HDJ80 Key Replacement (1 Viewer)

[toadshade]

I have been looking around for topics on a factory key replacement for my HDJ80. I went to my local Toyo dealer and they told me they simply couldn't do it there. The key is pretty unique I guess and they neither have the blank nor the cutting tools. I have the original VIN matching key blank that came with my cruiser. Any ideas? I have not heard back from Toyota yet. Their customer service seems to be lacking.

 

[BILT4ME]

I have been looking around for topics on a factory key replacement for my HDJ80. I went to my local Toyo dealer and they told me they simply couldn't do it there. The key is pretty unique I guess and they neither have the blank nor the cutting tools. I have the original VIN matching key blank that came with my cruiser. Any ideas? I have not heard back from Toyota yet. Their customer service seems to be lacking.

Pics of the key style?

 

[toadshade]

This is the original that came with my truck. I was actually shocked when I found out the owner still had it. The keys I use for it are copies though. The originals are gone. They don't work great on the doors so it was a nice reason to get a Viper keyless entry installed.

 

[Rifleman]

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[dan1554]

A Lexus dealership should be able to do it.

 

[toadshade]

Rifleman, yeah it looks like he won't cut the profile type key. But Dan1554, as for the Lexus dealer, I just heard about that. I am going to give them a try. I would much rather have a factory cut key. With any luck, they can do it by VIN or key number. I think it would be kinda funny to have a Lexus key in my old Cruiser. I have a Lexus steering wheel in my '95. It would be a fitting trend.

 

[BILT4ME]

Rifleman, yeah it looks like he won't cut the profile type key. But Dan1554, as for the Lexus dealer, I just heard about that. I am going to give them a try. I would much rather have a factory cut key. With any luck, they can do it by VIN or key number. I think it would be kinda funny to have a Lexus key in my old Cruiser. I have a Lexus steering wheel in my '95. It would be a fitting trend.

The lexus dealer MAY tell you to pound sand even with the VIN, as the HDJ was not originally in the USA market.

Maybe bring a box of the best donuts with you........

 

[toadshade]

Ha! Good idea. Basically what I got from Toyota.

 

[J2P]

The key is a sidewinder and it was used in later Lexus models because it is more of a theft deterrent. Only difference is Lexus also has a chip in the key. I have read that you can buy chipless blanks cheaply online.

 

[BILT4ME]

Some locksmiths could cut your key. Especially since you have the blank and the master.

 

[toadshade]

Yeah I haven’t found anyone yet that can do it. I still haven’t been to Lexus. I plan on going this weekend.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Ebay just take a picture 2 - $20

 

[Tim Collier]

I bought an HDJ80 in Italy whilst stationed there. Then, a Gypsy (no, really!) smashed the window and made off with my wife's purse. (the Italian Carabineri recovered the purse, minus cash, with a phone call- go figure) but then I was faced with repairing a door lock cylinder, also damaged. Then, I find that Italian law does not allow fro re-keying door lock cylinders. USAA sent me a new lock cylinder, which I had re-keyed in the US on a visit. Pertinent to you- the locksmith made me an extra key with an LX450 key blank, in about an hour. No chip, but then again, I don't have any chips in the 1991 anyhow. Hope that long winded story helps.

 

[toadshade]

Just a follow up. People are gonna think I'm fancy now. Lexus did it right away and used the vehicle key code so it is a factory key. $42. So a little pricey but it is worth having a factory key I think.