Lost My Supra Key...No SPARE!

[IBoughtASupra]

Hey guys, I currently have three Supras, an 87, 89 and 91. I am building the 89 and I bought the 91 since the guy took apart the engine and forgot how to put it back together. I went inside it the other day and I believe I dropped the key inside or left it by the strut tower under the hood. All the doors and hatch are locked and I have no spare key.

I do have all the paperwork to show that this is not a stolen car and I have a bill of sale that was notarized at the time the sale was made with the pervious owner.

I know BMW can make keys for you with your proof of ownership. Can Toyota do the same if I provide ownership? I have the car at my Dad's shop and I really don't want to call a locksmith and have them charge a arm and a leg or rig up the door. That would be my last resort, call a locksmith, if I can't find the key. I looked all over the place and can't find it.

 

[mirage83]

Nope, the VIN won't get you anywhere with Toyota any more as their database doesn't extend to our model year cars any more. The only way they can cut a new key for you is if you provide the key code off the lock cylinder inside the passenger door.

 

[IBoughtASupra]

Really? I called the Toyota dealership the other day and the guy was able to look up a few parts after I gave him the VIN of my 89 Supra since it was a mix year for certain things. Anyone else have any ideas?

 

[RazoE]

call AAA...

 

[mirage83]

They can look up parts, certainly. But the records which tie a specific VIN to a specific key-cut aren't available anymore.

Other than calling AAA or another lock-smith service your next bet would be to break-in yourself. I can PM you some methods if you like but I'm not comfortable posting them.

 

[seoul4korea]

when did toyota change that? Because I went THIS YEAR and had a key made at toyota for my 1991. all I needed was information (VIN) and proof of ownership and they guy went back looked up the info for the key and cut it for me. Took me a total of ten mins. Agian that was this year so did they change that since that happened? That was like back in Jan. I believe.

 

[dsm_tuner260]

ive used other supra key before but i prob just got lucky and hit it just right. and i dont know bout there but here police can unlock your car.

 

[mirage83]

Couldn't give you a date or even a month though it's been reported through a good number of members in various locations that they weren't able to get a key made with the VIN anymore. Tried it myself, no luck. I suppose it's possible that some dealerships still have the database for keysets, but I personally think that's going to be the exception rather than a rule.

Glad to hear it's still available as an option for some members.

 

[supra90turbo]

Call the dealer. Worst that will happen is they say no.

It is very possible that you still can. I know that GM will go back to 90 with key codes. Any older and you're out of luck.

mirage83: Thank you for your discretion.

 

[IBoughtASupra]

I know, I am going to try my 89 key on the 91. I only tried the 87's keys on the 91. I am going to call the dealership tomorrow and see if they can still make it. I am going to call a few dealers too and see what they say.

 

[hvyman]

You can still get the keys i know that.

 

[IBoughtASupra]

Really hvyman? Nice, thanks. I am heading over to the dealership tomorrow.

 

[hvyman]

dubsupra209 got one last week.

 

[supra90turbo]

Have them put the key code on your invoice if and when you get it. Keep it in your file in case this ever happens again. That's what I do, anyway.

 

[suprajim54]

Back in October, I went to a dealership here in DFW and they cut a new key for my 92. All I took was an insurance card with the VIN and my drivers license.

 

[IBoughtASupra]

Nice, thanks guys. I will get back to you guys tomorrow.

 

[dubsupra209]

i bought a brand new factory key from toyota for $9...just tell them your vin they shouldnt give you any trouble...

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o shit didnt see hvyman posted that haha..yea they shouldnt give you any hassle

 

[RazoE]

I can PM you some methods if you like but I'm not comfortable posting them.

I found your secret..

 

[iwannadie]

They couldn't get a key for my 87, said the records don't go back far enough for it. Maybe newer models they still have...

 

[dubsupra209]

They couldn't get a key for my 87, said the records don't go back far enough for it. Maybe newer models they still have...

if you really need 1 i can have my friend get you 1 pm me if you want too...his brother works at lexus so no questions asked...lmk