No spare key

I've looked for a thread on this but I can't find one. I got an 06 with only one key. Lowe's cut a "Toyota" key for me for $3. It unlocks the doors and turns the ignition, but the car won't start -- so stock keys must have a transponder. Called my local Toyota dealer and they want $240 to cut me a spare key. That's ridiculous. I did find a website (Toyota Parts Deal) that will sell me the blank for $19.47. Does anyone have any better suggestions?

 

Ace Hardware has the keys and fobs available. They can program it to work properly for half of what Toyota wants.

 

Thanks. I will take a look.

 

Normally the $240 includes the programming of the transponder. If you buy the blank you can take it to a locksmith and see what they charge to cut and program it for you but it can still be pricey.

 

I think there are 2 different keys that were used on Tacomas.
My 07’ has “.” On the key later years had a “G”, I think?
They have to be programmed with a scan type tool.

Anyways, see here
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/tacoma-key-programming.238286/

 

How did you not find a thread on this? There's dozens.