 Getting a spare set of keys |
 Dec 26, 2009 - 2:16 AM
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I went through my manual the other day and it said to get keys from the dealership, I'd need the key number. I bought my car used back in April and all I received was a remote and one single, Toyota key. I did get a spare made at Lowes that sometimes works if I turn it upside down. I tried to get a better one made at a different location, but it would only unlock the door and not start the car. We cut three keys and tried recutting two of them with no success. Would Toyota be able to cut me a key based off of the key I have or find a master key similar to it?
I am nervous of losing my key but without the number I don't know if they would be able to tell what kind of key I have. Plus why isn't the other shops able to cut my key? If it is because of excessive wear on the key, could it damage my car or locks if I keep on using it? I thought it was originally because one of the hills on the key wasn't the same on the other side, but I met a 7th gen Celica owner and his key was the same way. I have a '97 and I think it's a ST. |
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Dec 28, 2009 - 1:04 PM
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A lot of times you keys will get worn down, from being carried in you pocket to being used.
As such, when you get a copy made, it isn't going to be cut 100% to what needs to be. The other possibility is that your tumblers have been worn down as well. If you go to the dealership with your VIN# and Registration, they will be able to cut you a new key. However, it won't be a $1.37 like Wal-Mart charges. -------------------- Your thinking privileges have been revoked!
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Dec 28, 2009 - 8:13 PM
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QUOTE (Murgatroy @ Dec 28, 2009 - 10:04 AM)  A lot of times you keys will get worn down, from being carried in you pocket to being used. As such, when you get a copy made, it isn't going to be cut 100% to what needs to be. The other possibility is that your tumblers have been worn down as well. If you go to the dealership with your VIN# and Registration, they will be able to cut you a new key. However, it won't be a $1.37 like Wal-Mart charges. +1 even if your key was not worn down, your lock and cyclinder would have "custom worn" themselves to each other not allowing fresh cut keys to work. |
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sarasa Getting a spare set of keys Dec 26, 2009 - 2:16 AM
Rusty sounds like you need to go to a good quality locks... Dec 26, 2009 - 2:25 AM MaskedMan A dealership should be able to cut you a key by us... Dec 26, 2009 - 3:11 AM
richee3 QUOTE (MaskedMan @ Dec 26, 2009 - 4... Dec 26, 2009 - 2:51 PM sarasa Thanks! I'll probably do that during this ... Dec 26, 2009 - 8:33 PM drumbum QUOTE (sarasa @ Dec 26, 2009 - 9:33 ... Dec 28, 2009 - 3:54 AM 95CelicaST A new blank Toyota key is ~$10. I'm not s... Dec 28, 2009 - 2:10 PM 95CelicaST I called in my order since it'll take a couple... Dec 28, 2009 - 7:58 PM drumbum So would it be worth it getting one from the deale... Jan 1, 2010 - 3:32 PM 95CelicaST It does make a difference. The dealer doesn't ... Jan 1, 2010 - 3:36 PM drumbum QUOTE (95CelicaST @ Jan 1, 2010 - 4... Jan 9, 2010 - 1:46 AM |
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