New keys & tumblers

[Spook50]

So my keys are way rounded out and fit very loosely into the tumblers, so I was considering just ordering new tumblers and keys for my 62. Have any of you replaced the tumblers before? It seems the ignition and lift gate tumblers could be the most challenging. Just wondering how difficult it could be.

 

[gregnash]

If I remember correctly, the tumblers only come in a kit for the ignition and doors but does not include the rear hatch. Rear hatch lock is NLA I believe. I know that I talked to Onur about it at one point because my ignition tumbler is loose enough that I can pull the key out at any point.

Been thinking about replacing that as well as with the temp being in the teens in the morning, currently 23 was 18 when I got to work at 7:30, the ignition has been stiff and not wanting to turn. Actually takes enough effort that I feel like I could possibly break the key off.

 

[87CRUSR]

I took my dull keys and tumblers to a good locksmith who seemed to give the set a good refresh. If nothing else, the edges are sharp!

 

[Freewheel]

Your keys can be cut by any decent locksmith from the code that is on the passenger side lock cylinder. Lock cylinders can be made by the same locksmith, I had a rear hatch cylinder made a few months ago. Replacing the rear hatch cylinder yourself is a 1/2 banana job.
The ignition is a bit more complex but the replacement procedure (IIRC) is written up in the manual.
I haven't had to do the ignition cylinder- I get new keys cut to code every year (costs about $5) and the fresh keys keep the ignition in good shape.
(lubrication and not hanging every key you own on your keychain helps too!)

 

[Randy88FJ62]

Wait. The key code is on the passenger side lock cylinder? On the cylinder itself? Ironically the only cylinder on my truck that doesn't work is the passenger side so refreshing it and getting the code would be great.

Where are people getting the nice OEM key blanks from?

 

[Spook50]

Wait. The key code is on the passenger side lock cylinder? On the cylinder itself? Ironically the only cylinder on my truck that doesn't work is the passenger side so refreshing it and getting the code would be great.

Where are people getting the nice OEM key blanks from?

Good question. OEM would be great.

 

[FJACS]

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[DickM]

Timely info.
My ignition key quite working during Cruise Moab. Luckily the hide a key stilled worked, but the only spare is the wife's.
Neither of the 2 working keys are sharp enough to make a decent copy, so the clock in my head was ticking........usually randomly in the wee hours of the morning.
The solution is at hand, and thanks to MUD, I can move on to another potential problem to worry about instead of sleeping.

 

[gregnash]

Wait. The key code is on the passenger side lock cylinder? On the cylinder itself? Ironically the only cylinder on my truck that doesn't work is the passenger side so refreshing it and getting the code would be great.

Where are people getting the nice OEM key blanks from?

Negative... not on the cylinder (I believe) but rather on the inside of the door skin right next to the cylinder. I could be wrong though but I thought I remembered seeing the code scribed on the door itself.

 

[Randy88FJ62]

Shouldn't be hard to find if I look. Might be a good small project for xmas break to take my mind off the rear diff.

 

[gregnash]

Shouldn't be hard to find if I look. Might be a good small project for xmas break to take my mind off the rear diff.

Yeah just pop the door card off, and you should see the numbers scribed on the doorskin next to the cylinder. Shouldn't take more than 15 mins for removal and install.

 

[Randy88FJ62]

Bought an OEM key off eBay for $12.50 shipped. Then I'll get it cut to the code.

 

[2mountainfish]

X2 (lubrication and not hanging every key you own on your keychain helps too!)

 

[TF88FJ62]

Your keys can be cut by any decent locksmith from the code that is on the passenger side lock cylinder. Lock cylinders can be made by the same locksmith, I had a rear hatch cylinder made a few months ago. Replacing the rear hatch cylinder yourself is a 1/2 banana job.
The ignition is a bit more complex but the replacement procedure (IIRC) is written up in the manual.
I haven't had to do the ignition cylinder- I get new keys cut to code every year (costs about $5) and the fresh keys keep the ignition in good shape.
(lubrication and not hanging every key you own on your keychain helps too!)

@Freewheel Where did you find someone willing/able to do the back cylinder?

 

[Freewheel]

I went to a local well regarded locksmith- Broadway Locksmith in Vancouver. (which may not help you much on the other side of the continent)

I took the cylinder out myself and took it into their shop. They looked at it and took it apart to see if it could be repaired, decided it was toast and said they could get a new one in couple of days. Not sure the hows or whys, but they didn't claim it was a hard thing to do... so I figured it was something any decent locksmith would be able to do.

 

[Randy88FJ62]

What are people using as lubrication for their locks and linkages in the doors? Graphite based or lithium?

 

[Godwin]

Graphite

 

[franklin40]

i had toyota cut me a key based off of my VIN. saves pulling the door apart.

 

[SteveH]

You can also totally disassemble the lock set, clean all the bits, and lube with graphite. It will be like a new lock. Locks get all full of lint, grease, dirt, and crud over the years. Keys that barely turn on a cold day are a classic sign of this.

 

[Spook50]

You can also totally disassemble the lock set, clean all the bits, and lube with graphite. It will be like a new lock. Locks get all full of lint, grease, dirt, and crud over the years. Keys that barely turn on a cold day are a classic sign of this.

That's what's happening on my driver's side lock tumbler. Passenger side and ignition seem fine though. When I started the thread I was hoping Toyota had a full kit for replacing keys and all tumblers for 60/62 rigs. Though now I imagine if they ever did it wouldn't even be available at this point anyway.