i lost the keys to my toyota car, that was the only copy i have, how can i get it replaced?

Ava · 24 Jun 2010, 09:28 am

i know a lot of the answers say that go to the dealership but what is the vin # is that located in the car? if so i cant get into my car so how would i know what it is!!! please help!!!!

ken k · 24 Jun 2010, 09:36 am

vin number is on reg slip/insurance card/title/ and on the dash at windshield by the driver

jhharris54 · 24 Jun 2010, 09:40 am

Looking at the front of the car, go to the lower corner immediately in front of the driver's seat. There is a small plate which will have the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) engraved on it. If you can't see that, call your insurance company or, if the vehicle is financed call your bank. They will have the VIN number. Then you can go to the dealer and get a new key.

pinball_fan · 24 Jun 2010, 10:16 am

You didn't mention how old or new your car is, nor whether it uses a "smart" key with a transponder or not. Back in the old days, yes, a dealer could make you a new key if you gave them your VIN. But with newer cars, you may be completely out of luck. They can make you a key that will unlock the doors, but it won't be able to start the car...that's a very pricey fix, involving (at a minimum) resetting the security ECU (computer) -- or at worst, replacing the security ECU. If you have a working key already, it's much less expensive to get a new key: Your existing key authorizes the security ECU to add the new key.

Moral of the story: If you have only one key remaining, get a spare made ASAP!

Note this isn't unique to Toyota, this is true for most recent cars.

johnny 5 · 24 Jun 2010, 10:18 am

there is a vin plate that you can see through the front windshield lower right corner when you are facing the car it is like 3" x 1/2" rectangular space in that area/ whatever specifics are, will be determined after you get this whether you need a regular mechanical key or a chip key.

i lost the keys to my toyota car, that was the only copy i have, how can i get it replaced?

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