Cloned Keys for 2006?

Well I joined because I just bought a 06 Tacoma a week ago, it only came with one key, and that just happens to be the valet key. I have the engine immobilizer in my truck. I really don't want to pay the dealer price for a key that will start my truck if I don't have to.

What are my options?

 

check your local locksmith.

 

Just had a spare key made at my local locksmith for $50. The dealer wanted $150.

 

Did you have the master key or the valet key?

 

O.P says he only has the 1 valet key.

 

I drive my truck with the grey key all the time, never noticed any difference between the two.

 

Master

 

Lowe's told me it's about $40.

 

Exactly. The poster I quoted had the master key. I don't believe you can make a key from a valet key. It can unlock the doors and crank the engine, but not start it(the key made from a valet key).

 

That is correct, my only problem is the difficulty getting a copy that will start the vehicle. I want to clone the valet key and then keep it in my safe in case I ever lose my key.

 

I found a locksmith to clone a key for me, not 15 minutes later I get a call from the lot I bought my truck from and they finally relented that they do owe me a master key.

 

The locksmith was able to clone a key from the valet key?

 

He said that he was able to, but it would just be another valet key. I never went in because I got the call from the dealer that they relented and would make me a master key.