole situation. Hoping someone hear and help clear this up. Thanks in advance!

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[Tacoflvrd]

It was my understanding that as long as your truck has the smart key system, you can add the credit card key. I’ve been meaning to look into it at my local dealer. I know people with third gen’s have used Lexus credit card keys and had success.

 

[rmerida]

It was my understanding that as long as your truck has the smart key system, you can add the credit card key. I’ve been meaning to look into it at my local dealer. I know people with third gen’s have used Lexus credit card keys and had success.

This was also my understanding. Not sure if my dealer just didn’t know what they were doing or if there was an issue with the card I purchased. I haven’t given up yet. Hoping for some deeper insight from others who are more knowledgeable and or have done this successfully.

 

[MT-Taco]

This was also my understanding. Not sure if my dealer just didn’t know what they were doing or if there was an issue with the card I purchased. I haven’t given up yet. Hoping for some deeper insight from others who are more knowledgeable and or have done this successfully.

Try a different dealership

 

[Kblitz]

I had the key card with my package but wasn’t able to connect either until i called support and they said i had to be signed in using my phone number into the Toyota app not my email address and the key card worked.

Maybe try that if you haven’t already.

 

[Liquidassets]

I have a 2024 TRD off-road. I opted to purchase one without any of the upgrade packages when I bought one because I didn’t feel it was necessary upgrades for me. I found that the credit card key comes with upgraded packages and my understanding I thought was that you can purchase one after the fact and have it programmed. So that’s what I did and attempted to take to my local dealer today to have programmed and to my surprise they could not get it program to my truck. They said they tried 2 times with no success. They tried telling me the fcc-id from the key card must match the one from my fob that came with the truck. Can anyone confirm this or been able to successfully purchase a card key and have it programmed after the fact. I was under the impression that as low as it’s on the same frequency (315hz) it should work. Can someone with both a fob and card key confirm if your fcc-ids match? Really confused about this whole situation. Hoping someone hear and help clear this up. Thanks in advance!

Did you ever find a solution?

 

[rmerida]

Nothing as of now. I honestly kind of gave up on it for now. Hoping something comes out down the road for a definitive answer or another individual has success that I can piggy back off of. I still believe it can be done and the dealership I went to either didn’t know what they were doing or were using an old version of software to attempt.

 

[MJE]

This guy used the Tacoma key card on his Tundra, so it should be possible. I guess with the right software & knowing what you’re doing.

 

[rmerida]

I just saw that video last night actually. I will probably give it a try sometime soon. May try different dealership.

 

[rmerida]

Did you ever find a solution?

Update: I had to go back to the dealership yesterday for some warranty work. While there I was able to talk to the GM who successfully programmed a Tacoma keycard to his new Land Cruiser and also a new Tundra. I explained my situation with the previous card I had purchased that was unsuccessful. After much discussion and getting the service manager involved as well, they agreed to attempt again with a key card they had in inventory, to insure it was genuine Toyota. I am happy to report it did register with my Tacoma with no issues!
Side Note: they initially quoted me $323 just for the key but when I went to there parts website it was priced for $221! Not sure why there is such a price difference but they did honor the online price. Just a suggestion for anyone else planning to do the same thing. See if the dealer has an online website first before paying the in person price.

 

[Liquidassets]

Update: I had to go back to the dealership yesterday for some warranty work. While there I was able to talk to the GM who successfully programmed a Tacoma keycard to his new Land Cruiser and also a new Tundra. I explained my situation with the previous card I had purchased that was unsuccessful. After much discussion and getting the service manager involved as well, they agreed to attempt again with a key card they had in inventory, to insure it was genuine Toyota. I am happy to report it did register with my Tacoma with no issues!
Side Note: they initially quoted me $323 just for the key but when I went to there parts website it was priced for $221! Not sure why there is such a price difference but they did honor the online price. Just a suggestion for anyone else planning to do the same thing. See if the dealer has an online website first before paying the in person price.

Thank you! I'm going to go to the dealership this weekend then

 

[john877]

So the card you originally purchased was defective? Or just not applicable to a 2024 Tacoma?

 

[Liquidassets]

I have a 2024 trd off-road non premium.

I bought the credit card fob and physical key from the parts department for $277. Price Leblanc Toyota in Baton Rouge programmed and cut my key in 30 minutes for $114.

Thank you for proving that the no premium models are compatible.

 

[CheesyTaco]

Do you have the key card part number by chance?

 

[rmerida]

I don’t unfortunately. You should be able to just ask for a 2024 Tacoma key card. It should only be one part number.

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