Chipped Keys

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by JustPassinThru

Trust me, you do not want a chipped key.

In fact...I leave a key in one of the coin trays to work the ignition. So many times I'd locked my keys inside the car, over the years...now with theft-resistance systems, it's harder to force your way in. Harder and more expensive to have someone do it - cops don't open doors anymore and a Slim Jim won't do it.

So, I keep my key ring on a hook on my belt; and I leave an ignition key in the change slot. It's out of site of casual viewers. Once in the car, I just grab it and use it.

My 2009 had a chipped key and a keyless fob on the head of the key. Every TIME I'd bend down to do something, it would lock or unlock or trip the alarm on the car. EVERY time.

The 2012 I have has no chip and no keyless entry. I'm liking it.

Theft? Not likely. This is not a highly-desired car, not as a car and not for parts. And if by chance it IS stolen...that's why I have insurance.

And the cops don't need to know about where I keep a key.

Your 2012 definitely has a chipped key. It is standard on all 09 and newer Yaris.

[JustPassinThru]

Originally Posted by CTScott

Your 2012 definitely has a chipped key. It is standard on all 09 and newer Yaris.

Beg to differ.

I've replaced keys. It's not chipped.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by JustPassinThru

Beg to differ.

I've replaced keys. It's not chipped.

OK. I do see in the EPC that the 3rd gen shows an optional non-transponder key and ignition switch. On the 2nd gens all 09-11 US Yaris had it.

And, to top it off, looking at some pictures from a 2012 that I recently helped someone install cruise control on, I can see that his did not have the transponder key either, as the ignition switch body is all metal. If it had the transponder key only the center portion of the switch, which rotates, would be metal.