Master Key and fob stolen

Long time reader hear on Tacoma world but this is my first post. I found several threads that partially address my situation but wanted to get some personal feedback.

My wife’s vehicle (04 4Runner) was broken into while we at church services a couple weeks ago. They stole her purse, checkbook, etc. They also got a set of keys to my 06 Tacoma which included one of the two master keys and the keyless entry remote. Worst case scenario and my greatest fear is the thief comes and steals my truck since they know where I live now.

I spoke with the dealer and was quoted $120 to wipe and re-key the ignition and an additional $930 to replace the two door locks...

Ive got a $500 deductible for my renter’s policy and was told by the Insurance company that the keys would fall under “stolen property” and not comprehensive coverage for my Tacoma policy ( which is only $100).

So I’m trying to see if I can handle this myself...I’ve looked at purchasing a set of new blank chipped keys and this OBDII key programmer but I’m not sure if it will “wipe” all the existing keys when I go to program the two new master keys?
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I’ve programmed additional spare keys for my wife’s 04 4Runner in the past using the quirky opening/closing the door and turning the ingtion on/off method but I know nothing about erasing the existing ignition keys from the vehicle’s ECU and programming a completely new one.

As for the door locks, even if I am able to find a matching set of cylinder locks for both the driver and passenger door, will the changing of these locks interfere with the keyless entry system? Is there also a way to “wipe” the existing keyless remote and program a new one so that the thief has no way to unlock the vehicle whatsoever?


Any advice is greatly appreciated. I’ve been sleeping with one eye open ever since the robbery and So anxious and paranoid to get this issue resolved. Thanks

 

So the only thing I have experience with is one of those little orange boxes. It’s been a couple years, but I’m 99% certain that only the keys you work with in one sitting will get programmed. In other words, yes it does wipe the immobilizer memory. If my memory is right, I had to repeat the process two or three times on my old 2nd gen because I kept forgetting one of the three keys (two black and one grey). It only wipes and reprograms, doesn’t add any new slots.

Hopefully someone can chime in on the rest! Sorry to hear about that man.

 

Removing the door locks is SUPER easy. Removing the ignition lock is relatively easy, but there is a trick to it. Take all your locks and keys to a good locksmith and tell them to cut a couple notches deeper and then rekey the locks to match. As for the fobs, there is only a certain number of fobs that can be programmed. Program all the slots with your existing fobs. Problem solved. Very little cost.

 

“Tell em the law’s coming. You tell em I’m coming, and hell’s coming with me!”

 

I see no reason to re key the truck. Just get the fob changed out. And when the truck is paired with the new keys the old fobs will not work.

No need to spend that level of money for a situation that is statistically unlikely to happen.

The thief is highly unlikely to come steal the truck.

I would never have a dealer do the work. A local locksmith can do all you listed for you for probably less than the dealer is charging for just the fob.

 

After making your choice on the fix, don't go to church anymore

 

If you want to make it so the thief can't steal your truck, you can do it electronically or mechanically. If you choose to do it electronically, the thief can still unlock your truck and steal your sandwiches.

Although the risk associated with doing nothing is low, that possibility is always out there. Some of these dirtbags will steal anything if they have the opportunity.

 

Question is...
Which guy at your church now has your keys?
;-)

 

I would think if he stole the purse and check book. The thief knows your address. So the chances are high that they would come for the truck.

 

Next time don't leave the purse in the car, or at least cover it up.

 

Thanks for the help everyone. Definitely not going the stealership route. I just spoke with a reputable locksmith and I’m waiting to hear back on a quote.

Re-keying the ignition is my #1 priority and if all possible I’d like to program a new key fob and replace the door locks.

They only key fob I had was the one that was stolen.

I’m leaning towards the locksmith route since they’re the professional but the quote I get will determine that.

 

Like I mentioned, there is no reason to replace any of the locks. Rekeying your existing locks is a walk in the park for any competent locksmith. Removing the door locks is a 2 minute job. Removing the ignition lock requires a few more screws to be removed, and then perform the magic trick.

Also, if they are going to give you a quote for all new keys, the price is going to be high. As I mentioned, you just need a couple of the notches on your keys cut deeper.

 

10-4 Thanks again. We’ll see what the locksmith says

 

I would just stay armed and be on the look out.

 

You’d think Jesus would have prevented this, huh

 

One thing I wanted to add, based on my experience, adding a new key fob DOES NOT erase the currently programmed ones. It’s sort of like an older garage door opener where the remote learns the truck, not the other way around. When I made a new key with the orange doodad I also made a new remote, and all the existing remotes still worked. The only thing that got wiped was the imobilizer chips, since in that case, the truck learns the chips.

TLDR, orange doodad wiped all immobilizers, adding new fob through the regular door lock button dance simply added a new slot (all old remotes still work). At least in my ‘05 TRDOR.

 

Had a low life scum break into my truck and steal alot a of my stuff plus a spare key and fob hidden in a backpack. Insurance wouldn't cover the spare key and fob either. Ended up having the dealership cut me a new key for $45 and then took a new job on the West coast.

 

Thanks for the additional input - I’ll keep that in mind. I think I’m going to have a locksmith re-key the door locks and ignition. I might look at an aftermarket car alarm if I’m still paranoid after that.