"Transponder" keys are indeed expensive...in most cases, you have no choice
*but* to take it up the "yin yang"...unless someone has a better idea?
Mike C
From: "Artfulcodger" snipped-for-privacy@rogers.com
>I have lost the spare key for my 99 Camry XLE. The local dealer says a
>replacement key goes for about $90 Canadian because it contains a chip that
>by-passes the anti theft system. Am I taking it up the ying yang on this or >what?
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>Smart ass parts counter dude said I could go to a hardware store and have a
>key cut but it wont start the car.
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>Anyone got any ideas about how to go about getting a key made that will work
>at a reasonable price?
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>The Artfulcodger
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