Spare keys 2015

I always like to have spare keys made for a new car but the hardware store told me that they couldn't duplicate it??? Oh its a 2015

 

Believe we have a chip in the key in the big plastic part

 

You have an immobilzer in the vehicle. Look on the metal of the key right where it meets the black handle. It will either have a O or a G

 

This

 

They can cut you a blank to get into the truck if you locked the keys in, but that key wont start the vehicle.

I leave a spare hidden in a magnetic box.

 

You can have a good locksmith make you a spare including programming the G chip. It is not as cheap as a non chipped key but a locksmith will be less expensive than the dealer.
Places like hardware stores, Walmart and Home Depot normally will not copy a coded chipped key. Some kind of liability because there are a few high end modern cars that will lock up the ignition system requiring a tow to the dealer if a non chipped key is used to try to start the car.

 

Here
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/all-in-one-remote-key-gq43vt20t.346771/

A Locksmith MUST have the right programmer and know how. The Stealership is $100+ for many folks not counting the cost of a key. I got a flip key for $65 and programmed for $40.

 

Doesn't have to be a locksmith. If you purchased a chipped key (G or O depending on your vehicle) and can access your vehicle's Key Registration Utility, you can add the new key to your vehicle's register after authenticating with a mast key. I think taco's can store 5 unique keys within the registry. Write-up I did here when I purchased one of neneago's keys: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/neneagos-all-in-one-remote-key-review.349407/

Edit: I'm sure this may be too techie for some, just pointing out there are DIY alternatives to a locksmith/dealer.

 

Yeah, just inquired before buying Neneago's keys. Basic cost of key and fob at dealership with programming would be $180-$200 at stealership. Cutting and programming though, $50 for the half hour of labor so I'll have them do two keys. Ends up being about $75 a key/fob which isn't terrible...

Cheers

 

I had a couple made at the dealer I bought my 2015 from since they offered me a discount on purchases and took it to my local dealer that I get it serviced at and they programmed them for free at the first 5K.

 

Ill pay anyone to get me a flip key up and running in Vancouver BC!