lost keys

[jwillman]

looking to buy an abandon 92 celica GT convertible. Keys are gone. What does the dealer charge for new ones? Do I have any other options? Where is the best place to get replacement key fobs?

Thanks
Jim

[celi92]

QUOTE (jwillman @ Jan 18 2010, 09:56 PM)

looking to buy an abandon 92 celica GT convertible. Keys are gone. What does the dealer charge for new ones? Do I have any other options? Where is the best place to get replacement key fobs?

Thanks
Jim[/B]

There is only 2 ways to get an ignition key... buy a new ignition with key or take your vin to the dealer to have them remake a key for you.

I can share with you that new lock cylinders for the doors are over $70.00 for the lock and key.

Best of luck mate!

[fixitman04]

you can get a ignition key cut, your options go as such

1: call a good locksmith(not cheap but a good locksmith can hand cut a key using a plastic blank and transfer it to a metal key)
2: pull your drivers door panel, and remove the lock cyl. there will be a identification # on the cylinder. take that # and your vin to the dealer, they will be able to cut a key off of that if they are a good parts dept. you may have to show proof of ownership with this method.
3: replace the ignition cyl with a new one

option 1 will run about $100, option 2 will be about $25 for the key. option 3 will be about $70

[Barracuda]

that is nice to know, the Celica I bought only came with the valet key(they had lost the other one <_< ) so I can't lock my dash. So if that ever gets annoying I know how to get an original lol.

[Toyota_Todd]

QUOTE (Barracuda @ Jan 19 2010, 07:05 PM)

that is nice to know, the Celica I bought only came with the valet key(they had lost the other one <_< ) so I can't lock my dash. So if that ever gets annoying I know how to get an original lol.[/B]

Fixitman04 was correct except for one item. You can only get the key code off the passenger side (right hand) door lock cylinder on a US model. Once you get the code, which may be very hard to read. Call the dealer first and make sure that it sounds like a valid code.

[Shanebyrd]

On one site I read u have to have the key to replace the lock cylinder for the ignition is that true if not how do you replace it?

[stormwolf1972]

I got my 92 with no keys. A local lock smith came out and pulled the door lock cylinder, took it too his shop and came back the next day with a good key.