Replacement key, the big issue.

[Grey-Rolla]

Hey guys im in sydney, i lost my car key on my birthday, which wasnt really my fault. I was wondering how much would it cost to get a new one replaced and what is the process in resolving this issue. I was told western toyota is the cheapest place. Anyone know or have any experiences??? i need help.

Cheers Voy

[vin corolla]

Just use the spare....becos the key we have now have chip....i heard it's quite expensive to change the whole set becos they have to re-program the unit?

I am not sure am I right, what do you guys think?

[MT]

i can tell u exactly

Key - $300

Cutting (have to get it done elsewhere) - $50 for factory coding cut

Coding Ecu to Key - Dunno cos i had it done when the ecu was changed in the stivo

my advice - find the other one! :P hehe or just use your spare

by the way, look after your keys! if u loose all u gotta buy a new ecu, new ignition barrel and new keys. u can add that one up :P

[Saiya]

i can tell u exactly

Key - $300

DAM TOYOTA!!!!!!!!! :o

[MT]

CRIMINALS!!!! :P

[CORZZA]

i can tell u exactly

Key - $300

Cutting (have to get it done elsewhere) - $50 for factory coding cut

Coding Ecu to Key - Dunno cos i had it done when the ecu was changed in the stivo

my advice - find the other one! :P hehe or just use your spare

by the way, look after your keys! if u loose all u gotta buy a new ecu, new ignition barrel and new keys. u can add that one up :P

Yip thats it! lost my key from my barina and it cost about the same when you convert it to South African currency!

[Ralph1]

When I bought my new Rolla it only came with the spare "grey" valet key. I asked Toyota how much for a new keyless remote key....this where it gets scary

since I didn't have the original to code it off big $$$$

yes new key $300 ish,

new locks for doors/boot/steering wheel

new computer

recode

labour

All up ....wait for it $2500

Get real Toyota 2.5k just cause you lose your key.

So hang onto your original. Lucky the car yard found my original.

cheers

Ralph

[vin corolla]

wow...$2500????!!!!! My suggession don't ever loose your keys, or wait 15 years for the corolla price to drop to around $3000...then that mean you get the car for $500.00...haha :D

[neK]

Isnt that the reason they give you the little metal tag on the keys? So that they can create a replacement quickly based on the serial number?

[blue_rolla]

i lost a set of keys and i was scared they may have been stolen and i enquired to toyota about the cost of getting all the locks changed..

$2800...

stuff that.

lets hope noone has my keys and decides to steal my car hey..

[Grey-Rolla]

Since ive found my spare now couldnt i just get a key cut and get an alarm system and use the central locking? Thats what my dad did for the Rav4, i could do that for the rolla right? You can get a key and get it cut for around $50 bucks (not toyota key) and get an alarm system for $250 installed = $300ish in total, wouldnt this be cheaper then get an original toyota key?

The stupid code number on my key is worn away anyways. Stupid toyota. If anyone wanna get Key i can hook ya up for a good price, my uncles a master locksmith.

Cheers Voy :D

[vin corolla]

Since ive found my spare now couldnt i just get a key cut and get an alarm system and use the central locking? Thats what my dad did for the Rav4, i could do that for the rolla right? You can get a key and get it cut for around $50 bucks (not toyota key) and get an alarm system for $250 installed = $300ish in total, wouldnt this be cheaper then get an original toyota key?

The stupid code number on my key is worn away anyways. Stupid toyota. If anyone wanna get Key i can hook ya up for a good price, my uncles a master locksmith.

Cheers Voy :D

The reason why it is so expensive is becos the modern car comes with the engine immbolizer, notice your head of your key is fat "the black platic bit with the toyota logo"? It has a chip in there....Everytime you insert that key into the iginition, it communicate with the unit in the car.

I remember someone told me that's what the key code is for, so if you lose one key, you can order a spare from Toyota, they have the data base of the code, so they can reproduce a key for us....so it's not necessary to change the whole set.

[CORZZA]

i lost a set of keys and i was scared they may have been stolen and i enquired to toyota about the cost of getting all the locks changed..

$2800...

stuff that.

lets hope noone has my keys and decides to steal my car hey..

Ponders to himself!

[Grey-Rolla]

I was told u can get after market toyota keys with the chip on it too and can be coded for the immoboliser.The thing it lacks is the central locking, for the car. :D

[Mello]

dont tell me you all lost your little piece of metal with the number of your chip on it.. <_<

[ralyrt]

toyota is are rip, im not worried, cause my cuz can reprogram are key to suit the ecu, any manufacture, so if u want pm me for his business number

cheers

[XploShun]

2500?!?!?!?!

man.. i think with 2500 u can get an alarm with heaps of toy...

arrr!! get those ones that it will auto turn on/off ur car

saw it once on an EVO

it was cool :P

[Buddha]

Toyota aren't the only ones like this ... from the conversations I had with customers when I worked in insurance claims, I think you'll find that most cars have similar issues when keys go missing.

[barryogen]

2500?!?!?!?!

man.. i think with 2500 u can get an alarm with heaps of toy...

heh, power FC and alarm with remote locking would be cheaper... gets rid of all the problems.

[order last 1]

$2500 for car security system(basic model), 10% of car's value. what a rip off~~~

Edited May 23, 2006 by order last 1

[ghost]

Around $300

Though i have heard of people getting keys cheap overseas.

[Son Gokou]

Does anyone know any good locksmith places in Melb??

I got quoted for $40 just to cut a key for my 1991 Toyota..

[disturb3d]

Hey guys,

I had a key cut done @ toyota, its just the normal master key with the chip inside (no remote etc). It costed me 170, 500 for the key with a remote i.e. sportivo master keys.

[Jonn0]

Not sure if this will help any one but check out ebay if you need a blank key:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Toyota-Most-Model-K...oQQcmdZViewItem

You can also get others with buttons (but looks like you need to get the insides)...

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Toyota-Key-Blank-Re...oQQcmdZViewItem

Cheers

FB

[AlexM]

/me digs thread up

Hey, my 06 rolla only came with one key (only transponder) and one seperate remote. I've been quoted around $110 - $130 to get the key replaced (another 30 or so for the remote). Don't care about the remote as I'll be getting an alarm and will get two new ones with that.

Are any of you guys that have access to keys in SA by any chance? Hell even if I buy the key from someone you know I'd feel happier, even if it's the same price. The markup on them must be obscene!

Edited August 28, 2007 by AlexM