bazz54 Posted 16 May Report Posted 16 May I'd like to get a spare key for my Celica (Gen7). Has anyone got any suggestions as to how to do this? Thanks
Infiniteblue Posted 16 May Report Posted 16 May It's been a while since I've had to do this but in principal it's quite easy, buy a blank + get it cut ( make sure it's the right size one obv), then you have to do a couple of different 'pedal + door ' dances to program it-that mite take a few tries + bit of research. Also reprogramming second-hand fob internals is easier too
Dave_Leicester Posted 16 May Report Posted 16 May I need to do the same. I'm down to my last key after my previous key snapped in half in the ignition, making it useless. From my very small amount of research I found the key shell on autowave.co.uk and have heard some key-cutters may be able to do the programming. I'm not sure though. I don't quite understand where I can get the actual internal/button part of the key.
Infiniteblue Posted 16 May Report Posted 16 May I've bought a few new blanks in the past they can be a mixed bag of whether the fob internals will work, a second-hand fob ( yaris s etc of same era mite work too) is easier, programming sequence I think is diy able from memory
slybunda Posted 17 May Report Posted 17 May I'm after a spare key for my wife's MK2 aygo 2015 reg. Now the issue with locksmiths is that they can clone the main key where Toyota dealer will actually program the key as a separate key. I think this can be done with tech stream software but it's something I gonna have to try once I get some time. Since car only came with 1 key but did have 2 keys from new the spare key needs to be removed from the cars programming. The blade is easy part to copy. Apparently reprogramming a different key is easy too for remote central locking control.
Infiniteblue Posted 17 May Report Posted 17 May I'm looking at the mo for another car I've got whilst I'm trying to preserve my Celica miles, I've noticed there are quite a lot of quite inexpensive key programming tools available nowadays
bazz54 Posted 18 May Author Report Posted 18 May 16 hours ago, slybunda said: I'm after a spare key for my wife's MK2 aygo 2015 reg. Now the issue with locksmiths is that they can clone the main key where Toyota dealer will actually program the key as a separate key. I think this can be done with tech stream software but it's something I gonna have to try once I get some time. Since car only came with 1 key but did have 2 keys from new the spare key needs to be removed from the cars programming. The blade is easy part to copy. Apparently reprogramming a different key is easy too for remote central locking control. Sadly, I'm on the wrong side of 70, and so words like streaming and cloning just make my blood run cold 🥶. Also, I live out in the sticks, so the sort of specialist services who can do this sort of work may be hard to find. I wonder if a phone call to the local Toyota dealer might be worthwhile. Otherwise, I guess some internet searching might be useful? 1
bazz54 Posted 18 May Author Report Posted 18 May Oh, perhaps this is not so hard after all; see https://www.timpson.co.uk/services/car-keys Branches at your local major tesco or sainsbury's. A non-remote key is £89 and a universal remote is £149 (looks like they can do the programming in the car park. Manufacturer original key £306. That simple 🤔
slybunda Posted 18 May Report Posted 18 May I'm sure I read on Facebook Toyota dealer charges 130 quid for a non remote key programmed to your car. Will check with dealer I will be with them on Thursday to pick up parts
maizey Posted 19 May Report Posted 19 May - - - - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Don't know if this is of any use to you . . . . i used it to re programme the key modules from second hand key fobs bought off ebay. The second hand ebay module was transferred to the newly cut key for the car. This is a guide I have used sucessfully 3 times.It's a lot of messing about and any incorrect step will require starting from scratch. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
bazz54 Posted 19 May Author Report Posted 19 May My particular circumstances are that I still have the two original keys supplied with the car. Long story short, is that my Gen7 is now in my Will and I'd like to give the recipient at least a basic non-remote key now while I'm still around, just to be safe. Sorry to get a bit morbid 🙁. I think I'll give Timpsons a try. 1 1
Dave_Leicester Posted 8 June Report Posted 8 June On 19/05/2026 at 16:10, bazz54 said: My particular circumstances are that I still have the two original keys supplied with the car. Long story short, is that my Gen7 is now in my Will and I'd like to give the recipient at least a basic non-remote key now while I'm still around, just to be safe. Sorry to get a bit morbid 🙁. I think I'll give Timpsons a try. Hi. I've been to x2 different Timpsons in the last week and both have confirmed..... £149 for brand new key with remote. No programming required (I asked both shops to confirm this). £90 for new non-remote key. Or if supplying the casing yourself then a bit cheaper as don't need full key. Hope this helps. I'll be trying this myself in the coming weeks so will update if I do so before you do. Good luck.
slybunda Posted 8 June Report Posted 8 June Timson saying no programming required means it's cloning your existing key.
Dave_Leicester Posted 8 June Report Posted 8 June 2 hours ago, slybunda said: Timson saying no programming required means it's cloning your existing key. Is that bad? I have a fully-working key and the OP doesn't want the remote version.
Dave_Leicester Posted Tuesday at 16:14 Report Posted Tuesday at 16:14 10 hours ago, slybunda said: It will work fine it's just not ideal way to do it. Can I ask why, and what are the alternatives? Thanks.
slybunda Posted Wednesday at 16:06 Report Posted Wednesday at 16:06 I think it's to do with clone keys not having their own code entry in ECU. Not sure how much difference that makes but it's just what I read in Toyota owners club forum. Iv order a replacement key for the MK2 aygo now. Key with cut blade only no transponder cost 12.50 Inc post. Will get a transponder and manually code it myself Just need the key to open the door incase wife leaves the key inside or something else dum happens
Dave_Leicester Posted Wednesday at 16:35 Report Posted Wednesday at 16:35 (edited) Sounds a great price. I just got back from Timpsons with 2 new keys, although I found 2 additional internal parts in my house that still worked so I didn't need any cloning or programming. Came back with 2 new keys (the shells are much sturdier than the original ones so shouldn't snap on me again! Also no need for screwdriver with these ones). Cost me £80 all-in but it's still less than I was expecting to pay. Glad you got sorted too. @bazz54 Couple of options here for you then. Timpsons is easy and convenient, but the more expensive option. Edited Wednesday at 16:37 by Dave_Leicester
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