That's what the Toyota dealer tells you when you pick up your new Toyota. My Hilux came with 3 keys, 2 with remote's, one without but the one without has a tag attached with the key number and apparently you need at least one of the keys to make another. Best talk to a dealer or a locksmith who does electronic car keys and get a spare.
Daryl
Looks like our Toyota's are differently keyed to the one being discussed.
Sure seems that way, what year is your Avalon?
Daryl
More on keys,uncut uncoded transponder keys from toyota round $55 and $60 more to cut and code. single button remote $61 programing free (from toyota). generic uncut uncoded transponder keys trade from locksmith supplies round $20 (on ebay $10)
So not all that expensive after all.
Daryl
Depends on the type of transponder in the key, in Australia most toyo keys are using the Texas Instruments transponder and they can be easily programmed by any decent locksmith with the right tools. If you are unlucky and get one of the few models of toyo that doesn't use TI transponders then you might be out of luck. There is a simple tool that locksmiths use to determine what type of transponder you have.
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