Getting duplicate keys made

OkieRA29 · 09-24-2008, 09:56 PM

I am in a quandry. I have an ignition key, but it does not match my door or hatch lock. Is there any way that I can get a toyota dealer to get me new keys? Am I reduced to finding mismatched sets through ebay?

mnewxv · 09-24-2008, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by OkieRA29

I am in a quandry. I have an ignition key, but it does not match my door or hatch lock. Is there any way that I can get a toyota dealer to get me new keys? Am I reduced to finding mismatched sets through ebay?

toyota probably could make you some. Give your local dealer a call and go from there.

Grandavi · 09-25-2008, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by OkieRA29

I am in a quandry. I have an ignition key, but it does not match my door or hatch lock. Is there any way that I can get a toyota dealer to get me new keys? Am I reduced to finding mismatched sets through ebay?

Um... what car?

Skipping ahead... when you get a car, there is a keycode.. that comes with them (at least I know every car I had 2000+ has had it.. even the '96) Its a tiny tin dogtag, usually stuck with the driver's manual...

If not.. then the dealership can cut one from the VIN. And.. by the way, the old keys had different shapes.. one would do everything, one wouldnt do the hatch and glove compartment. If this is a MKIII, I believe you can get them copied but the key blank is usually a touch thicker than some kiosks carry. If your wanting the original, I am fairly certain the dealership can get one made. (then... before you actually do get one made.. check a locksmith. Sometimes they have solutions that are a lot cheaper)

djfides · 09-25-2008, 04:19 AM

Originally Posted by OkieRA29

I am in a quandry. I have an ignition key, but it does not match my door or hatch lock. Is there any way that I can get a toyota dealer to get me new keys? Am I reduced to finding mismatched sets through ebay?

I just went through this myself and had a key made at the dealer. You can get a plastic covered head on the key or just regular metal. Just give the dealer your VIN number. Go ahead and get the key code too in case at some point the key code goes off their book (with older cars that can happen sometimes). The dealer will be happy to give it to you. Your car may have had a replacement ignition switch put in at some point and maybe they did not rekey the doors/truck at the same time. On my 1990 Supra I have one key that works in the ignition, door and hatchback. I am not sure how other models are. A professional locksmith could do it too, but I would start with the dealer. Good luck, you'll be ok!

djfides

Grandavi · 09-25-2008, 06:48 AM

The dealer wanted $260.00 to cut keys for me, whereas the locksmith wanted $90.00. And here the locksmiths have the old keycodes...

mnewxv · 09-25-2008, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Grandavi

The dealer wanted $260.00 to cut keys for me, whereas the locksmith wanted $90.00. And here the locksmiths have the old keycodes...

is that with new keys, as in with a chip inside?

Grandavi · 09-25-2008, 08:01 PM

was for my 88 Cressida, non-chip version. All keys. (I got them cut for free btw because I bought a AMA right before hand). The key disintegrated in the ignition barrel. (literally)

OkieRA29 · 09-25-2008, 10:47 PM

Ah,,, this is the car....

The car did not have any keys when I first got it. I got a key and ignition from the junkyard. The owners manual is long gone, so the key code is unknown to me. I will copy the VIN and try to get the key code from the dealer. Hopefully, I can then get keys made, but not if it is gonna cost me 250$!!!

sd88supra · 09-26-2008, 03:35 AM

On the passenger door, there is a key code stamped on the lock cylinder. You'll have to dismantle the handle from the door to be able to read it. It will be a letter followed by four digits. Write it down (and store it somewhere safe!) and take it to a dealer. It will cost you all of $7 for a new key ($14 if you want a real Toyota key).

Yes, I too once lost my keys

09-24-2008, 09:56 PM	#1
OkieRA29 Stock Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 29	Getting duplicate keys made I am in a quandry. I have an ignition key, but it does not match my door or hatch lock. Is there any way that I can get a toyota dealer to get me new keys? Am I reduced to finding mismatched sets through ebay?

09-25-2008, 06:48 AM	#5
Grandavi walbro fp Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 410	The dealer wanted $260.00 to cut keys for me, whereas the locksmith wanted $90.00. And here the locksmiths have the old keycodes... __________________ My Links: What I am doing... http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/...part-list.html My questions http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/...w-answers.html

09-25-2008, 08:01 PM	#7
Grandavi walbro fp Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 410	was for my 88 Cressida, non-chip version. All keys. (I got them cut for free btw because I bought a AMA right before hand). The key disintegrated in the ignition barrel. (literally) __________________ My Links: What I am doing... http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/...part-list.html My questions http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/...w-answers.html Last edited by Grandavi; 09-25-2008 at 08:08 PM.

09-26-2008, 03:35 AM	#9
sd88supra 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 190	key code! On the passenger door, there is a key code stamped on the lock cylinder. You'll have to dismantle the handle from the door to be able to read it. It will be a letter followed by four digits. Write it down (and store it somewhere safe!) and take it to a dealer. It will cost you all of $7 for a new key ($14 if you want a real Toyota key). Yes, I too once lost my keys __________________ -1987 5 spd N/A with TEMS: low miles! All stock with the exception of electric fans and an '89 front bumper, Yokohama 225/50/16 with stock rims. It's a mess and in the garage. -1987 5 spd Turbo with TEMS: miss-matched tires, needs lots of work, but it runs! Project car. -1988 N/A auto targa: all stock except 18" rims with Falken 265/35/18 in rear and 225/35/18 in front; daily driver.

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09-25-2008, 04:19 AM	#4
djfides Stock Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 3	Originally Posted by OkieRA29 I am in a quandry. I have an ignition key, but it does not match my door or hatch lock. Is there any way that I can get a toyota dealer to get me new keys? Am I reduced to finding mismatched sets through ebay? I just went through this myself and had a key made at the dealer. You can get a plastic covered head on the key or just regular metal. Just give the dealer your VIN number. Go ahead and get the key code too in case at some point the key code goes off their book (with older cars that can happen sometimes). The dealer will be happy to give it to you. Your car may have had a replacement ignition switch put in at some point and maybe they did not rekey the doors/truck at the same time. On my 1990 Supra I have one key that works in the ignition, door and hatchback. I am not sure how other models are. A professional locksmith could do it too, but I would start with the dealer. Good luck, you'll be ok! djfides

09-25-2008, 10:47 PM	#8
OkieRA29 Stock Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 29	Ah,,, this is the car.... The car did not have any keys when I first got it. I got a key and ignition from the junkyard. The owners manual is long gone, so the key code is unknown to me. I will copy the VIN and try to get the key code from the dealer. Hopefully, I can then get keys made, but not if it is gonna cost me 250$!!!