Q: getting new ignition housing put on 2008 camry. will I need new key or reprogram old one ?

asked by on July 25, 2017

my mechanic is putting new ignition housing in, will I be able to use old key. I also bought new cylinder and had it re keyed for my old key. in other words will new housing require me to reprogram ?....new chip or what ?

My car has 118000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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