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re: What are options on getting 2nd car key?

Posted on 8/14/19 at 9:09 pm to
Posted by Geauxtiga
No man's land
Member since Jan 2008
34401 posts
Posted on 8/14/19 at 9:09 pm to
We’ve always gotten two and I’ve made them throw in a third at the end, before agreeing.. Daughters lived out of town and wanted them to leave one with us for when they were in and one in their grandmother’s near where they went to college.
Posted by BuckyCheese
Member since Jan 2015
57778 posts
Posted on 8/14/19 at 9:25 pm to
Depends on the manufacturer on how difficult/expensive it will be.

On GM's you can (could anyway) get the key with chip cut then go through a sequence that takes about an hour to program it yourself. Consists of cycling the key multiple times.

Saves having to pay the dealer to put the truck on the machine just to program the key.

And saves a tow to the dealer if you lose your keys....
Posted by RedlandsTiger
Greenwell Springs, LA
Member since Jan 2008
3215 posts
Posted on 8/14/19 at 9:27 pm to
New or used?!
Posted by Obtuse1
Westside Bodymore Yo
Member since Sep 2016
31148 posts
Posted on 8/14/19 at 9:57 pm to
I did one last year for a Lexus. I got the key black online for $25 and had it cut at a locksmith for $20. I found instructions for the exact model/year on youtube for programming. Took about 5 minutes to program to start the car and another 5 to program the locks. It was this crazy series of throttle/brake pushes, opening and closing the door, cycling the locks, turning the ignition on and off and pushing buttons on the key fob. I felt like I was getting Rick Rolled the whole time but it worked.
Posted by Trevaylin
south texas
Member since Feb 2019
11483 posts
Posted on 8/14/19 at 10:07 pm to
needed 3 replacement keys for a 2011 Toyota . only can be programmed by Toyota dealer at 110 bucks each. tax, title and license for the three keys was only 350.$
Posted by LSUEnvy
Hou via Lake Chas
Member since May 2011
12690 posts
Posted on 8/14/19 at 10:09 pm to
Call key duplicate service. $50
Posted by prplhze2000
Parts Unknown
Member since Jan 2007
58817 posts
Posted on 8/14/19 at 10:14 pm to
RX350 Lexus
Posted by p0845330
Member since Aug 2013
6163 posts
Posted on 8/14/19 at 10:29 pm to
Go to the Wallmarks and get one made. Couple bucks or so. Unless it has a chip.
Posted by prplhze2000
Parts Unknown
Member since Jan 2007
58817 posts
Posted on 8/15/19 at 1:56 am to
These have chips
Posted by hawkster
Member since Aug 2010
6306 posts
Posted on 8/15/19 at 4:12 am to
carandtruckremotes.com for the key.

Able Safe and Lock in BR for the programming. Buit be sure to call them first to be sure they can do the key you need.
This post was edited on 8/15/19 at 4:42 am
Posted by Proximo
Member since Aug 2011
25095 posts
Posted on 8/15/19 at 4:13 am to
YouTube how to do it
I bought one on eBay and paid a small fee at the dealer I think. The key fob can be done easily but has to be programmed with unlocking and locking doors etc. It’s been awhile— Toyota
Posted by Wtodd
Tampa, FL
Member since Oct 2013
68603 posts
Posted on 8/15/19 at 5:36 am to
quote:

What are options on getting 2nd car key?

Buy one
Don't buy one

Yeah that's it
Posted by Auburntiger
BTR area
Member since Mar 2005
14611 posts
Posted on 8/15/19 at 6:08 am to
quote:

did one last year for a Lexus. I got the key black online for $25 and had it cut at a locksmith for $20. I found instructions for the exact model/year on youtube for programming. Took about 5 minutes to program to start the car and another 5 to program the locks. It was this crazy series of throttle/brake pushes, opening and closing the door, cycling the locks, turning the ignition on and off and pushing buttons on the key fob. I felt like I was getting Rick Rolled the whole time but it worked.


I tried this and it didn't work for me. Ordered a key FOB online, was " guaranteed " that it was the correct key for my vehicle. Brought key to a locksmith along with the vehicle. Turns out the key I ordered was not going to work.

The locksmith provided me with a key and programmed the FOB - it cost me approximately $100
Posted by bengalman
In da Country
Member since Feb 2007
4229 posts
Posted on 8/15/19 at 7:38 am to
carkeysexpress.com will be able to help you out. They have a local tech in a van that can cut and program it for you.
Posted by Spasweezy
Unfortunately, Louisiana
Member since Jan 2014
7268 posts
Posted on 8/15/19 at 5:25 pm to
What’s the dealership charging? I had a new clicker and key made for my Tacoma and it wasn’t overly expensive. 200 ish?
Posted by chinese58
NELA. after 30 years in Dallas.
Member since Jun 2004
33956 posts
Posted on 8/15/19 at 7:05 pm to
quote:

It was this crazy series of throttle/brake pushes, opening and closing the door, cycling the locks, turning the ignition on and off and pushing buttons on the key fob.


Sounds like a good Punked or Candid Camera episode.
Posted by Tempratt
Member since Oct 2013
15307 posts
Posted on 8/15/19 at 7:08 pm to
quote:

Getting another vehicle tomorrow. Only one key.


Buy from someplace other than buy there pay there.
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