Replace lost 80s Toyota key

80sDiesel · 20-07-2019 3:41pm #1

I seem to have lost my key for an old 80s Hilux. What is the best way to get a new key made up? Do I need to go somewhere with my Vin or is their a mobile service or something? Tnks.

Atlantic Dawn · 20-07-2019 3:47pm

Main dealer should be able to order one for you, not sure if a locksmith could obtain the key makeup just from the logbook information.

colm_mcm · 20-07-2019 3:52pm

Locksmith will be able to make a key based on the lock.

Think it’s too old for key codes etc.

Odelay · 20-07-2019 4:02pm

Could you try another old Toyota key? They used to wear in such a way that it didn’t matter what key was used. Think I remember someone using a spoon handle once.

80sDiesel · 20-07-2019 4:09pm

Thanks guys. Yeah it's worn and I have other old Toyota keys but they don't work. Will try a locksmith as I am guessing it's too old for a dealer to do.

80sDiesel · 20-07-2019 4:10pm

Thanks guys. Yeah it's worn and I have other old Toyota keys but they don't work. Will try a locksmith as I am guessing it's too old for a dealer to do.

colm_mcm · 20-07-2019 4:11pm

Yeah they have a tool that measures the lock pins to generate a code I think.

Lewis_Benson · 21-07-2019 4:07pm

Not to derail the thread, but many older machines could be started with any old key

I had a bike lock key which would start all of our forklifts in work years ago.
And it also started my mates 1991 pajero.

Replace lost 80s Toyota key

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