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Switchblade Key

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Phuket, Mar 3, 2012.

  1. Mar 3, 2012 at 9:40 AM
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    Phuket

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    Has anyone seen one for a Tacoma? I drove my dad's Audi A4 and it had the switchblade key, I thought it would be cool for a taco:cool:

    pic of audi key for reference:
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  2. Mar 3, 2012 at 1:19 PM
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    I do see some after market stuff like this.
     
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    There was a thread somewhere about it, like a key fob or something...let me look...
     
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    thats cool for those that don't have the keyless entry already, idk i just thought it would be really high speed if we could get switchblade keys
     
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    I like the switch blades batter as well. I checked ebay and nothing said it was compatible with the tacoma. My dad has the fob style for his bmw and I like that, its just a little bulky. the one I liked above looks MUCH slimmer. Check the dealership though. They would be able to put you in the right direction.
     
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    will do, i've never seen this for taco's before. our key is a little bigger than the Audi where the grooves are
     
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    Just check out www.ikeyless.com it looks like they have a switchblade key for the Tacoma.
     
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    I have one left over form a group buy I did awhile back. PM me if you want to buy it.


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  11. Mar 3, 2012 at 6:54 PM
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  13. Mar 3, 2012 at 7:00 PM
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    that one wont work for second gens, FYI
     
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    Ok, the scoops on the TRD Switchblade key.

    I did a group buy On CT about 5 Years ago. I tried searching all of my past emails and cant find any info on the seller. Like I said, have one left still in the plastic if anyone wants it. These will only work for a 1st gen Taco and early model Toyotas that dont have the transponder.
     
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    yep! i didnt realize it wasn't programmable.:(
     
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