Toyota FJ Cruiser Forum

Can ya burn (code) a key on your own?

You can pick up a key online but few want to touch it, and I'm told if it doesn't take or mess up the the key is trashed.

If you find a dealer or locksmith that doesn't charge a ton, they jack up the price of the key.

Arrrr!

How much were you quoted for a key?

I guess it's the price of some security.

Bill

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Stock Black Diamond C package.

First you will need to purchase a blank Toyota transponder key. You can do this from the dealership, a locksmith, or an online source such as eBay. Once you have the key, take the blank key and the master key to a locksmith that he or she can duplicate the key. This will be much cheaper than the dealership.


Now that you have the newly cut key and the master key, you can program the Toyota transponder key. Sit in the driver's side of the Toyota vehicle. Press and release the brake and gas pedal simultaneously.


Insert the master transponder key. Do not turn it. Push and release the gas pedal 5 times within at least 15 seconds of inserting the master key.


Press and release the brake pedal 6 times within 20 seconds of completing step 3, then remove the master transponder key.


Insert the newly cut transponder key into the ignition, but do not turn. Press the gas pedal once.


Wait up to 2 minutes or whenever the security light on the dashboard turns off. Once the light goes off, remove the new transponder key and press the brake pedal once. The new transponder key should now be programmed. Test the key by attempting to start the engine. If the engine does not start, repeat the steps above.

This was interesting to read, so as an example:
I went to ehow and looked up the procedure for my Toyota Corolla, and went to ebay for the blank key ($24.00 plus shipping). It seems to me that even my high-tech ignition key for my 2008 car is not as theft-proof as I thought? The car thief now has a method of starting the car by using one of these internet keys, once the thief gets the car open and disables the key-cut portion of the ignition, the car can be started and it’s is gone.
I guess I should think about an alarm system or other disabling device.
Thanks for the posting

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fjrunner
1971 FJ40: V8, TH350 automatic
Other vehicles: 1968 Chevy stepside
1950 Chevy Five Window

My god, it sounds like a three stooges routine! I think yoiu're better off with an alarm system. At least the the crook will know he has to work to get your car. Not to mention it will lower your insurance rates somewhat. Good luck!

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