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fantic

fantic

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Some how my youngest son has lost every key to the BJ73 that I have. It is sitting in the pool parking lot locked up right now. Can a US dealer cut a key off of the vin? What are my options?
 
fantic said:
What are my options?
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If you know any 60 or 7* series owners, their keys may fit. There is not a lot of variation in the pre 1990 keys
 
I tried my 40 and 80 series keys. They don't fit in lock. I guess I could get in some how and at least get it home. What is the easiest way to break in with out damage?
 
Please refer to post #2 for the solution.
 
fantic said:
I tried my 40 and 80 series keys. They don't fit in lock. I guess I could get in some how and at least get it home. What is the easiest way to break in with out damage?
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And do you have mobile locksmiths that come to you. They can usually open it up and dismantle the ignition lock. Then they can connect a manual switch to start it.
 
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Thanks for the replies. I live in rural area and unfortunately no locksmiths within 40 mi. I'll just get it opened and pull it home. And after I totally dissemble it to get to the cylinder he will have found the keys.
 
Is your BJ73 LHD or RHD? On my 1978 HJ45 (RHD) the information was contained within the LEFT door mechanism.
Perhaps it varies per model?
 
Mine is RHD. Can I see the numbers by just taking off the door panel? Or do I have to remove the cylinder?
 
The cylinder needs to be removed from the door. The number is stamped on the side, IE "K2347".

My experience has been that it is stamped on the right-hand-side door cylinder but Gun Runner's post above indicates that there is a possibility it will be on the left side in a RHD vehicle.

Once the cylinder is out simply take it to a Toyota dealer and have them cut a key. You can test it then and there in the cylinder you brought with you.
 
@cruiserdan .... "is stamped on the right-hand-side door cylinder but Gun Runner's post above indicates that there is a possibility it will be on the left side in a RHD vehicle."
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If you can't get to a Toyota dealer but can get your code. Let me know and I can give you the depth cuts based on your code, any locksmith can cut based on those depths. I've got a decode chart I'd be happy to put to use :D
 
Thanks Kurt. Some kids were complaining that there was broken glass in the pool and their feet were getting cut. So they sent in divers to check it out. One of the items they found was my set of keys. Already drug it home and getting ready to take it apart.
 
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At least it's just the keys. It could be worse. :)
 
TonyP said:
Bumping this. @beno do you have the full lock set part number and/or a place where I can order from for an HZJ75 Troopy? I tried to order 6900560641C0 from Amayama but they're saying it's unavailable. Looking to swap out every keyed lock in the Troopy including the ignition.
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@TonyP I put new locks in my PZJ70. The full set for that which includes the ignition for a diesel was not available, only the gasser version is available as a kit. So I ordered the gasser set (before I knew this and it was actually on accident and how I figured this out) and then I had to order the ignition separate. So I have two keys for my truck, ign. & doors.

You don't need the diesel ignition in your v8 Troopy, I have a spare new gasser ignition with key. The diesel ign. has a "glow" selection.

Cheers
 
Unfortunately there are dozens & dozens of different cylinder sets for the 7x Series Cruisers, even a given year/model Cruiser could have 12 different variants depending on the package, number of fuel doors, presence of glove box door lock, spare lock, etc. As such, too diluted for much aftermarket sets and Toyota has discontinued many (most?) of them. Nearly all of the cylinders are available individually, a good locksmith or Cruiserhead with the tools/patience can rekey to match. I've rekeyed a handful over the years, kindve neat but arduous process.

Fwiw not all diesels have the glow position, in fact most don't. None of my 70's have had it, they glow in the run position based on time. In those cases the same cylinder fits thrngas models.
 
cruiseroutfit said:
Unfortunately there are dozens & dozens of different cylinder sets for the 7x Series Cruisers, even a given year/model Cruiser could have 12 different variants depending on the package, number of fuel doors, presence of glove box door lock, spare lock, etc. As such, too diluted for much aftermarket sets and Toyota has discontinued many (most?) of them. Nearly all of the cylinders are available individually, a good locksmith or Cruiserhead with the tools/patience can rekey to match. I've rekeyed a handful over the years, kindve neat but arduous process.

Fwiw not all diesels have the glow position, in fact most don't. None of my 70's have had it, they glow in the run position based on time. In those cases the same cylinder fits thrngas models.
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I've rekeyed my old BMW locks, it's very easy. I'm just wanting to replace the inevitable worn bits inside the 70s mechanism from 600k of hard use that a simple rekey won't fix. But it's not a huge priority. I'll keep digging.
 
My PZJ70 ignition doesn’t have the glow position.

Also the PZJ70 doesnt have the locking glove box like my FJ73 does. PZJ70 does have that spare lock though.

I guess every cruiser is a mixed bag when it comes to locks, ignition and keys.
 
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