Original Blank Stock Key Code

[BTUMAN]

Im pretty sure my 57 uses the same ignition as the 58 as it was a late 57 and had most of the 58 parts- esentially a 58. This means the Toyota new stock ignition should plug right in for 58-whatever. This would give me new Toyota keys and cylinders. I didn't get to to pulling the switch today. I also have not downloaded any of the 55-57 parts manuals to see if different part number.

Any words of wisdom other that get out there and dig into it?

 

[Splangy]

The terminals are different and the cylinders can't easily be swapped like they can in he later switches. You could easily make little connectors to use the newer style switch without cutting your existing wires.

 

[Cruiser_Nerd]

As @Splangy said, you can swap in a later switch, or if you do have an original switch that works, exchange the cylinder. Original switch has screw terminals. I don't think I've ever seen an original key in person. Pic is an early switch (not necessarily a 25) with the later cylinder.

 

[Cruiser_Nerd]

Should be thread or two about it somewhere.

 

[Splangy]

That's the switch that started in the mid 60's and will accept the later cylinder. The FJ25 and early 40 switches looked a little different and do not readily accept the later cylinders.

 

[BTUMAN]

Good info- see these pictures- based on comments above, i assume mine is original? If so, could I not used the guide on Spectors site to order a new blank and cut the key with the one I have? Do the original switchs have the code on the back?

 

[Cruiser_Nerd]

@Splangy is correct. That was what I did. Yours looks more like the mid 60's switch. I'll see if I can grab a picture, but his linked thread should have it.

 

[BTUMAN]

Ok. Thanks. I really appreciate both of you on you help and experience.

I didn't see the linked thread you mentioned?

Will that thread show how to order the cylinder with the two keys or order new ignition altogether and swap cylinder and how to do that?

 

[Cruiser_Nerd]

Thought he linked something, on my phone. I do know he went through the same thing.

 

[Splangy]

That's an interesting looking switch. Doesn't look like any cruiser switch I've seen, although the retaining bezel/but does look OEM. All OEM switches I've seen have the cylinders offset and not centered like yours.

May be a very early switch.

 

[BTUMAN]

May be a very early switch.

It would not surprise me. I think I'm going to use Spectors key blank guide and see if I can just order the right blank and have them cut.

If it's not broke after 60 years- why change it out, right. Probably a 55-57 ignition switch. If so- that's pretty cool.

 

[Splangy]

Take a pic of the back so we can see what it looks like.

 

[BTUMAN]

Here goes:

Probably old aftermarket? I think that shows CTS- not sure if Toyota sourced ignitions.

Are the OEM ones I can get like this with screw terminals?

 

[BTUMAN]

Here is that page- if I can draw out the current key and it matches one of these- I could get the Toyota style key for this ignition.

 

[hdjtachtig]

Here is one thread: Wanted ignition

I ordered a forklift ignition switch for our 1962 and that was a centered key like yours. Don't have it here so don't know if it looks like yours. Have to check. I think yours is not stock. But if it works and you can find a key, it would be fine I'd say.

 

[Archie 1962 FJ25]

Here is one thread: Wanted ignition

I ordered a forklift ignition switch for our 1962 and that was a centered key like yours. Don't have it here so don't know if it looks like yours. Have to check. I think yours is not stock. But if it works and you can find a key, it would be fine I'd say.

Do you have a picture of the forklift switch? Is it OEM toyota?

 

[hdjtachtig]

Here you go. It says made in Japan. There is no brand on the switch, bur the key says "Torica"

 

[hdjtachtig]

1 turn left is accesoire. 1 turn right is "on", 2nd right (spring return) is start.

 

[Archie 1962 FJ25]

Here you go. It says made in Japan. There is no brand on the switch, bur the key says "Torica"

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Thanks for sharing. In fact Toyota made a similar ignition switch with screw in terminals for FJ40/45 that goes on dash and has similar 2 sided keys.

Here you go -

 

[wscbill]

Tokai Rika Co. manufactured Toyota ignition and other switches as well as the inspection lamp and socket. TORICA is the name of one of their subsidiary companies.

Their logo at the time was TR inside a circle. The logo appears on the back of a somewhat later ignition switch.

The logo also appears on the round head keys. TEQ on one side, TR logo on the other.