Recent content by tangodude

It looks like I will end up with 3 master keys. One is the freebie that the used car dealer got for me. He also found a fairly good deal for 2 masters with a remote. I guess I'll go with that as I never used the valet key feature (not working in the glove box) with my former car. With my current...

Good morning folks, Just a quick update to the key problem. The local used car dealer that sold me the '03 4Runner got me a key from the local Toyota dealer for free, I guess because he deals with them a lot. He's going to see about getting a couple more. Then I have to get them programmed to...

Thanks for the info. The black key only works in the ignition and glove box. In the driver's door and tailgate it doesn't budge at all.

Agreed. I have an '03 Sport V8 and just did a 300 mile round-trip on the Interstate with the cruise at 65. The computer said I was getting 20.5 mpg; the actual was 18.2. I filled up at the exact same pump on the way out and back at home, letting the pump go off automatically. Is there any way...

Thanks for the quick answer. Very helpful. After looking at the Carfax report, an auto-body friend of mine thinks a repo may have been involved at one time. If so, maybe some damage was done to the key or cylinders at that time. I will be following up on this tomorrow.

Greetings folks, I'm brand new to this forum and brand new to a Toyota 4Runner. I just bought a used 2003 V8 with Sport trim from a reputable local used car dealer. They have done everything my mechanics recommended with almost no extra cost to me. The one thing remaining is a key problem. The...