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Lost Keys
Man, I'm an idiot--I lost my only truck key. Yeah, I had lost my spare before. *Sigh* Can I get a new one cut from the dealer? Any idea how much $? Thanks.
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take your registration or pink slip / owner's certificate to the dealer to prove you own the truck and they should be able cut new keys
I had to do that with my 91 and it was 10 bucks for two keys.
I had to do that with my 91 and it was 10 bucks for two keys.
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the dealer can cut a new key for $11, or you can go to a locksmith after you get the key code for your truck from a dealer and have them cut you a key. Ive had to do both before.
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might try some lock lubricant in the lock cylinders. my 91 had a problem like that where we'd have to wiggle the key to get it to turn but a squirt of lube in there every morning for a few days got it loose again
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i called the dealer where I live and there computer only goes back to 1990 i lost my only key to my 88....need to find some one with the correct info... so it sounds like if i get a key cylinder out of one of the doors or truck i can get the #'s off that and have a key made? Assuming they are both still correct (door cylinder and ignition cylinder) and not changed after all these yeas by a previous owner.
I do recall how old and rounded my key looked before I lost it so i went to walmart bought all 5 key blanks for toyota they had like 1.25 a piece, found the one that slides into the ignition and and some files......someone stop me b4 i start if this is an dumbass idea. I am going to attempt to recreate the old rounded key..... I had a buddy in HS with a 80's truck and he could uses any key it seemed like. Would i be better off file the key or lock cylinder? I suspect the key. I found a pic online of an old worn one. A call to a lock smith might in order before I start.
In the mean time is there a way to "hot wire" my igniting to start the truck so I can continue to sort out my 3.4 swap wiring?
Its OK if the steering wheel remains locked for now if it makes it any simpler...
I do recall how old and rounded my key looked before I lost it so i went to walmart bought all 5 key blanks for toyota they had like 1.25 a piece, found the one that slides into the ignition and and some files......someone stop me b4 i start if this is an dumbass idea. I am going to attempt to recreate the old rounded key..... I had a buddy in HS with a 80's truck and he could uses any key it seemed like. Would i be better off file the key or lock cylinder? I suspect the key. I found a pic online of an old worn one. A call to a lock smith might in order before I start.
In the mean time is there a way to "hot wire" my igniting to start the truck so I can continue to sort out my 3.4 swap wiring?
Its OK if the steering wheel remains locked for now if it makes it any simpler...
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i called the dealer where I live and there computer only goes back to 1990 i lost my only key to my 88....need to find some one with the correct info... so it sounds like if i get a key cylinder out of one of the doors or truck i can get the #'s off that and have a key made? Assuming they are both still correct (door cylinder and ignition cylinder) and not changed after all these yeas by a previous owner.
I do recall how old and rounded my key looked before I lost it so i went to walmart bought all 5 key blanks for toyota they had like 1.25 a piece, found the one that slides into the ignition and and some files......someone stop me b4 i start if this is an dumbass idea. I am going to attempt to recreate the old rounded key..... I had a buddy in HS with a 80's truck and he could uses any key it seemed like. Would i be better off file the key or lock cylinder? I suspect the key. I found a pic online of an old worn one. A call to a lock smith might in order before I start.
In the mean time is there a way to "hot wire" my igniting to start the truck so I can continue to sort out my 3.4 swap wiring?
Its OK if the steering wheel remains locked for now if it makes it any simpler...
I do recall how old and rounded my key looked before I lost it so i went to walmart bought all 5 key blanks for toyota they had like 1.25 a piece, found the one that slides into the ignition and and some files......someone stop me b4 i start if this is an dumbass idea. I am going to attempt to recreate the old rounded key..... I had a buddy in HS with a 80's truck and he could uses any key it seemed like. Would i be better off file the key or lock cylinder? I suspect the key. I found a pic online of an old worn one. A call to a lock smith might in order before I start.
In the mean time is there a way to "hot wire" my igniting to start the truck so I can continue to sort out my 3.4 swap wiring?
Its OK if the steering wheel remains locked for now if it makes it any simpler...
also if anyones keys dont want to operate smoothly in the door locks (or the ignition) you can lube the cylinder with wd-40 or di-electric lube spray (available at auto parts stores)
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pull the plastic and see if on the back side of the ignition is a set of wires, that peice might be held on with screws, if so pull that and u should be able to use a flat blade and turn it and u will get power. as for the key try and look for a code on the locks or ignition and see if the dealer can cut one off a code if not then take it to a lock smith and have them do it,
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i called the dealer where I live and there computer only goes back to 1990 i lost my only key to my 88....need to find some one with the correct info... so it sounds like if i get a key cylinder out of one of the doors or truck i can get the #'s off that and have a key made? Assuming they are both still correct (door cylinder and ignition cylinder) and not changed after all these yeas by a previous owner.
I do recall how old and rounded my key looked before I lost it so i went to walmart bought all 5 key blanks for toyota they had like 1.25 a piece, found the one that slides into the ignition and and some files......someone stop me b4 i start if this is an dumbass idea. I am going to attempt to recreate the old rounded key..... I had a buddy in HS with a 80's truck and he could uses any key it seemed like. Would i be better off file the key or lock cylinder? I suspect the key. I found a pic online of an old worn one. A call to a lock smith might in order before I start.
In the mean time is there a way to "hot wire" my igniting to start the truck so I can continue to sort out my 3.4 swap wiring?
Its OK if the steering wheel remains locked for now if it makes it any simpler...
I do recall how old and rounded my key looked before I lost it so i went to walmart bought all 5 key blanks for toyota they had like 1.25 a piece, found the one that slides into the ignition and and some files......someone stop me b4 i start if this is an dumbass idea. I am going to attempt to recreate the old rounded key..... I had a buddy in HS with a 80's truck and he could uses any key it seemed like. Would i be better off file the key or lock cylinder? I suspect the key. I found a pic online of an old worn one. A call to a lock smith might in order before I start.
In the mean time is there a way to "hot wire" my igniting to start the truck so I can continue to sort out my 3.4 swap wiring?
Its OK if the steering wheel remains locked for now if it makes it any simpler...
oh and btw. you dont need to revive a three year old thread AND post a new one of the exact same thing!
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I removed the passenger door lock cylinder (took 10 min) and took it to the lock smith. He made me 2 keys for $12, took 10 min. Apparently the passenger door is the only side that has the key code stamped into it.
I feel like an idiot for dicking with it for so long! Back to the 3.4 swap, thanks guys!
I feel like an idiot for dicking with it for so long! Back to the 3.4 swap, thanks guys!
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