Flat Key

[MadMax]

I have an 08 hatchback with manual locks, and have always kept a flat key in my wallet for every car I've owned since I got one with a mid-80s BMW I bought in Germany back in 1995.

I am having a hard time finding anyone with flat keys that will fit the Yaris. I've been to Lowe’s and Home Depot, WalMart as well as a few auto parts stores, and I can’t find anyone who has flat key blanks for a Toyota!

I've been told that the Yaris keys have chips in them, but as I don't have an alarm or ignition disabler, I have my doubts.

Also, please don’t recommend the dealer, as I am trying to keep this under $40! :eek:

Cheers! M2

[b_hickman11]

Are you just wanting a key to get into your door in case you lock your keys in your car?

[tuckevalastin]

not exactly sure what u are looking for but I do know that from getting an extra key from my dealer that not all Yarii have chips, mine didnt and i have manual locks also, and my extra key cost me $3

[Shroomster]

if you need a blank non rubber head (read flat key) p/m me and I'll see what i can do...

as long as the car does not have an ignition immobilizer then you can use a flat key...

[yarswiss]

I also keep a spare flat in my wallet. I just went to the dealer and they cut me a new key for like 7 bucks.

[voodoo22]

When we bought our Yaris the only way you could get a non-flat key was if you got keyless entry.

[Phaeton]

Just go to your local hardware store, I made mine for $1.99. As long as there is not a chip in the key it's super cheap.

[Bob_VT]

90% of the Yaris key systems are NOT chipped keys. You can get a key cut just about anywhere. Buy a regular cut key and cut the plastic off. It will fit in your wallet better and still open AND start the car.

Do not let them tell you that a base yaris has a chipped key.... that's BS.

[floydisrock]

When I have keys made I see my local lock shop.
They do a much better job than the schmucks at home depot.

[PaidTimeOff]

if you check your manual, they differentiate the designs of the chipped and non-chipped keys.

[*MAD DOG*]

I had a key cut that would just open the door and i keep that in my wallet. It was just a standard blank and only cost about $5. Any "good" locksmith should have a Toyota blank.

[ddongbap]

I have an 08 hatchback with manual locks, and have always kept a flat key in my wallet for every car I've owned since I got one with a mid-80s BMW I bought in Germany back in 1995.

I am having a hard time finding anyone with flat keys that will fit the Yaris. I've been to Lowe’s and Home Depot, WalMart as well as a few auto parts stores, and I can’t find anyone who has flat key blanks for a Toyota!

I've been told that the Yaris keys have chips in them, but as I don't have an alarm or ignition disabler, I have my doubts.

Also, please don’t recommend the dealer, as I am trying to keep this under $40! :eek:

Cheers! M2E30? I've had 3 of 'em. Badass car.

[MadMax]

E30? I've had 3 of 'em. Badass car.

Agreed! Had two myself, the first took a Land Rover head-on and I still walked away from the accident. It was why I bought the second. Unfortunately, it was German-specs and I could not bring it back to the States...:cry:

Cheers! M2

[b_hickman11]

I got my flat key at Wal-Mart. And yours should have car with a plastic wallet key that looks like a credit card.

[Phaeton]

I happen to manage an Ace Hardware store. We do a pretty good job of cutting keys. My store has a 97% accuracy rating on key reproduction.
Customer surveys say so anyway lol.

[MadMax]

I've tried several WalMarts without success (although they were able to do a flat key for my Jeep). There is a new Toyota dealership not far from where I work, I am going to stop by there on my way home and see what they can do. If not, then I will try ACe Hardware, although there is only one left in all of San Antonio and it's not that close to where I live or work!

Cheers! M2

[Phaeton]

Any hardware store would probably work.

[MadMax]

$12.99 with tax at the stealership! Highway robbery!

Cheers! M2

[Sodium Duck]

The price of convenience, you gotta pay to play.

[Shroomster]

$12.99 with tax at the stealership! Highway robbery!

Cheers! M2


BY THE WAY did you get it done?



lol I've actually found that you can negotiate AT THE PARTS COUNTER I never pay the full price for anything , from fluids to nuts and bolts and brackets....I usually chatter with the person a little bit and ask if I can maybe get like 10-20% off because we all know markup at dealers is crazy just ask member ROCKLAND TOYOTA

[b_hickman11]

The price of convenience, you gotta pay to play.

Convenience? My local dealer is 30 miles away....Wal-Mart is 1/4 mile away!

[cabinfevrr]

Do not let them tell you that a base yaris has a chipped key.... that's BS.

depends on your region, in canada, EVERY yaris has an immobilizer regardless of options and trim level.

[MadMax]

Yeah, I paid it; grudgingly so! It is a plain, flat key that shouldn't cost more than 2-3 bucks cut; but I hate the thought of not having a spare key in my wallet as I have manual locks and I get into the habit of flipping them close everytime I get out of the car. Sometimes I have to double-check to make sure I didn't just lock my keys inside of it!

As it being the price of convenience, that is pure and unadulterated bullshit! There is nothing that justifies the 4x increase in price. It is why I hate to go to dealerships unless they are doing the work on their nickel. For my money, I go to my trusted mechanic!

Cheers! M2

[pixiedixie862]

i think you can contact AAA and they have one that goes inside your wallet

[the_boss]

depends on your region, in canada, EVERY yaris has an immobilizer regardless of options and trim level.

ehh don't want to argue but mine doesn't have an immobilizer and it's a 07 plain basic with power door lock on it...and no chip in the key and I live in NB