Getting a replacement key

[Timsmr2]

Got a bit of a problem I only have one key for my car (rev1 turbo) and yesturday it got slightly bent while trying to undo the box behind the drivers seat, it now feels a little flimsy.

So i thought i should get a couple of spares done as I didnt want this one snapping in the lock/ignition. Anyway went down trusty Timpsons and the guy did me a copy but was moaning about the fact the key was bent he tried redoing it a couple of times and i think he basically given up.

So called Toyota to see if they could get a replacement. They say if I fax them my log book they maybe able to get the details from Toyota Japan but if not they can supply me with a blank. Which I'm guessing will still leave me with the problem of getting the bent key cut.

Any ideas? or anyone had any experince with this?

[cantfindausername]

Straighten it in a vice? Something that will apply pressure evenly and smoothly rather than bending it with your fingers, then just get it recut.

[foxy-stoat]

I'd say, take it to another key cutting place.

I've gone in there with 2 halfs of a key before and they managed to cut a copy, had to go back as the ignition barrell was worn away slightly but sorted that out quickly.

I bought a couple of them blanks from ebay with the gold toyota sign on them a couple of years ago and being meaning to get some copies done.

[Timsmr2]

Straighten it in a vice? Something that will apply pressure evenly and smoothly rather than bending it with your fingers, then just get it recut.

sounds logical. I wonder why the Timpsons guy didnt do that he had a vice and everything

[cantfindausername]

I bought a couple of them blanks from ebay with the gold toyota sign on them a couple of years ago and being meaning to get some copies done.

Likewise. I have a blank sat there waiting to be cut as a spare/replacement

[Timsmr2]

Cheers guys do you (or anyone else) know a good place to get keys cut (Nr Andover ish)?

[Timsmr2]

would these be the blanks to get

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Toyota-Blank-Key- ... 414d8d2785

[rolylane]

Looks about right to me!

could be wrong not got my keys on me.

[cantfindausername]

Yeh that should do it. Mine has the nice gold Toyota emblem on it though

[foxy-stoat]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Toyota-Blank-Key- ... 414e27fefc

This one !

[alanmr2turbo]

i never take my keys to Timpsons as they are useless.

I just get a key blank and cut it myself by hand, but then i was a locksmith

[Peter Gidden]

We have had spare keys cut for 9 or 10 customers over the years.

If you have a full, original lock set, i.e. one key for all the locks, and you can be bothered, here goes:

Remove driver's door trim etc, remove door handle, remove lock. If you look at the barrel very closely, you'll find a number.

Down to local MrT, with VIN number, 5 digit model code off VIN plate, and barrel number, and MrT will order you a factory cut key that is a perfect match.

Cost about £8 IIRC.

[Timsmr2]

that sounds interesting. Is the code on the boot lock barrel to as I will be removing that lock soon to replace with a rev3 item?

[Peter Gidden]

that sounds interesting. Is the code on the boot lock barrel to as I will be removing that lock soon to replace with a rev3 item?

No. Driver's lock only.

[pope_acute]

I'm looking to get a 2nd key also, the one that Mr T sells you(vin and barrel no.) does it come with the button for unlocking central locking? (The key i have has the one button lock/unlock central locking.)
If not can you get one? and is it programmable from the ignition?

[Peter Gidden]

I'm looking to get a 2nd key also, the one that Mr T sells you(vin and barrel no.) does it come with the button for unlocking central locking? (The key i have has the one button lock/unlock central locking.)
If not can you get one? and is it programmable from the ignition?

It's a plain key. I've never tried to get a replacement alarm fob key.

[Timsmr2]

I'm looking to get a 2nd key also, the one that Mr T sells you(vin and barrel no.) does it come with the button for unlocking central locking? (The key i have has the one button lock/unlock central locking.)
If not can you get one? and is it programmable from the ignition?

When I spoke to them they said that there were 3 keys available standard, with a transponder and another which i think they said had buttons for locking etc. So i imagine they can get them but they will be more expensive.

Standard blank was £10-12.

[pope_acute]

cheers for replies, will need to get the barrel code first, then call Mr T

[Smithmyster]

Right guy's im just looking into the same thing.
Can anyone confirm, is that blank code TO46 ??

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0473970565