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[Bumgardner]

I have a 2000 Land Cruiser and my keys are breaking. I had one brake about 6 months ago and now the other one has started to crack.

I was wondering if there is anywhere to order the plastic housing that the key and transponder mount in? Or do I just have to order a new key?

 

[APKhaos]

I have a 2000 Land Cruiser and my keys are breaking. I had one brake about 6 months ago and now the other one has started to crack.

I was wondering if there is anywhere to order the plastic housing that the key and transponder mount in? Or do I just have to order a new key?

Its a chronic problem. The case sheels are weak, and they ALL break after a while. Replacement shells are cheap, and its a simple matter to have the blades cut to match your original key [keep the original and always use that as the master for cutting] and to transfer the remote module over to the new shell.

Do a search on 'key shell' Last time I bought them I paid around $4 each on eBay. They are every bit as good as the OEM shells, and last just as long.

 

[Intre9id]

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=300830160622

Mine arrived this morning

 

[mgilvan]

My key shell broke last night
I saw these todays , has anyone tried them before?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-FJ-Land-Cruiser-Camry-3-Buttons-Remote-Key-Case-Shell-Cover-Uncut-Blade/271430965529?_trksid=p2050601.c100085.m2372&_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=20140211132617&meid=8386329706488917987&pid=100085&prg=20140211132617&rk=2&rkt=4&sd=200699117840&clkid=8386331197778016887&_qi=RTM1562570

 

[options2]

Please pressure / email these guys to make a Toyota version. The more requests they get, the more likely they are to get them made. Thanks.

http://www.eternitykey.com/video

 

[mgilvan]

^^ ok , lol, in time being that doesnt help me . dealer sells blank shells with no toyota mark on it

 

[options2]

The ebay one should work fine, but will probably break again.....as even the OEM ones do. So its kinda a short term fix. So you could order one and email eternitykey.

 

[sdnative]

keep the original and always use that as the master for cutting

I disagree. Having the key cut from the VIN will give better results. A key will wear over time and having a new key cut off of that will get you a new worn key. I have done both and the VIN cut key is much smoother in the cylinders.

 

[timer00]

Lucky for me I have both key fobs from the 2nd owner of my 00 I just got and they are in good condition yet.. I already told my wife be gentle with twisting in the ignition haha. My old GS400 key fobs were decidedly more robust, curse you Toyota!

 

[options2]

I disagree. Having the key cut from the VIN will give better results. A key will wear over time and having a new key cut off of that will get you a new worn key. I have done both and the VIN cut key is much smoother in the cylinders.

This x 2. Had my new OEM cut by VIN and it was noticeable different than the ones I got with the truck. The fresh cut works great. The only thing I did to make me feel better was to have them test the cut on a $4 dollar all metal key first. Since the OEM remote key is a little more $$$ LOL

 

[options2]

Lucky for me I have both key fobs from the 2nd owner of my 00 I just got and they are in good condition yet.. I already told my wife be gentle with twisting in the ignition haha. My old GS400 key fobs were decidedly more robust, curse you Toyota!

Yes, lucky you.

 

[patrickfinley]

I've had issues with the Ebay cheap keys. The remote doesn't fit inside well. I've also noticed that the Ebay key only lasts a few months before it snaps. Try to find OEM blank on ebay. It'll cost a little more but will last longer and the remote fits better inside.

 

[options2]

I just got the OEM from beno. I wanna say $125 - $150 for the remote key. I have had it since 2011 and it hasn't broke yet. So might be better than eBay keys in the long run, plus it came with the remote part too.

 

[sdnative]

You can get the OEM housing with blank key, back cover and screw from CDAN and others, and transfer the chip from the old to the new.

 

[options2]

Figures, I needed the whole thing though. When I picked mine up it came with two valet looking keys....no remotes.

 

[Bomar]

Please pressure / email these guys to make a Toyota version. The more requests they get, the more likely they are to get them made. Thanks.

http://www.eternitykey.com/video

I have a prototype eternity Toyota key and it is awesome solves all the problems.

 

[REZARF]

I have a prototype eternity Toyota key and it is awesome solves all the problems.

Can you post up some front and back pics?