[Barberryn]

I have just bought an 04 ex model with the keyless entry and IMMO system. Due to the sale circumstances I only received one key and a non working fob.

Dealer quoted $118 for a second key blank (plus $35 and a day in the shop to program it) and - get this - $178 for the fob (plus another $35 to program it) If I wanted my original fob reprogrammed they could do it with the new one for only another $35. Add it all up and it's like 1- no 2 - no 3 - !!350-ish just to get an extra key. Call me cheap but this is a little much. (Oops, forgot to add the 17% sales tax we Canadians pay!)

I am sure glad to find this thread. I'll set up my first fob (thank you guys for great info) and hope to find a second on ebay soon.

I am trying to convince the local hardware man to import some of the "chipped" key blanks. He has a code impresser and does other imports but Sorento demand has not built up yet. I bought inactivated keys for $5 each, just to have something to unlock the doors to get my main out, should a mistake happen.