Chipped Duplicate Key source???

I have a 2013 and need a duplicate key cut
Is dealer my only choice?

Locksmith want $165 -

Thanks

 

Brought my generic brand chipped key to Lowe. I got lucky The girl cut it for free .

 

Did it need to be programmed?

 

Subbed. I also have a 13 that i just bought that came with only 1 chipped key. Looking for a good spare as well

 

Look up key.me, they are little kiosks that copy keys. I don't know if they will work with a tacoma, but I was able to make a duplicate of my wife's Corolla key with chip. Don't remember what it cost but it was less than dealership. The machine will scan your key and they will program and mail the copy later. The key is saved in the system so you can order another in the future even if you don't have the original.

 

My Ace Hardware cut me two yesterday - both turned over the engine - but the engine wouldn't start because no chip.

 

Yes. Method to program might be little different between year of your truck.

 

Here the thread
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/tacoma-key-programming.238286/

 

Kinda off topic, but is there a good place to get a new remote? Mine only came with one, and I'd love to have a spare.

 

Im curious about this as well..

 

About $7 eat off EBay . Generic brand chipped key and remote . Have to program it to your truck.

 

Where do you go to program it?

 

Instructions should come with the key.

 

I think its pretty involved. Remember reading a thread, need a seperate programmer that plugs into the truck then follow 67 steps, jump on one leg and hopefully it works.

 

I just made a new spare for my '14 a couple weeks ago, in total it cost me less than $40 and an hour of my time.

I bought a "G" chipped key and an ODB2 scanner with the TIS software. The key description says it's for a 2010 but I knew I needed a "G" key and I confirmed the part # would work for my truck.

$35 2010 Toyota "G" Chip Master Transponder Key (Factory Original - NEW)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0089KNIZ2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00W97K7O6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Took the key to Home Depot and had the guy cut it (did it for free) when I had a new spare key made for my house.

Instructions that were included were a bit vague but I was able to figure it out without too much trouble. Once I had it connected to my truck it took less than 5 minutes to program the new key.

As an added bonus I was able to turn off the seat belt chime since my dealer wouldn't do it for me.

 

I used this
FICBOX Vehicle OBD II OBDII OBD2 All in1 Programmer 4D CHIP and Smart Key Maker Keymaker For Toyota Lexus https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UUOTNZ4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Ecqazb42E0AKF

 

pretty sure you can get chipped keys cut and programmed at lowes, home depot, or walmart, i think it's like $40

 

I think it depends on the key. They didn't have any "G" chip keys that would work with my truck when I looked

 

The link shows I bought this very same key a year ago and it works, fyi. As says above listing inaccurate says 2010 worked fine for 2015

 

This is the 2 pack of fobs that worked for me as well.

$24 KeylessOption Keyless Entry Remote Control Car Key Fob Replacement for GQ43VT20T (Pack of 2)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KTHXO2U/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1