ccgpandora

Just wanted to say this is a great website! This is my first post so here goes nothing. So I have a 97 ES and my original three button key fob remote is separate from the key itself. The o-ring that holds it on the key chain has snapped, which I have discovered to be a common issue as ebay is filled with broken ones. However, I was wondering if the 2000-2001 key fob, which has the three button remote and key together will work with my 97 ES. It seems plausible to me as long as I get the correct key length. The only thing I am worried about is if the frequency is the same and will I be able to link that remote to my car. If not, throw me suggestions on what I should do.
Thanks!

MrShim78

Not sure on that, but if you have not bought a fob yet, i'd advise you to look on ebay for one for the 97. the programming instructions are on this website, and you should be able to get a used one at a decent price.

i'd also try to repair the damage to the o ring or place that entire fob in a leather keychain type thing to hold it near the key. mines broken too i used some plastic cement to put it back together...

ccgpandora

Yes I've repaired it once before with two part epoxy, but it broke again after that.... So I can either buy a used 97 one or try the 2000 key fob, which would be way more convenient for me if it would work.

PFB

Check this website for Fob compatibility, from what I see your model year is not compatible with the newer Fobs

I've used that site before, and it was accurate. Maybe you should give them a call to see what the options are.

Phil

http://www.keymam.com/ru/news_view.asp?newsid=58

ccgpandora

Thanks man!

ErikTheRed

I recently bought a generic replacement case at an Autozone near my house. It said specifically for toyota (they had them for other makes as well) and physically looked very similar. I had to do a tiny amount of filing on the inside to get the case to clear part of the battery retainer, and other than being just a tiny bit chunkier, it works perfectly. All I had to do was move the guts of my old one into the new one.

ccgpandora

Cool stuff! Thanks for the advice! That's probably what I will do as it is cheaper and less likely to break than the oem case, that is prone to breaking sooner or later.

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