Keys by VIN

[reyno109]

I was wondering if I can still order keys for my VIN on my 91' N/A? The owner I bought it from only has a cheap replacement key that does not work very well. If it is still possible how much would that cost?
Thanks

[Davis]

Yes you can Don't know how much Aaron would charge though.

[Everett]

If so I'd take one also. I hate my cheap lookin' key. I would much rather have it as a spare.

[PHOENIX]

Aaron, that would be awesome if you could do a group buy on these.

However, I think there is some security procedures they are supposed to follow so I don't know if its possible to order them without showing up.

[canadam]

You don't need the VIN, you can pull the key code from the passenger side lock cyl. I'm not sure if Lithia has the equipment to cut from code, I know the local dealer here doesn't. If you have a key code, it's less likely that you'll have to jump through any hoops proving the VIN belongs to you. The VIN only gets you the key code from the code bank anyway

Aaron can probably hit you with a price

[jholder]

The PO of my 91 swapped to 94+ tails, and while he managed to get teh correct lock, he didnt get any copies of the key that matched the lock. The only key he had (for the entire car) was a cheap walmart copy of a copy.

I took the the trunk lock and the driver door lock to a local locksmith, and based on the door lock, cut a key to fit that, and then altered the tumblers in the trunk lock to match the key he had just cut. ( I provided 2 toyota OEM blanks).

So:

Create new master key
Re-key trunk
Cut 2 keys (and he gave me the master blank he cut by hand)

$40

Thats a pretty good price IMHO for what he did for me. Way less expensive than having your trunk release break, and having to do gymnastics to get the trunk lid off by removing the bolts.

[te51levin]

Originally Posted by PHOENIX

However, I think there is some security procedures they are supposed to follow so I don't know if its possible to order them without showing up.

Bingo. While we have the technology and the ability to cut keys by VIN, I have to be VERY careful with this. We have to have the customer here (so we can see their face), see their photo ID, and check the registration. Then everything gets photocopied and filed. If our store gets audited by the corporate checker-uppers, I can lose my job if things are not in order.

Something else to keep in mind is that we may not even be able to get the code from the VIN simply because iof the age of the car. The older ones are rolling out of the database and I'm not 100% certain I can always get a code for something as old as a '91.

Really, the best way around both of these issues is for you guys to provide your key code from the lock cylinder. That simplifies the requirements and makes me less likely to get fired for paperwork issues.

Regarding group buys - these keys are cheap anyway. There's not much point. We generally do sales (T-top seals are next, by the way) instead of group buys. Since you are buying direct from the seller (me) rather than representing a group of buyers there isn't as much benefit to a group buy as there would be if you were leveraging someone who doesn't normally sell to you.

90999-00106 - 8.98 - OEM Toyota key w/ plastic head, MkI
90999-00164 - 7.80 - OEM Toyota key w/ plastic head, MkII

[reyno109]

Ok that simplifies, and complicates things. Where and how do i find the key code on the passenger lock cylinder?

[te51levin]

It's on the outisde of that lock. You'll need to pull the inner door panel off, then remove the lock cylinder from the door to read the code.

[o6spdracer]

Is it that simple? I remember pulling the passenger side door panel off and there is a lot of stuff in the way. Does anyone have a write up as to exactly what needs to be removed to access the lock cylinder?

[harleyman]

Anybody have this info please? I need new keys too!

[jholder]

As I recall, after you pull off the door panel, there's a metal loop with a plastic retainer that you have to slip off, and then there were two bolts holding the cylinder to the door.

I didn't have a manual or anything, just looking at it should be enough to figure it out. Though I *highly* suggest a 10" socket extension and a universal joint to make it easy

Originally Posted by harleyman

Anybody have this info please? I need new keys too!