Lost keys

puddles59 · 31-12-2013 11:13pm #1

Hi any one know whats my cheapest option to this problem. I lost my car keys , I live over 30 miles from galway city so am wondering will i have to get a recovery truck to bring my car into the city in order to get a key cut or do i have cheaper option. Cheers

joujoujou · 31-12-2013 11:22pm

What car?

puddles59 · 31-12-2013 11:29pm

Its a toyota corolla 00

joujoujou · 31-12-2013 11:32pm

And you lost your last key?

Wheelnut · 31-12-2013 11:33pm

Sounds like you don't have a spare key so things could be worse than you think. If you don't have a spare there is nothing for them to copy, so they could have to change all the locks. Alternatively a main dealer might be able to provide a new key by referencing the vehicle identification number (VIN).

joujoujou · 31-12-2013 11:38pm

Wheelnut wrote: »

[...] If you don't have a spare there is nothing for them to copy, [...]

That's not a problem. Decent locksmith is able to cut a key if has a lock.

IMMO coding is main problem.

Wheelnut wrote: »

[...] main dealer might be able to provide a new key by referencing the vehicle identification number (VIN).

Forget it. The main dealer will change all the locks and ECU. Cost approx. 2500 notes.

Alternative - 2nd hand master key paired with ECU and set of locks from breakers.

puddles59 · 31-12-2013 11:40pm

Oh gosh that sounds very expensive.Thanks for the info.

joujoujou · 31-12-2013 11:42pm

Depends on breakers. I'd say 200-300 notes for ECU + key + locks. Ring a few and ask.

puddles59 · 01-01-2014 12:22am

Hi joujoujou when you say breakers do u mean scrap yards?

joujoujou · 01-01-2014 12:29am

Yup.

You need a key (black) and ECU (locks too, of course) from the same car.

puddles59 · 01-01-2014 12:33am

thanks so much ,will check that out and hopefully it l work out.

joujoujou · 01-01-2014 12:39am

No problem. Whatever else, just ask.

bigboss1986 · 01-01-2014 11:06pm

puddles59 wrote: »

Its a toyota corolla 00

300+vat for 2 keys in Toyota Burke's Galway

JohnBoy26 · 01-01-2014 11:34pm

bigboss1986 wrote: »

300+vat for 2 keys in Toyota Burke's Galway

Yes but to get those keys coded you need to already have the cars black master key to code off of.

as the op has no keys they will not be able to avail of what you posted. To get the job done at Toyota will cost considerably more than 300+vat.

angelfire9 · 02-01-2014 12:29am

Slightly related the spare for my car 04 Fiesta has gone AWOL, I have the main key with electronic unlocking ballpark how much will a new spare without central locking cost and if I wanted a key with central locking how much am I looking at?

joujoujou · 02-01-2014 1:31pm

JohnBoy26 wrote: »

Yes but to get those keys coded you need to already have the cars black master key to code off of.

as the op has no keys they will not be able to avail of what you posted. To get the job done at Toyota will cost considerably more than 300+vat.

Significantly more than 300 + VAT.

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bigboss1986 · 02-01-2014 3:05pm

joujoujou wrote: »

Significantly more than 300 + VAT.

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Year ago I had Celica '99 and she was japanese import.I lost my only key and I did not have key code etc.I just gave them VIN number and 2 key were ready in 2 weeks from Japan

Never had to change Ecu,locks etc

joujoujou · 04-01-2014 7:48am

Only because jap imports have no immobiliser fitted.

TBH it's sometimes easier to get bits and pieces for japs than cars sold here.

clogher71 · 04-01-2014 7:58am

Try lockdoctor.ie, they have a guy based in Galway, I have never used them, or have anything to do with them, but they are worth a call, otherwise you may have breakdown cover in you insurance policy and that may cover the cost of getting it towed to a repairer.

heffoo · 04-01-2014 11:00am

I lost the key for my old 2005 polo 9n a few years ago just went to main dealer with log book and id and stuff and they ordered me a new key and coded it for me

joujoujou · 04-01-2014 2:09pm

heffoo wrote: »

I lost the key for my old 2005 polo 9n a few years ago just went to main dealer with log book and id and stuff and they ordered me a new key and coded it for me

And polo is 100% identical to corolla. :cool:

JohnBoy26 · 04-01-2014 2:18pm

joujoujou wrote: »

Only because jap imports have no immobiliser fitted.

TBH it's sometimes easier to get bits and pieces for japs than cars sold here.

ya was thinking that myself but 300+vat for two uncoded keys sounds very expensive to me.

brembo26 · 04-01-2014 2:27pm

I lost a key for a 97 Corolla before that had a bloody immobiliser fitted.

Paid €100 to get it sorted.

Here is how I did it:

Firstly I managed to get the drivers door open with a coat hanger. Fiddly as hell and it takes patience and time.

Once that was done I took the barrel out of the door. (remove door card and remove clip holding the barrel in place). Now if your car doesn't have an immobiliser all you have to do is bring that to a locksmiths and they will cut a key for you.

If its immobilised you will have to strip down the centre console to find the immobiliser. (For me it was buried deep down behind the ashtray).

Once located remove it. (Also had the battery disconnected).

Then bring barrel and key to the locksmiths.

I used Collerans down near Massimos back the west.

I know your model is newer than my one but I'm sure there isn't a whole lot of difference.

They will do all this for you too but at a considerable cost. That's why I done it myself.

This is what my key looked like:
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joujoujou · 04-01-2014 3:23pm

JohnBoy26 wrote: »

ya was thinking that myself but 300+vat for two uncoded keys sounds very expensive to me.

A key with remote control is dearer than the one without (276+VAT vs. 49+VAT).

But nobody has to buy from dealer. I bought some 2nd hand ones off ebay. Never paid more than 20 notes (remote with transponder) + 10 notes (uncut key fob), all work perfectly.

brembo26 wrote: »

[...]
If its immobilised you will have to strip down the centre console to find the immobiliser. (For me it was buried deep down behind the ashtray).

Once located remove it. (Also had the battery disconnected).

[...]

I know your model is newer than my one but I'm sure there isn't a whole lot of difference.

[...]

It is.

In case of OP's car it won't work. It's IMMO is built in ECU.

brembo26 · 04-01-2014 3:27pm

joujoujou wrote: »

It is. In case of OP's car it won't work. It's IMMO is built in ECU.

Fair enough, might be handy for someone else sure.

brembo26 · 04-01-2014 3:29pm

Give Collerans a ring anyway sure and get a quote.

No harm to know anyway.

Best of luck.

okane1 · 04-01-2014 7:32pm

Can you claim it of your insurance? Check your policy T&Cs.

grainnewhale · 04-01-2014 9:42pm

if the car is open take door lock out get key cut in locksmiths and then tow car to locksmiths where they will code it in. if it cost more than 100 euro. if they cant do immobiliser (I would be amazed) buy a key and ecu. (should be less than a 100 euro) use the key you got cut to open the car and turn ignition and hang secondhand key on ring to cancel immobiliser.