Lost key on JDM HDJ81 Land Cruiser

[Where's Rudolf?]

Hiya all,

I lost my only key to an HDJ81 Land Cruiser, and am wondering what to do after I heard from Toyota Japan, that they will not cut a key for a vehicle outside of the country. I have not tried Toyota Canada yet, but figured that since they are usually not too JDM friendly, and their computers do not recognize JDM stuff, that it would be pointless. I do not have the number on the key, just the VIN on the vehicle.

Any suggestions? I guess I could replace the ignition, but am unsure if it is the same as CDM part, or if I would need to get the part from Japan.

Any bright ideas would be appreciated fellow cruiserheads! Thanks!

[canucksafari]

Try a Toyota dealership. I think the Surrey dealership has been helpful to JDM owners in the past. I don't suppose you have the key code in your documentation somewhere? If so, any good locksmith can cut you a new key from this code for around $30-$50.

[wussyPup]

The early US 80 series use a different key than the early JDM 80s.

The early JDM 80s use the same key as the LX450s; aftermarket replacement partno by ILCO is LXP90-P

[coyote69atthelake]

I only have 1 key for HDJ81, have you had any luck finding some with the equipment to cut a key for you?

[Martin White]

I'm not certain if they can help or not, but ATEB is VERY experienced with the HDJ81 and they may be able to help you.

[wussyPup]

a couple of success stories in Calgary and Victoria here: http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-te...ement-key.html

[dweisger]

Go to Lexus, don't waste your time with Toyota. They will likely have a smith they will recommend to you. I had go to Edmonton Canada Data Safe Fireproof Data Safe Storage Fireproof Data Safe Data Safe Storage (Edmonton)as they were the only ones in the area who can cut a key that style (special machine required). I had my key and they made copies for me. I don't know what they would do for rig with no key. Best of luck.
DW