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Car Key Question
Posted on 3/10/25 at 12:00 pm
Posted on 3/10/25 at 12:00 pm
I lost my car key and the dealership is charging an arm and a leg for a new one.
Amazon has keys for $20 that match the name and model, but will those actually work in the ignition?
I don’t mind not having the remote capacity, I just need the physical key.
I’m very ignorant with cars, please be gentle
Amazon has keys for $20 that match the name and model, but will those actually work in the ignition?
I don’t mind not having the remote capacity, I just need the physical key.
I’m very ignorant with cars, please be gentle
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Posted on 3/10/25 at 12:01 pm to Cryin Kelly
What year/make/model?
Posted on 3/10/25 at 12:02 pm to Them
2017 Toyota Corolla LE
Posted on 3/10/25 at 12:02 pm to Cryin Kelly
the key is cheap, pairing it with the car is the 500 dollar question. Dealer scam to work around
Posted on 3/10/25 at 12:04 pm to Cryin Kelly
Any local locksmith can get you a new key (fully functional w/remote capability) for about half the price of the dealer. It won't be OEM but it will be equal quality.
Posted on 3/10/25 at 12:05 pm to MRTigerFan
Pop A Lock quoted me the same basic cost that Toyota did, anyone you recommend?
Will the amazon Keys actually work in the car?
Will the amazon Keys actually work in the car?
Posted on 3/10/25 at 12:05 pm to Cryin Kelly
Most likely a transponder key. Cheapest way around it is to get copies of key made at a hardware store and then chop off the top part of the existing key that has the transponder chip and duct tape it right next to the ignition. Otherwise, it will be expensive.
ETA: it works on my 2015 Toyota Tacoma
ETA: it works on my 2015 Toyota Tacoma
This post was edited on 3/10/25 at 12:07 pm
Posted on 3/10/25 at 12:05 pm to Cryin Kelly
There should be other options besides the dealership to program a new key. Try calling some local locksmith companies.
Still pricey, but less than the dealership.
Still pricey, but less than the dealership.
Posted on 3/10/25 at 12:06 pm to Cryin Kelly
American Key & Lock on Sherwood sells them much cheaper than dealership.
(225) 291-2459
www.americankeyandlock.com
Posted on 3/10/25 at 12:08 pm to Trevaylin
Check with local locksmiths, they can generally cut keys and program them to most vehicles, most these days are done with a tablet and software via the ODBII port. Will probably be half of what the dealer wants to charge for a mobile locksmith, less if they have a physical presence and you bring to them.
Posted on 3/10/25 at 12:08 pm to hassan whiteside
quote:
then chop off the top part of the existing key that has the transponder chip and duct tape it right next to the ignition. Otherwise, it will be expensive.
ETA: it works on my 2015 Toyota Tacoma
He said he lost his key.
Posted on 3/10/25 at 12:08 pm to Cryin Kelly
quote:
Amazon has keys for $20 that match the name and model, but will those actually work in the ignition?
No, you can't just buy a key from amazon and it starts your car.
You have to have it setup by someone to work.
Posted on 3/10/25 at 12:09 pm to Cryin Kelly
I'm in BR and used Brunson and Alford. Also I have ordered one off Amazon but still had to bring it to the locksmith. Both times it was still about half the price of the dealer ($150 vs over $300) but that was 4-5 years ago so prices may have gone up
Posted on 3/10/25 at 12:10 pm to Cryin Kelly
If in Baton Rouge get Tiger Locksmith to do it. They have done it for me in the past when I bought a used Toyota that only had one key. The dealership actually recommended them.
They will come to you and do it in your driveway in 10 minutes.
They will come to you and do it in your driveway in 10 minutes.
Posted on 3/10/25 at 12:10 pm to Cryin Kelly
Do you have any key left or did you lose the only one?
Posted on 3/10/25 at 12:19 pm to Cryin Kelly
quote:
2017 Toyota Corolla LE
A newer Toyota has to have the key programmed to the car on-site by either a dealer or a locksmith that has the same computer. You'll also need the key to be physically cut to your locks.
Needless to say, not something you can just buy off eBay. It's going to cost you a few bucks regardless.
This post was edited on 3/10/25 at 12:20 pm
Posted on 3/10/25 at 12:22 pm to Cryin Kelly
A locksmith will be cheaper, it happened to me a few years ago
Posted on 3/10/25 at 12:31 pm to Cryin Kelly
My local Ace Hardware made me a duplicate several years ago for iirc ~$160-$180. Can’t remember exactly how much, but under $200. The only downside to them was they didn’t have a lot of blanks in stock, so I had to wait 2 days.
Posted on 3/10/25 at 12:42 pm to Cryin Kelly
quote:Good time to upgrade.
2017 Toyota Corolla LE
Posted on 3/10/25 at 12:44 pm to Redbone
I did, which is why I didn’t notice the key missing for months lol
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