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Replacement / backup key

Discussion in '4th Gen 4Runners (2003-2009)' started by Newb2Toyota, Jan 23, 2025.

  1. Jan 23, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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    Newb2Toyota

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    Greetings! I'm not sure this is the right place for this post. Please delete if not allowed. I picked up my 04 2runner a few weeks ago and it came with one key and keyfob. Checking with a few places, I'm being told the key has a chip in it and a new one with programming is something like $160 not counting keyfob. Is there a cheaper solution for this? Thanks!
     
  2. Jan 23, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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    Here's the one I picked up from ebay a couple of years ago: https://www.ebay.com/itm/133125656996

    Took it to my local Toyota dealer parts dept, had them cut it according to the key code that they looked up online. They said they wouldn't guarantee that it would work, but it did. To program it, google "4th gen 4runner key programming" and read the instructions carefully... It's pretty easy.

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  3. Jan 24, 2025 at 5:22 AM
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    Hungryhawk

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    I saved this screenshot of a key blank supplier website in case my daughter or I lose a key.
    Please Post your results if you use them.
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  4. Jan 24, 2025 at 6:56 AM
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    Thank you! This is what I was looking for (as close to stock as possible). I'll have to do some googling and see if I can find it and will follow up.

    EDIT: using the info in your screen shot, I did a quick google search. It seems there are TON of options out there for $50 or less. ... Now to find a reputable company, and google/youtube how to program the key.
     
  5. Oct 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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    FYI - 2020 ORP 4Runner - my son lost my 2nd keyfob. Since it's keyless start I was wondering what to do. I ended up buying one of these from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C89B3BS7 and then had local locksmith come out and he re-programmed it in my driveway in like 10 minutes. Cost $140 Hope this helps someone !
     

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