Two new master keys - $225

[scottm]

They charged me $90 for programming, because they couldn't remember how to run the machine. But it can be done: when you lose your keys they can make new ones without a master.

 

[Nuke]

Better to pick up a blank or 2, have them cut and then program them yourself (assuming you have your 2 original keys). I don't believe my T4R Owners Manual tells you how but I can do it with my Ford and it's described how in my Mustang's OM. If a Ford can do it then a Toyota can do it. Gotta be a better way than paying that kind of cash.

 

[scottm]

I looked into it, apparently you need a computer with the right program and hookups to program a new key. Without a master key, there was much speculation that I might need a new ECU ($!!). As it was, they needed to do some extra farting around to program new masters without the old master key. They said on some Toyotas, you need a new ECU if you lost all the master keys.

I think if I'd had a master key, I would have kept looking for a hack or shortcut to program a new one, there's got to be a way. I've heard locksmiths can do it if you have a good master.

One of these keys has a lot of burrs left on it, I'll be hitting it on a diamond wheel at the shop later. Don't need to tear up my tumblers next.

 

[jharris2]

Thanks for the update. Seems that the TSB we referenced in the other thread may be obsolete, or the information is different for newer models.

 

[scottm]

Thanks for the update. Seems that the TSB we referenced in the other thread may be obsolete, or the information is different for newer models.

Luckily for me! I took a big chance buying this truck nobody else wanted, it's nickel-and-dimed me some, but I've dodged some expensive problems. I'm sure to be back with another discovery as I get into and under my new project.

 

[SSt4r]

The dealer I bought mine from last year charges me $160 for two keys. I thought THAT was bad!