spare key for keyless entry

[A7PRO]

Hi There, I have just bought an Alphard model ANH20 keyless entry which was supplied with only one key.

Can anyone recommend where to obtain a spare and get it programmed to my car. i have made enquiries with several auto locksmiths without success the problem seems to be they don't have access to the Japanese frequency. I am based near Preston but willing to travel to get the job done.

[Chris.ac]

5 hours ago, A7PRO said:

Hi There, I have just bought an Alphard model ANH20 keyless entry which was supplied with only one key.

Can anyone recommend where to obtain a spare and get it programmed to my car. i have made enquiries with several auto locksmiths without success the problem seems to be they don't have access to the Japanese frequency. I am based near Preston but willing to travel to get the job done.

ANH20 series can be programmed via techstream software.

You can buy a spare unprogrammed key with a blank metal key part on ebay, you could also buy techstream and the cable (connects via USB to a laptop running software)

Techstream allows you to program keys, access the diagnostics and configure things like auto lights, windows via remote, the volume of buzzers etc.

[Chris.ac]

Blank key, ebay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255021256169

 

[Chris.ac]

Techstream VCI cable and software: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124808047632

 

Easy Virtual Machine setup of techstream if you have a semi modern laptop: https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/how-to-techstream-in-5-minutes.1034923/

 

[Chris.ac]

All in, £100, for official Diagnostic tool software, and spare key.

A specialist may be able to get you a spare key and program it, but you will be hard pressed to find for under £150

[RogerH]

Had a spare key cut from a mobile locksmith based in Bedford. The key was cut and programmed. Not full functionality but opens the doors and starts the engine without any alarms going off! Cost £85. Would recommend.

http://www.autokeysbedford.co.uk/

 

[A7PRO]

I got a spare key from Ebay using the link that Chris posted and Ben from North West Japanese Imports programmed it for me. Fully functioning and only 15 minutes from home. Would highly recommend 

[RogerH]

A good result! Did NWJI cut the key as well? How much did it cost overall?

[A7PRO]

No they weren't asked to cut the key. To the best of my knowledge they can supply keys. Ben programmed the key that I provided and the cost was £50.

[RogerH]

Btw Autokeys Bedford would have fully programmed the key if I had provided a four button key with chip.

[hellofriend]

Just to add to this forum a success;

 

Bought a 2008 Vellfire a few weeks back - only one key (4 button with lock/unlock, open side doors, also smart key in that doors unlock when you have it on you and touch the handle). 

 

Followed Chris above in forums, bought a spare (checked code on chip to ensure the same as one I had), bought the cable which comes with software and installed on my very old Windows 10 laptop (person I bought off sent a disc for 64 bit installation). 

 

All reasonably straight forward, new key programmed first time so now have 2 identical keys that work (just need to get blade cut now). All for £75, including software to hopefully alter some settings too. 

 

Thanks to these forums. Anyone want advice just let me know.

[Rojie]

54 minutes ago, hellofriend said:

Just to add to this forum a success;

 

Bought a 2008 Vellfire a few weeks back - only one key (4 button with lock/unlock, open side doors, also smart key in that doors unlock when you have it on you and touch the handle). 

 

Followed Chris above in forums, bought a spare (checked code on chip to ensure the same as one I had), bought the cable which comes with software and installed on my very old Windows 10 laptop (person I bought off sent a disc for 64 bit installation). 

 

All reasonably straight forward, new key programmed first time so now have 2 identical keys that work (just need to get blade cut now). All for £75, including software to hopefully alter some settings too. 

 

Thanks to these forums. Anyone want advice just let me know.

 

Hello Gary,

 

Welcome to the Forum

[MichaelSharu]

On 3/26/2024 at 9:54 AM, hellofriend said:

Just to add to this forum a success;

 

Bought a 2008 Vellfire a few weeks back - only one key (4 button with lock/unlock, open side doors, also smart key in that doors unlock when you have it on you and touch the handle). 

 

Followed Chris above in forums, bought a spare (checked code on chip to ensure the same as one I had), bought the cable which comes with software and installed on my very old Windows 10 laptop (person I bought off sent a disc for 64 bit installation). 

 

All reasonably straight forward, new key programmed first time so now have 2 identical keys that work (just need to get blade cut now). All for £75, including software to hopefully alter some settings too. 

 

Thanks to these forums. Anyone want advice just let me know.

great stuff - whom did you purchase them from?

 

[hellofriend]

I got it off eBay

 

Cable https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124808047632?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=e2zvldr0qu6&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=CLs1bZe0Qqa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

And key https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185430331382?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Z-VLY7pmSYm&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=CLs1bZe0Qqa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

Originally didn't using the complicated set up of running on 64 bit windows, which did my key fine but did not allow any customisation of beeps etc. later did it the virtual machine way (so runs off old Windows) using Japan as region and all options available. 

 

Well worth the small investment.