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Trying to key code of Imported car.

  • 30-03-2011 01:31PM
    #1
    frang
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭


    Hello. Im just getting a car of a friend, Its a 1993 Carina, Its was imported into ireland in 1996. The problem is I have no key. Im looking for some advice how to find the key code . Toyota were no help as the car was imported. So any advice welcome... Thanks


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  • #2
    Mar4ix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,359 ✭✭✭Mar4ix


    id say, you would need get used ignition lock with key (would say cheaper), or hotwiring gentle way just for drive around. I am not sure, youll get carina key code on such old cars.


  • #3
    frang
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭frang


    Im trying to find code so I can get a replacement key, there 's no chip needed for key. I taught there was a key code for every key???


  • #4
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,487 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Was it originally imported from the UK or Japan? I don't think JDM cars had immobilisers fitted back in 1993.

    If it doesn't have an immobiliser then I would imagine that all you need is a replacement ignition lock barrel plus door and boot locks. Maybe you should have a good lock smith take a look at it.


  • #5
    Mar4ix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,359 ✭✭✭Mar4ix


    frang wrote: »
    Im trying to find code so I can get a replacement key, there 's no chip needed for key. I taught there was a key code for every key???

    Ill bet, there is possible get key code through someware (try different toyota forums in uk, australia).
    Even when i was trying get for fiat punto keycode ( key broke), it was 50 euro just for code, + make that key from code wouldnt be cheap... so , cheper, get locks and key.


  • #6
    captainwang
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 205 ✭✭captainwang


    I lost the only key to my 94 imported Civic years ago, went to a locksmith he told me to remove the lock from the boot lid and bring it in to him as there is a code on it for the key. He cut two keys there on the spot for about €7. Found the key within five minutes of returning home though :rolleyes:


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  • #7
    Mar4ix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,359 ✭✭✭Mar4ix


    captainwang wrote: »
    I lost the only key to my 94 imported Civic years ago, went to a locksmith he told me to remove the lock from the boot lid and bring it in to him as there is a code on it for the key. He cut two keys there on the spot for about €7. Found the key within five minutes of returning home though :rolleyes:

    will you give address of that locksmith, as where i was doing my puntos key, they charge me 70 euro for that.


  • #8
    captainwang
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 205 ✭✭captainwang


    Mar4ix wrote: »
    will you give address of that locksmith, as where i was doing my puntos key, they charge me 70 euro for that.

    PM sent


  • #9
    debbie353
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 49 ✭debbie353


    just a last suggetion if the other options
    fail bring the ignition barrell and loom to a breakers
    they will prob have one with keys too.
    wont do doors or boot but might get u mobile.
    place on naas road autokey i think there called
    give them a call for advice see what they suggest..:)


  • #10
    andyseadog
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,412 ✭✭✭andyseadog


    bazz26 wrote: »
    Was it originally imported from the UK or Japan? I don't think JDM cars had immobilisers fitted back in 1993.

    If it doesn't have an immobiliser then I would imagine that all you need is a replacement ignition lock barrel plus door and boot locks. Maybe you should have a good lock smith take a look at it.

    this is it really, even a lot of JDM toyotas around 10 years later still didn't have immobilisers as standard. a new/ second hand lock set would be the handiest thing here.

    that said, i reckon toyota are fobbing you off a bit, if they can pick parts for imported cars surely they can source a key code.


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