Key Code Info

[doug720]

I have my key code off the PS door lock barrel. Are the codes 4 numbers long? Ie., 2234? Not longer and no letters?

I cleaned up the barrel, but all I saw was just four numbers..

Can someone post an example of a made up code combination?

Thanks

Doug

 

[Landpimp]

4 is it

heck there are only few dozen key codes for any 1980's toyota........they could have just used 2 digits

 

[doug720]

I thought it was four numbers, but I found a post that mentioned a letter also?

Thanks

 

[Landpimp]

you may be right, I know the 77 fj40 I got last year had a K in the code

 

[Freewheel]

my HJ60 has a K and 4 numbers

 

[doug720]

I looked again at the passenger side key barrel key code area with a magnifying glass. There could be a very faint "K", but I can't tell if it's just a scratch. There are 4 numbers, ie., 1234 clear and sharp.

Can anyone confirm a USA FJ60 1985 +/- key code?

Does it start with a letter? Which one?

I'm preparing to seal my door panel with a self stick liner after installing sound deadener. I'm using a thin sound sheet under the interior door card, so I don't want to go back in anytime soon.

Thanks

 

[doug720]

I found some info on what the key code for 1985 USA FJ60 should be.

It should have a "K" then 4 numbers - Example - K1234

I can't find the K on mine, but I will assume it should have been there.

 

[Spike Strip]

Should have the "K" + 4 if it's a stock lock.

FWIW, I had a hell of a time getting a key cut at the dealer. I gave up after 3 tries. I even took them the old-style all metal Toyota blank (TR33) cuz they didn't have one (at two dealers in SFV).

I had much MUCH better luck finding an old skool lock an key guy to recode a new lock cylinder and door set. These old non-theft tumbers are apparently really simple, if you know what you're doing.

 

[doug720]

I don't need new keys, and our 60 still has the stock locks which all work. I wanted the info for/if needed in the future.

I have used a local lock smith for years and all the keys they have cut work fine. I give the locks a shot of graphite every couple of years and knock on wood, they keep working.

 

[Spike Strip]

Yeah, my 60 has the original Ignition and door locks and keys. I give 'em a spritz every now and then, too.

The lock work I had done was for a 60 that had missing keys when I bought it and I had to remove the tumbler assy to get it home.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

u still need OEM keys cut to CODE W/ dealer computer code cutting machine ?

shoot me a PM , I can help U out

 

[g-man]

my dealer did it for free. I just picked up some blanks at the hardware store. May need so fine steel wool or emery cloth to clean the grime off the flat side of the lock cylinder to see the numbers.