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[The Machinist]

use a key from a different landcruiser. Not kidding.

^^^ What he said^^^
.... you'd be surprised.... trust me, I've locked myself out more than enough times...

 

[workingdog]

My other landcruiser is a 1966, completely different key.

 

[cruiserfj45]

The key off another Cruiser may work to get it opened but you don't want to do that for long or you will wear out the cyl more than it already is.

 

[Gun Runner 5]

You're SOL - now you have to sell me the truck for $500 ...

I kid.

On the PASSENGER side door lock tumbler - there is a code on it for your keys (you're going to have to remove the door panel). Take the code or tumbler to the Toyota dealer (find a parts guy who knows what he's doing or you're gonna hate him and the dealer) and you can get a new key cut for ignition, locks, etc, assuming they're the original ones.

Other option is to replace everything with new ones.

Don't know if a locksmith can cut from VIN or not...

Good luck.

I took my code ( mentioned above ) to my local locksmith / key guru and he pulled out an old book that could have been on Noah's Ark, found the matching Toyota number and cut a new key in a matter of minutes. $15.00..

 

[TheJackRabbit]

use a key from a different landcruiser. Not kidding.

That can work. I got into the wrong Cruiser once and it started with my key. The owner was not happy. I explained myself and he got into mine and did the same thing. Those frugal Japanesse must have had something like six keys for the entire 60 run.

 

[The Machinist]

That can work. I got into the wrong Cruiser once and it started with my key. The owner was not happy. I explained myself and he got into mine and did the same thing. Those frugal Japanesse must have had something like six keys for the entire 60 run.

.... that must have been awkward....

 

[TheJackRabbit]

.... that must have been awkward....

Two white 60s in the same parking lot. My mind was elsewhere. The guy was a little excited but settled down and then laughed about it. He did not believe his key would work in mine until he tried it.

Now with the pipe bumpers, roof rack and lights it is easier to find in a croweded lot.

 

[cruiser88]

I know carquest sells the mini truck cy and keys they look real similar. I paid like 50 clams. Its worth a try.

 

[Spike Strip]

Those frugal Japanesse must have had something like six keys for the entire 60 run.

Naw, any shaft that gets the ol' in-in-out everyday for 25 odd years is gonna have some wear and tear so it'll fit sloppy in the hole...

 

[NLXTACY]

Naw, any shaft that gets the ol' in-in-out everyday for 25 odd years is gonna have some wear and tear so it'll fit sloppy in the hole...

And if it's anything likes Spike's um...hole, pretty soon any ole shaft will do

 

[Spike Strip]

Nope. My key is cut for just the right teeth ....

 

[workingdog]

So the Toyota guy could not read the numbers. Sent me to the lock smith. With the giant magnifying glass he was able to read and cut a key from the code. It took him another 20 minutes to actually fine tune the key so it would work in the ignition. Part of the problem was that my door cylinders are worn out. He sold me a set that he thought would work, but they aren't the right size, they are close, but won't fit in the hole in the door. Looked on a few sites and had a hard time finding lock cylinders.

 

[Spike Strip]

RockAuto Parts Catalog

OE Toyota ones are still avail, too, I believe. Contact Beno.

 

[workingdog]

Thanks for the posting. That looks EXACTLY like the one I got from my locksmith that did not fit. The arm is different and the green plastic thing is wrong. Even if you swap out the arm, it still would not fit in the hole in my door.

Peter