Key Replacement??

[jiggins]

I remember reading a few months ago about Toyota replacing the old soft rubber key with a hard plastic button one under warranty. I rang toyota today about this and they said its not a warranty/recall think and I could buy it it this right or is it covered by warranty

cheers

jiggins

[10K]

Toyota are full of S#%t.

I just had 1 key replaced out of waranty after kicking up a massive stink, only one though... the one which had broken.
Others here have had it done under warranty, some without asking... just part of a standard service.

If your truck is still under warranty demand it.
Maybe try a different service center if possible.

Try to find the previous posting with members who had it done, PM them and get the dealer details etc.

Toyota will tell you a lot of things...

Good Luck

Cheers
Matt

[Macca]

Toyota have changed alot under warrantee, not heard any one who has had to pay.

Dont think it was a recall.

I asked and they replaced mine without a problem, except the key in the ignition beeper had to be plugged back in so the programming would work.

Macca

[Shrek]

From what I understand, it's not a "warranty" exactly. It's a common problem that Toyota are aware of and I believe dealerships will replace any of the soft keys that you say have been playing up. It's something to do with being prone to damage by humid areas (i.e Australia)

[jiggins]

Thanks for the feedback guy's. If anyone has had their key changed by a toyota dealer near the Parramatta area please let me know so I can try there aswell.

Cheers

Jiggins

[9W6VX]

Over here in Malaysia, Toyota are real pricks too .......... if they can charge you for the replacement keys, they will do so.

My handbrake's Innova MPV's keys were replaced under warranty and todate my Hilux keys are still ok. I am on good terms with some of the Toyota guys and this helps.

[Chancha_Blanca]

Hi All, It’s not a recall issue.
I saw a "TOYOTA TECHNICAL BULLTIN" -Nov07, I think-
Stating that the First Series (May 05 - Sept 06) ‘Luxes had a problem with the rubber on the key (Second Series Sept 06 - Sept 08 with hard plastic key buttons -check my profile / shed http://www.newhilux.net/phpbb/shed.php?view=1&id=510-) and it was to be replaced if the customer request it so.
Jiggins, i suggest if your ‘lux is still under warranty; just ask them to replace it, free of charge of course.
Marcelo

[jcarter]

insurance covers key replacements/recoding once per year dont they ?
*oops* key gone *

[JMD77]

Hi All,

Was reading this with interest as my old style key (June 05) has got to it's end of lifetime.
Checked with my local Toyota - $408.10 for a replacement key - that doesn't include recutting or recoding.

Does anyone know if I have any chance with warranty as I'm about a year out of it, but it is a known fault?

Didn't realise that by weight, toyota keys and gold were worth the same!

Cheers

Jeff

[Quinny34]

If your still under your warranty period I believe you can request a replacement. If not, you need to find some of that gold for the exchange...

[dute]

I got 3 flip keys off Ebay for $25 each had them cut for $5 each as for the codeing I pulled the chip out of the original and placed it in the new key. . .

Worked a treat. . .


So ripoffota didn't get any more money out of me . . . . .

[Quinny34]

Do you still have those pics posted somewhere Dute? I remember seeing them on a thread somewhere... not a bad option... I have the new keys wich I must admit are a 100 times better than the rubber ones on my old ute...

[dute]

I will post the link to ebay when I get home tonight. . . .

[dute]

Try this it worked for me

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Hilux-2-Button-R ... 240%3A1318

[JMD77]

Thanks Dute, gonna give that a go. They've also got a normal 2 Button New style replacement as well as the Flip one in your link.

Cheers

Jeff

[dute]

No problems . . . .here to help others if I can. . . .

[JMD77]

Hey Dute,
Got those keys, look not too bad, got one of each - Normal 2 button and a flip. Was your chip glued in?
Mine looks like it is epoxied in. Just thought I would check before I get out the hacksaw!

[Dluxv6]

I got one as well of ebay and the key cutter has f#$@ked it , they give you this spiel , not my fault if cutter miscuts due to button end not fitting in machine properly,there goes 45 bucks, will stick to original i think
Drew
P.S try the wreckers for keys and replace your module in it

[dute]

JMD77 . . .yes mine was glued in . . . . .

Drew. . . .sorry to hear that about the key I did get the bloke from Ebay to cut the keys for me. As I do know from a mate how did have the same trouble by getting a key cutter in a shopping centre to to stuff 2 of his keys . . .

Pete. . . .

[rodw]

Good advice is never get a key cut in a shopping centre. Always go to a lock smith and try and take the number with you as then he can cut it on a computerised cutter. Sometimes the number is stamped on th elock somewhere. Eg on the inside of a garage door lock. Failing that always cut from an original key.