Hello all,
I needed some spare keys for my 120 as I only had one master key and the grey valet key. I found a company on eBay called Amalgamated Locksmiths based in NEWSTEAD Brisbane who were selling spare Toyota Prado master keys for $58.50 including postage. I checked inside my master key to confirm my key was the correct code and contacted them via eBay to order two new spare master keys. Rather than going into the store I emailed through my Toyota key code from the inside of the service book and a picture of the blade of the key. They confirmed Toyota key code was in fact correct and cut the keys and sent them out via post. All up took a couple of days. I was surprised to see that new key fobs actually have the Toyota logo on them and look identical to my original master key. One key worked perfectly straight up, literally 10mins to programme in to the car. Second key operated remote entry but not immobiliser. Notified Amalgamated and got a new immobiliser chip sent out via post. Took a couple of days then 2 mins to change chip then both keys working 100%. I have no involvement with Amalgamated Locksmiths but found the product and service to be first class, especially not having to drive into store or make an appointment at the Locksmiths. Hopefully it might save a few people some reasonable dollars if they use this service rather than Toyota's outrageous price for replacement keys. Cheap insurance too if you only have one master key or want to leave a second spare key somewhere else.
Cheers,
Dave
I needed some spare keys for my 120 as I only had one master key and the grey valet key. I found a company on eBay called Amalgamated Locksmiths based in NEWSTEAD Brisbane who were selling spare Toyota Prado master keys for $58.50 including postage. I checked inside my master key to confirm my key was the correct code and contacted them via eBay to order two new spare master keys. Rather than going into the store I emailed through my Toyota key code from the inside of the service book and a picture of the blade of the key. They confirmed Toyota key code was in fact correct and cut the keys and sent them out via post. All up took a couple of days. I was surprised to see that new key fobs actually have the Toyota logo on them and look identical to my original master key. One key worked perfectly straight up, literally 10mins to programme in to the car. Second key operated remote entry but not immobiliser. Notified Amalgamated and got a new immobiliser chip sent out via post. Took a couple of days then 2 mins to change chip then both keys working 100%. I have no involvement with Amalgamated Locksmiths but found the product and service to be first class, especially not having to drive into store or make an appointment at the Locksmiths. Hopefully it might save a few people some reasonable dollars if they use this service rather than Toyota's outrageous price for replacement keys. Cheap insurance too if you only have one master key or want to leave a second spare key somewhere else.
Cheers,
Dave
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