Ignition Switch Making Key

JR2008 · 09-04-2008

Oh Labor Day weekend - Drunken stupors abound, and now I'm left without keys. The part was replaced a few years ago, so it does not match the VIN.

It's a 96 Toyota Tacoma.

Wondering if I remove my ignition switch from the steering column, will there be a parts number or something similar to the idea of a VIN situation where I can take it to the dealership.

Or, could I take the part to a locksmith where they'll have a skeleton key and can make a new key?

Basically, for a locksmith to come out they want to charge $200. If I can get it done for $50 or less, it's worth the effort.

Thanks in advance.

73Manta72gt · 09-04-2008

should be able to cut a key from the VIN number. Take the VIN and your registration to the dealer

oldopelguy · 09-04-2008

If the ignition switch is not origional you have the choice of either buying a new switch with keys or getting a key made, and usually you can't get the switch apart without a key. Maybe tow your truck to the locksmith to save a few $, but you're probably SOL.

Tazlo · 09-05-2008

You should be able to get a replacement ignition lock cylinder w/ keys from your local Toyota dealer for about $100. Or a complete matching lock set for the whole truck (ign,doors, etc.) for around $200-250 depending on what model Tacoma you have.

gearheadeh · 09-06-2008

If your car is a one key car(same key for doors and ign.) then just take the door panel off and remove the door lock so that a key can be made to that.Otherwise go to an Auto wrecker and get a complete steering column with keys,see if they have the matching door locks also!.

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JR2008 Opeler Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Ignition Switch Making Key Oh Labor Day weekend - Drunken stupors abound, and now I'm left without keys. The part was replaced a few years ago, so it does not match the VIN. It's a 96 Toyota Tacoma. Wondering if I remove my ignition switch from the steering column, will there be a parts number or something similar to the idea of a VIN situation where I can take it to the dealership. Or, could I take the part to a locksmith where they'll have a skeleton key and can make a new key? Basically, for a locksmith to come out they want to charge $200. If I can get it done for $50 or less, it's worth the effort. Thanks in advance.

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73Manta72gt Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 316 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	should be able to cut a key from the VIN number. Take the VIN and your registration to the dealer

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oldopelguy Have Opel, Will Travel Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickens, SC Posts: 1,610 Classified Rating: 0% (0) Logbook Entries: 3	If the ignition switch is not origional you have the choice of either buying a new switch with keys or getting a key made, and usually you can't get the switch apart without a key. Maybe tow your truck to the locksmith to save a few $, but you're probably SOL.

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Tazlo Opeler Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Cranston, RI Posts: 11 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	You should be able to get a replacement ignition lock cylinder w/ keys from your local Toyota dealer for about $100. Or a complete matching lock set for the whole truck (ign,doors, etc.) for around $200-250 depending on what model Tacoma you have.

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gearheadeh Opeler Join Date: May 2007 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 14 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	If your car is a one key car(same key for doors and ign.) then just take the door panel off and remove the door lock so that a key can be made to that.Otherwise go to an Auto wrecker and get a complete steering column with keys,see if they have the matching door locks also!.

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