Replacement Shell Keyless Smart Remote Key Case Fob 2+1 Button for Prius 2004-2009

This product is fantastic! It's exactly what I was looking for, a part to replace the worn out case of my 2007 Prius smart key. My smart key functions all worked, only the buttons had worn off and required some effort to press. A new smart key can range from $110 upwards of $200 depending on where you purchase it, plus reprogramming fees (if you can't figure out how to do the "chicken dance") This is the far more practical and economical solution.I’ve included photos of what you receive in the bubble wrapped package, the 3 plastic parts plus (not in the photo) a small bag of replacement screws for the battery cover. There are no instructions with the case, just the parts.If you need to know how to open the cover to get to the internal parts follow this YouTube “how to” video, BUT BEFORE YOU START please read my notes below...Remote Control key (FOB) TEAR DOWN 2nd gen PRIUS 2004-2009 disassemblyhttps://youtu.be/LvjPG_a7JygYou'll need a case-prying tool, and a small phillips screw driver (size 0) I used my NewerTech tool kit, which has these and plenty of other useful tools for these kinds of projects. You can get one here on Amazon at the following link:NewerTech 14-Piece Portable ToolkitThe YouTube video suggest the use of superglue, I would strongly recommend that you DON’T use any glue, the friction joints hold the shell together just fine without the use of glue. Also, instead of using a knife along the edge to open, using a case-prying tool is safer and it was sufficient to open my old shell. (a small flat head screwdriver will also do)Nothing about this operation requires great force, if you find yourself exerting force on this project, stop and watch the video again on how to open the case, being sure to note the need to slide the key release when removing the case cover. The prying of the case open was not very hard, I found the easiest entry to open the seam around the case was to place the prying tool into the slot where the key normal goes and applying light pressure upward, you should hear clicks and small cracks as the plastic friction clips separate.As noted by the seller you’ll need to transfer your electronic parts and battery from your old fob, making sure to note that you’ll need to remove the small grey sensor at the forward tip of the case (I included a close up photo) as it’s the SMART part of your key fob that is identified with your car. A simple tap on a tabletop was enough to get these parts to come out of the old case.Take your time, don't force it and best of luck!

My husband accidentally washed his key fob a few too many times and the last time I noticed the lock/unlock button started peeling off. Once the panic button fell off I decided it was time to replace his 18 year old key fobs for something that isn't falling apart. I found these replacement covers and noticed how inexpensive they are and how easy they appeared to use so I ordered a pair. Getting the original fob of was difficult, as it was sealed all around, but I used a screw driver to pry it open on the side wear the key goes and was able to crack the case open. That was the hardest part of the process. Once it was open, putting the board into the new remote and snapping the covers together in seconds. The original toyota branded back plate for on the keychain, so I kept it as the one this set comes with is blank.

Worked perfectly to replace the shell of my 2006 Prius (with smart entry) remote (keyfob).As others have noted, BE SURE to take the little black ceramic chip located inside the bottom part of the housing in front of the battery and transfer to your new case. This is essential for the key to work when inserted into the slot of the Prius.As someone else also noted, the easiest and safest way to crack-open the old remote case is to (after removing the key, outer cover, and battery cover/battery) work from the key side of the remote along the seam. I used diagonal cutters along the seam at the key slot to start cracking open the case, then carefully used a small screwdriver moving along the seam breaking it open until the two halves were separated. Again, don't forget that little ceramic chip once you get it apart. The old remote was glued together.In addition to transferring the ceramic chip, also be sure to move the old rubber O-ring around the battery compartment to the new remote, if the O-ring is in good condition.All the electronic parts from the old case fit into the new case just fine. It looks very much like the old remote. Like someone else suggested, I took the outer battery cover with the Toyota logo from the old case so it would look stock. It fit the new case fine. I now have a spare cover, just in case!Some things to note about the new case: First, the battery compartment screws are different from the old one, so don't try to use the old ones. Mine came with 5 screws in a little plastic bag. Second, be aware that this remote case is not as weatherproof as the old case. Even if you glue it together (I didn't), there is a little hole next to the lock button on the new case, where water can enter the remote. It is for these two reasons I reluctantly deducted a star (it's more like a half-star problem, really). Also, the materials are not quite as durable looking as the old remote. The old remote case broke, though, which is why it needed a new case.This is an excellent buy for Prius owners who have a broken/worn keyfob/remote case, but an otherwise perfectly functioning remote. For the price, considering that a new remote is a LOT more expensive, this is much better than buying a whole new remote.

I almost screwed up. I transferred the battery and the main circuit board, then tested by making sure the lock and unlock worked... all good. Then threw away the old parts.thank God I decided to get out today and start the car, because when I put the key into the slot nothing happened. the lock mechanism was working but the car would not start. I went back and looked at reviews and saw that there's another little tiny chip inside the key case that you have to transfer over. It's a small ceramic rectangle... see my image for the location. Transfer that too!Luckily, trash night is tonight so it hadn't gone out yet and I was able to find the old parts.I usually never throw stuff out right away like that and now I remember why.Now that I did it right, this thing works perfectly. Like brand newI ended up using the rear plate from the old key because it stays in place better than the new one