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Ignition key for a 2000 Toyota Tundra


Richard Cranium

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When Carol bought her truck it was a repo and the bank only had 1 key for it. I stopped by sears yesterday to get a couple backup keys made and they told me the key is chipped. I was looking on the internet for blanks that include the transponder and I'm coming up empty. I can find non-transponder key blanks all over the place, but none with transponders. Does the 2000 Tundra need a chipped key? If so, anyone have a hookup on where to get one? I'd hate to get raped by the dealer on a key, but I'd hate more to loose this one and find out I have to buy a new ECU/key combination.
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I think most Toyotas after 1998 had transponder keys, honestly not sure. Looked up antitheft on alldata, and it seems that is the case. You can try a locksmith, but the dealership is likely your best bet. In GM's case these type keys are around $40-50 and need to be programmed, not sure on the Toyotas.
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I work at toyota direct, do you want me to check on a key?

 

 

EDIT, 2000 tundra shouldnt be a chipped key...

 

If you want to bring it up here Ill check it for you, can hook you up with a key, and make sure it doesnt need a chipped key..

 

Im 99% sure it is not chipped

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I work at toyota direct, do you want me to check on a key?

 

 

EDIT, 2000 tundra shouldnt be a chipped key...

 

If you want to bring it up here Ill check it for you, can hook you up with a key, and make sure it doesnt need a chipped key..

 

Im 99% sure it is not chipped

 

I would see Rocky, he's def much more familiar then me.

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Well it could be some kind of random special truck that had it.. but im 99% sure it doesnt..

 

Ive programmed a ton the of the keyless entry's for them..

 

Just talked to 2 people who have 200-2003 tundra's and they dont have chipped keys either..

 

Shot you a PM with my number..

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Thanks for checking Scott, that's why I was trying to avoid the dealership. I'm assuming that by the time it's all said and done I'm into it for $100 including cutting and programming.

 

Rocky, thanks for the information and the offer. Since I'm in Hilliard I think I'll just chance it and try getting a regular key cut. With what it would cost me to drive over there in gas it's worth a shot. If that doesn't end up working for me I'll be getting in touch with you.

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Worked like a charm. I had to go to four different places till I found a place that had the blank in stock. But finally Home Depot had the blank on hand. $1.90 later I have a spare key for the truck. I appreciate the info Rocky.

 

Oh, and yeah, we did get the frame inspected a couple years back. I think it was the spare tire mount they were looking at. Something about it rusting through and dumping the spare tire loose into traffic.

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Lol, yeah if the spare tire carrier is rotted through we replace the frame...

 

I was going to say if it hasnt been done bring it up to me and ill make sure the frame gets done right with no issues..

 

You can get a yearly inspection.. Its a free 15,000$ frame.. lol

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