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Key programming question - reprogram old key from another vehicle

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Old 01-06-20 | 01:15 PM
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Key programming question here. My 2013 GS 350 was totaled so now I am searching for a 2016 GS 350 to replace it with. I still have one of the keys from my 2013. Does anyone know if I would be able to have this reprogrammed to work in my new 2016? In the United States.
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The key has to be reset to virgin status in order to program to another vehicle. For the programming you can use techstream$15 with cable on eBay/amazon), but the reset to virgin you need other hardware. There are some people on eBay that offer the service to reset the key.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/182206245855

$17.79 you send them the key, they reset it to virgin and mail it back to you. Then it's ready to program to a new car.
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Thanks, appreciate the quick reply!
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