Automotive locksmith
Scion car key replacement in Ottawa
TCs and xBs.
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Scion models covered
2001–2026
Model years supported
On site
No tow to the dealership
Scion car key replacement, done at the roadside
In Ottawa, tCs and xBs. Urban Locksmith cuts Scion keys to your VIN and programs them at the vehicle, covering 0 Scion models across the 2001 to 2026 model years. Worth knowing before you call: Scion shares Toyota's immobiliser, so coverage matches an equivalent Toyota.
2004-2016 Scion keys
Toyota transponder architecture throughout the brand's life.
The Scion immobiliser and what it means for your key
Scion vehicles use the Toyota Immobiliser (shared). Because the immobiliser and the key must recognise each other, cutting a blade alone is never enough. The key has to be paired to your specific vehicle. Consequently Urban Locksmith programs on site rather than simply cutting metal. Scion was Toyota's youth brand and shares its immobiliser. Therefore coverage is the same as an equivalent Toyota.
What usually goes wrong on a Scion
Ignition wear on the tC mirrors the equivalent Toyota exactly, as does the fix.
What a Scion job usually involves
Scion shares Toyota's immobiliser, so coverage matches an equivalent Toyota. Scion was Toyota's youth brand and shares its immobiliser, so coverage matches an equivalent Toyota exactly.
Scion in Canada: the short history
Toyota retired Scion in 2016 and folded its models into the Toyota range. The tC and xB are still around Ottawa, and because they share Toyota's immobiliser entirely, servicing one is identical to servicing a Corolla of the same year.
Current Scion models we cut and program
These Scion nameplates are still sold or recently discontinued in Canada. Therefore they cover most of what Urban Locksmith sees on Ottawa roads today.
| Model | Years | Type |
|---|---|---|
| See the full list below. | ||
Older Scion models
Dealers often stop stocking keys for these. Nevertheless Urban Locksmith keeps blanks and programming coverage for older platforms, so an out-of-production Scion is rarely a problem.
| Model | Years | Type |
|---|---|---|
| All current models — see the table above. | ||
Scion key questions
Can you make a Scion key with no original?
Usually yes. Urban Locksmith cuts to your VIN and programs the key to the vehicle. However, proof of ownership is required before any work starts.
How long does Scion key programming take?
For a Scion spare, usually well under an hour. For all-keys-lost, Scion shares Toyota's immobiliser, so coverage matches an equivalent Toyota.
Is a locksmith cheaper than a Scion dealer?
On a Scion, Scion shares Toyota's immobiliser, so coverage matches an equivalent Toyota — and there is no tow either way.
Do you program Scion proximity and push-to-start fobs?
Yes. Scion was Toyota's youth brand and shares its immobiliser. Therefore coverage is the same as an equivalent Toyota. Scion was Toyota's youth brand and shares its immobiliser, so coverage matches an equivalent Toyota exactly.
Which Scion models do you see most in Ottawa?
In Ottawa, tCs and xBs. All 0 Scion nameplates from 2001 onward are covered, and ignition wear on the tC mirrors the equivalent Toyota exactly, as does the fix.
What do you need from me for a Scion?
Ownership paperwork and photo ID, then Scion shares Toyota's immobiliser, so coverage matches an equivalent Toyota.
Other makes we cover
Where we cover
Urban Locksmith reaches vehicles across Ottawa and every community within an hour. Therefore wherever your Scion is parked, we come to it.