Follow up info on 100 series keys

Geees Eskimo you've now got me worried

Mr Mo - now you've got me worried. I have 100 s and sure I got four (4) keys but I don't remember a little tag. Did you lose all keys, no it was hypothetical. Is the code on the keys. Ian just went past and read this and said he read about it in the paper and the cost is approx. $2,ooo. Ahhhhh.

Eskimo,

Ask the locksmith. I lost all but one of my master keys and had to get replacements cut. Yes I had the tag, but toyota only supplied blanks which I had to take to a locksmith to get cut, then back to toyota to be programmed.

I think the tag code only relates to the physical shape of the key - the locksmith will be able to confirm this for you. If you don't have any valid, programmed master keys at all, then you have to replace the ECU i think (!) but not certain....

Cheers,
Pete

Eskimo , go pack afew posts I have explained it all there , even if you get stuck to task for to get done

The code to your door lock is with the original purchase dealer , if you ring them and give your reg or chassis number , they will give you the code

Mr Mo...you had better not get OLD TIMERS and lose your keys or your marbles for that matter. Wonder how much trouble the next model is going to be?

Mr Mo...you had better not get OLD TIMERS and lose your keys or your marbles for that matter. Wonder how much trouble the next model is going to be?

Eskimo

The key code on toyota's is found in 2 places

1 Stamped on the side of ignition key barrell
2 Stamped on the rh front door lock barrell

On a 100 series this will allow you to have a blank key (imobilizer key you have purchased from toyota) cut by a locksmith so it will operate the locks but you will then need to have the key registered(coded) to the vehicle immobiliser by a toyota dealer using a original master(black head) key

If you have lost all the master keys you will have to replace more than just a key (what need to be replaced varies from model to model & is listed in a security manual that all dealers have)

Regards Don

Eskimo

Your reply worries me a bit so i will just clarify the situation

If you still have a black headed master key you can purchase additional blank keys from toyota & have them cut to suit the vehicle locks (with the code from the ign or rh front door lock barrell) & then a toyota dealer can code them so they will talk to the imobilizer & allow the vehicle to start

If you do not have a black head master key you will need to replace more than a key & this can involve replacing a ecu as well (as i said it depends on the model of the vehicle)

What worries me is that you state you have lost your keys & i don't know whether you mean all keys or just some

Hope this helps you before you talk to the service manager as he may be giving you the correct information depending on what you need

Regards Don

I use the valet key for everyday use. If I lose the valet key, then no dramas.

Therefore I have 2 master transponder keys sitting around - one with the wife, and another stored. No need to get extra one cut.

Phil