Key problem! Where do I look for the key code?

[jazzmichael Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close jazzmichael]

Hi guys. My spare key shell has broken into pieces and I need a replacement asap. I found on this forum that if I cut the spare key from a locksmith, I need a five digit key code.
Since my PRADO is a second hand one, I couldn't find the key code anywhere in the car. Then I wrote a message to Toyota about the key code, this is what they replied:" the key number is located on the key barrel on the drivers side door". I just couldn't figure out where the key barrel is . Need some urgent help here.

thanks

Michael

[Wil Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Wil]

Re: Key problem! Where do I look for the key code?

the key code is also on a small metal tag that is usually on the key ring, if the previous owner has taken it off it may be in the folder with the manuals,

if not, the barrel is what the key slides into when you unlock the door, you will need to get someone to pull the door skin off and have a look or remove the barrel if you still cant see it from there.

Will

[OldGreyGuy Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close OldGreyGuy]

Re: Key problem! Where do I look for the key code?

I think Wil has already answered the question, but there is a whole bunch of information in this thread that may help as well: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=951

[raydes Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close raydes]

Re: Key problem! Where do I look for the key code?

I think the locksmith will just copy your existing key , cant see why he needs the code. Do you need the plastic shell or the electronics in it or the metal key part ?

[lippa Member Find all posts View Profile Close lippa]

Re: Key problem! Where do I look for the key code?

should also be in manual

[QUICKY Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close QUICKY]

Re: Key problem! Where do I look for the key code?

the locksmith will be able to copy your key but if you need a new case with the electronics i think from memory there is a code in side the plastic case and you must match the code with the new case you get from Toyota

[oldsalt Member Find all posts View Profile Close oldsalt]

Re: Key problem! Where do I look for the key code?

Hi guys. My spare key shell has broken into pieces and I need a replacement asap. I found on this forum that if I cut the spare key from a locksmith, I need a five digit key code.
Since my PRADO is a second hand one, I couldn't find the key code anywhere in the car. Then I wrote a message to Toyota about the key code, this is what they replied:" the key number is located on the key barrel on the drivers side door". I just couldn't figure out where the key barrel is . Need some urgent help here.

thanks

Michael

Did you have a look in the Warranty and Service book?

There should be a retail delivery card glued onto the first page, the Key Code is listed on that page.

[Donk Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Donk]

Re: Key problem! Where do I look for the key code?

If you phone your dealer with the vin (they might want to see proof of ownership) they can look on the Toyota online system & the key code should be recorded

Regards Don

[Kev & Jas Member Find all posts View Profile Close Kev & Jas]

Re: Key problem! Where do I look for the key code?

HEHE thank god i found this thread.

Kev & Rylie lost our spare key's .... need to get a replacement.
I have no plate on keys and no code in my warranty book.
Think i will have to talk to toyota.


thanks for the info guys.

and jazzmichael have you managed to get a replacement yet? if so what avenue did you go down and how much was it?


Jas