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Replace lost 80s Toyota key

  • 20-07-2019 04:41PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,239 ✭✭✭


    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.

    A man is rich in proportion to the number of things which he can afford to let alone.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,596 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    GDY151


    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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,328 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


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

    Think it’s too old for key codes etc.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,035 ✭✭✭Odelay


    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.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,239 ✭✭✭80sDiesel


    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.

    A man is rich in proportion to the number of things which he can afford to let alone.



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,239 ✭✭✭80sDiesel


    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.

    A man is rich in proportion to the number of things which he can afford to let alone.



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,328 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


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


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,750 ✭✭✭Lewis_Benson


    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.


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