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05-09-2011, 05:32 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: weymouth
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lost master key to a toyota
Is there anybody way to program a new master key yourself to a 2004 Toyota Sienna. I went to the dealer and they want north of 250 to replace and reprogram the key. Plus I have to tow the van to the dealership.
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thats why they call it fishing not catching
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05-09-2011, 05:46 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Pembroke
Posts: 3,343
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You could try a locksmith. Some of them have software that will do it. Im not sure how much less it will be. If you don't have one key that works your stuck. There is no way for you to do it.
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05-09-2011, 09:50 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 5,238
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The SportsHub has commercials for E-Keys all the time. I don't know anything about them, but might be another option for you.
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05-09-2011, 06:39 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: MA/RI
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there is a car 5 digit key number that is used to duplicate keys. It is possible that it is written on the backside of the folder that contains the vehicle docs. If course someone whould of had to write it down on the folder cover.
nevermind I thought it was a plain non programmable key
Last edited by Redsoxticket; 05-09-2011 at 08:06 PM..
Reason: wrong type key
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05-09-2011, 07:07 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: weymouth
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thanks guys, im f%$$ed
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thats why they call it fishing not catching
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05-09-2011, 07:56 PM
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Retired Surfer
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Sunset Grill
Posts: 9,511
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That key cost them about twenty five dollars. I know my "03" ford ranger cost the alarm guy $35.00 with his ten dollar mark up. I told the guy I had four keys when I brought it in and he was to use one I gave him and not order an extra key. He forgot and ordered the extra key and told me he wanted $125.00 for it. I asked him where the key was I left with him to use, and his face turned white. He said Oh chit I forgot. Then the guy says just pay me $35.00 for the key I used and we are good. Same chit as these dealers not giving out computor codes when the check engine light comes on. T#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&g it up your breezer.
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Swimmer a.k.a. YO YO MA
Serial Mailbox Killer/Seal Fisherman
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05-09-2011, 08:06 PM
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Soggy Bottom Boy
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Billerica, Ma.
Posts: 7,260
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Quote:
Originally Posted by quick decision
thanks guys, im f%$$ed
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There should be a metal tag in the owners guide they give you when you buy the truck new, it has all the key info on it
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Surfcasting Full Throttle
Don't judge me Monkey
Recreational Surfcaster 99.9% C&R
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05-09-2011, 09:04 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
Posts: 21,231
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There are a few issues here...
There's the key code used to actually cut the key. If you have any of your keys they can read this from a dupe or valet. If you don't have this you won't be able to turn it in the cylinder. This is the 5 digit code referenced above.
If it's like my Lexus, the master key (all of them really) also has a chip that must be sync'd to the computer to let the engine start. If you lose the master key, the code from a new key must be programmed which takes about 1/2 hour. The computer is limited in the number of keys it can hold.
$250 isn't a bad price from a dealer. Many locksmiths can do it as well. A local place charges about 40 to cut the key and 120 to program. If the 250 is with an OEM key I'd consider it.
The common scenario is when somebody buys a used Toyota or Lexus without a master key and gets screwed...just been through this...PITA.
-spence
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