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The Workshop => Audio / Security / Electrical => Topic started by: SuzieC78 on July 30, 2018, 13:02

Title: Replacement key/fob
Post by: SuzieC78 on July 30, 2018, 13:02
Needing some advice about my key. I only have a grey key which I've been told is the master key, it only works with the main locks and ignition. Its doesnt lock luggage compartments and i have to manually open each door. Is there anything i can do about this such as get a fob for central locking and somehow locking luggage areas. All help is appreciated
Title: Re: Replacement key/fob
Post by: Treboeth on July 30, 2018, 13:32
The grey key is the valet(secondary) key, you will need a black master key cut and coded which maybe expensive.
Possibly cheaper to replace the locks and ECU buying from a breaker in our Affiliates section.
Where was the car bought from, is there any chance of contacting the previous owner just in case they have the main key.
Title: Re: Replacement key/fob
Post by: SuzieC78 on July 30, 2018, 14:01
Thanks, its not a major issue for me as i don't use any of the compartments. It might something i will look at in the future. I've contacted them and that was the only key they got when they got the car.
Title: Re: Replacement key/fob
Post by: paulj on July 30, 2018, 16:02
You could try your local Toyota dealer for the key code number for your car.  They gave me mine, after quoting £20 for the code then gave it to me for free when I said I wasn't interested enough to pay!

With that code you could get a master key cut from an online provider (TOY41 key blank) as many cut direct from codes, you 'd also need a new immobilliser and alarm fob insides.

.....thinking about it a new ECU and locks keys may be the easier one-off solution!!
Title: Re: Replacement key/fob
Post by: Treboeth on July 30, 2018, 16:54
Quote from: paulj on July 30, 2018, 16:02
You could try your local Toyota dealer for the key code number for your car.  They gave me mine, after quoting £20 for the code then gave it to me for free when I said I wasn't interested enough to pay!

With that code you could get a master key cut from an online provider (TOY41 key blank) as many cut direct from codes, you 'd also need a new immobilliser and alarm fob insides.

.....thinking about it a new ECU and locks keys may be the easier one-off solution!!

Good thinking Batman  ;D, I completely forgot that option  ;D
Title: Re: Replacement key/fob
Post by: SuzieC78 on July 30, 2018, 18:05
Quote from: paulj on July 30, 2018, 16:02
You could try your local Toyota dealer for the key code number for your car.  They gave me mine, after quoting £20 for the code then gave it to me for free when I said I wasn't interested enough to pay!

With that code you could get a master key cut from an online provider (TOY41 key blank) as many cut direct from codes, you 'd also need a new immobilliser and alarm fob insides.

.....thinking about it a new ECU and locks keys may be the easier one-off solution!!

Its not a big deal at the minute, but will take on board all advice.