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OK, here goes... The locksmith had to decode the key blade before making a copy as the valet key was quite worn. This took a while, but once he had the code he cut a copy on a blank key. The system he used was 'Instacode' software and 'Viper' hardware. He told me it would only cut a key from...

Seems a lot to pay, but it will provide a complete solution. My LC came with only the valet key, no fob. I found a fob and matching keyless remote module on ebay and was able to swap it with the original module and it works perfectly - plug and play! A relief to be free of the key in the...

Will do.

Rang Toyota service and they recommended a locksmith who told me he can't reset the ECU or create a master, but he can replicate the valet key (and transponder) for $220. I don't mind not having a 'master' key - I don't need to lock the glovebox. I'll go down this path and put the stuff I bought...

I will try my best, but the dealership runs like a processing plant - customer drop-off is in a separate building to the servicing area. Your vehicle gets driven away and then returned after service. Don't like it, but it's my nearest dealer.

Yeah, I think I'll probably have to. Got Friday off, might take it to Toyota then. I'll post results!

Where is the immobilizer ECU in a 1999 FZJ105 Great forum! Usual story, last year I purchased a 1999 Landcruiser FZJ105 Snowy (Australian) from a dealer, and I only have the valet key (checked it using Charley's instructions). The key is a like a 4cs Landcruiser 100 Ignition Key, but with a...