Passenger airbag switch won't turn on

Hi guys,
I recently got a tacoma. The passenger airbag switch with the key hole was set to off and I never bothered to try to turn it on. I tried to use my key that turns on the truck to turn the airbag switch to on, but it doesn't go in all the way and doesn't want to turn.

Am I looking at a broken switch in need of replacement or is there another set of keys for that switch. My set of keys that turn on the truck are pretty worn down, so could that the cause?

Thanks all!

 

could be ort at some point the locks or even the airbag switch was replaced.

go to Toyota dealer with your vin number and have them cut you a fresh new key, then retry it

 

Ort?

I'll definitely get a new key cut as that seems to be the cheapest option. I doubt the switch was messed with since the previous owner doesn't do mods of any sort except a truck bed rack.

Thanks, I appreciate it!

 

I'd first try a newly cut key copied from whatever key you already have. It's likely that if the airbag was disabled early on and the primary key used is worn down, then it's not tripping the tumblers right.

I'm sure you've wiggled it quite a bit. You may could try a shot of compressed air into the key hole and some of that silicon lubricant stuff.

 

why copy a worn out key?

the dealer will cut a brand new fresh key using the vin number "not the old worn out key" then he will have a good set of keys for the truck weather that is the problem with the airbag or not.

its not a "electronic chipped" key so its only going to cost a few dollars for a new key at the dealer

 

Thanks, I'll be heading down to the local dealer this Friday to get new keys cut. I also have some powdered graphite lubricant I'll be putting into the keyhole. I'll keep you guys updated.

 

Because most anyone can drive a few minutes to somewhere that'll cut a key. My dealer is across town and I leave out of town. I'd be looking at a good 45m drive there. I can get a key cut on the outskirts of town about 10m away. It may work and it may not. If the OP wants a new dealer cut key then go for it. Problem is, it may not even work in the ignition if it's worn out.

FFS, keaker. Yousa trollin mofro.

 

if the ignition is worn out then the new key cut by Toyota will work much better then the worn out key he has, stop being silly just to argue.

the last time I went local to get a key made from the worn out key I had, walmart made 3 that didn't work and ace made 2 that didnt work and finally the 3rd key did work in the ignition but didn't work for the door so I went to dealer and got a new key made. after I got the good "new" key walmart was able to make keys that did work.

if you have a good key that isn't worn then you can make working copies from it but if your worn out key has issues (or is thought to) it will be worse with the copy made from it because it will NOT be sized correctly. the new key can only be cut in a manner to recreate the worn condition of that key. wear means metal is missing and sliding a gauge along a worn surface wont make the new key have the same size and shape that's missing from your worn key.

there is a HUGE difference in just needing another spare key and having issues where you think your key is too worn out to work correctly

 

The fresh copy from the worn key will have sharp edges. These will need to be worn slightly also for it to work. I have gotten keys made for my vehicles over the years and most copies had to be worked with to make them work. I've had keys made for a 10yo vehicle using a 10yo key and had to make it work. I've had keys made for a 16yo vehicle with a 16yo key and I had to make it work. I've had keys made for a 12yo vehicle with a copy of a copy of a copy and it worked. This last one was my Tacoma a few years ago.

I'm not arguing to be arguing. Most every post you make is a statement of something that is your opinion and you pose it as a matter of fact. As if your word is the law, when in fact there are alternatives. I'm unsubscribed and done here. Deuces.

 

ok, in your reality the worn metal that is missing from the worn key (and the most likely reason the key isnt working in the first place) will magically reappear on the new key made from that worn key, even though that is impossible lol.

 

So I got my worn key copied at the local dealership and tried it out, but no go. I rubbed down the sharp edges with 1000 grit sandpaper and applied dry film graphite lube, but no go.. Brake weight suggested I hit the dashboard and wiggle the key in gently, but still no go... I checked the keyhole out with some picks to probe for a stuck pin or some debris, but nothing stood out to me. Once I have the time to sit by the dealership again, I'll have a new key made using my Tacoma's key code and try again. I'm tempted to just replace it with a toggle switch and call it a day though...heh