Flat Key - Toyota Yaris Forums

MadMax · 11-04-2008, 10:08 PM

I have an 08 hatchback with manual locks, and have always kept a flat key in my wallet for every car I've owned since I got one with a mid-80s BMW I bought in Germany back in 1995.

I am having a hard time finding anyone with flat keys that will fit the Yaris. I've been to Lowe’s and Home Depot, WalMart as well as a few auto parts stores, and I can’t find anyone who has flat key blanks for a Toyota!

I've been told that the Yaris keys have chips in them, but as I don't have an alarm or ignition disabler, I have my doubts.

Also, please don’t recommend the dealer, as I am trying to keep this under $40!

Cheers! M2

b_hickman11 · 11-05-2008, 12:10 AM

Are you just wanting a key to get into your door in case you lock your keys in your car?

tuckevalastin · 11-05-2008, 01:03 AM

not exactly sure what u are looking for but I do know that from getting an extra key from my dealer that not all Yarii have chips, mine didnt and i have manual locks also, and my extra key cost me $3

Shroomster · 11-05-2008, 02:10 AM

if you need a blank non rubber head (read flat key) p/m me and I'll see what i can do...

as long as the car does not have an ignition immobilizer then you can use a flat key...

yarswiss · 11-05-2008, 05:21 AM

I also keep a spare flat in my wallet. I just went to the dealer and they cut me a new key for like 7 bucks.

voodoo22 · 11-05-2008, 08:12 AM

When we bought our Yaris the only way you could get a non-flat key was if you got keyless entry.

Phaeton · 11-05-2008, 09:36 AM

Just go to your local hardware store, I made mine for $1.99. As long as there is not a chip in the key it's super cheap.

Bob_VT · 11-05-2008, 10:28 AM

90% of the Yaris key systems are NOT chipped keys. You can get a key cut just about anywhere. Buy a regular cut key and cut the plastic off. It will fit in your wallet better and still open AND start the car.

Do not let them tell you that a base yaris has a chipped key.... that's BS.

cabinfevrr · 11-07-2008, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob_VT

Do not let them tell you that a base yaris has a chipped key.... that's BS.

depends on your region, in canada, EVERY yaris has an immobilizer regardless of options and trim level.

the_boss · 11-07-2008, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cabinfevrr

depends on your region, in canada, EVERY yaris has an immobilizer regardless of options and trim level.

ehh don't want to argue but mine doesn't have an immobilizer and it's a 07 plain basic with power door lock on it...and no chip in the key and I live in NB

floydisrock · 11-05-2008, 04:34 PM

When I have keys made I see my local lock shop.
They do a much better job than the schmucks at home depot.

PaidTimeOff · 11-05-2008, 05:11 PM

if you check your manual, they differentiate the designs of the chipped and non-chipped keys.

*MAD DOG* · 11-05-2008, 07:40 PM

I had a key cut that would just open the door and i keep that in my wallet. It was just a standard blank and only cost about $5. Any "good" locksmith should have a Toyota blank.

ddongbap · 11-05-2008, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMax

I have an 08 hatchback with manual locks, and have always kept a flat key in my wallet for every car I've owned since I got one with a mid-80s BMW I bought in Germany back in 1995.

I am having a hard time finding anyone with flat keys that will fit the Yaris. I've been to Lowe’s and Home Depot, WalMart as well as a few auto parts stores, and I can’t find anyone who has flat key blanks for a Toyota!

I've been told that the Yaris keys have chips in them, but as I don't have an alarm or ignition disabler, I have my doubts.

Also, please don’t recommend the dealer, as I am trying to keep this under $40!

Cheers! M2

E30? I've had 3 of 'em. Badass car.

MadMax · 11-05-2008, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddongbap

E30? I've had 3 of 'em. Badass car.

Agreed! Had two myself, the first took a Land Rover head-on and I still walked away from the accident. It was why I bought the second. Unfortunately, it was German-specs and I could not bring it back to the States...

Cheers! M2

b_hickman11 · 11-05-2008, 10:24 PM

I got my flat key at Wal-Mart. And yours should have car with a plastic wallet key that looks like a credit card.

Phaeton · 11-06-2008, 12:25 AM

I happen to manage an Ace Hardware store. We do a pretty good job of cutting keys. My store has a 97% accuracy rating on key reproduction.
Customer surveys say so anyway lol.

MadMax · 11-06-2008, 10:15 AM

I've tried several WalMarts without success (although they were able to do a flat key for my Jeep). There is a new Toyota dealership not far from where I work, I am going to stop by there on my way home and see what they can do. If not, then I will try ACe Hardware, although there is only one left in all of San Antonio and it's not that close to where I live or work!

Cheers! M2

11-04-2008, 10:08 PM	#1
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	Flat Key I have an 08 hatchback with manual locks, and have always kept a flat key in my wallet for every car I've owned since I got one with a mid-80s BMW I bought in Germany back in 1995. I am having a hard time finding anyone with flat keys that will fit the Yaris. I've been to Lowe’s and Home Depot, WalMart as well as a few auto parts stores, and I can’t find anyone who has flat key blanks for a Toyota! I've been told that the Yaris keys have chips in them, but as I don't have an alarm or ignition disabler, I have my doubts. Also, please don’t recommend the dealer, as I am trying to keep this under $40! Cheers! M2

11-05-2008, 10:28 AM	#8
Bob_VT View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,704	90% of the Yaris key systems are NOT chipped keys. You can get a key cut just about anywhere. Buy a regular cut key and cut the plastic off. It will fit in your wallet better and still open AND start the car. Do not let them tell you that a base yaris has a chipped key.... that's BS. __________________ some people are little slinkies. . . . .they are really good for nothing. . . .but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. Come to the DARKSIDE..... We have candy

11-05-2008, 04:34 PM	#11
floydisrock 73 Centurion droptop 455 Drives: 2009 S Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 64	When I have keys made I see my local lock shop. They do a much better job than the schmucks at home depot. __________________ "THIS SITE HAS BEEN HACKED BY www.bimmerfest.com. YOU FUCKERS!"

11-05-2008, 05:11 PM	#12
PaidTimeOff OMGWTFKITTYKATMEWMEWMEW Drives: 2008 Yaris S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 273	if you check your manual, they differentiate the designs of the chipped and non-chipped keys. __________________

11-05-2008, 07:40 PM	#13
MAD DOG Drives: 2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 6,412	I had a key cut that would just open the door and i keep that in my wallet. It was just a standard blank and only cost about $5. Any "good" locksmith should have a Toyota blank. __________________ "Manual labour is not for me. In fact i'm not even sure non manual work is either." -Anthony Linton Check out ▬▬► I like I like ◄▬▬ for more fun on Facebook

11-05-2008, 12:10 AM	#2
b_hickman11 Drives: 08 Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 899	Are you just wanting a key to get into your door in case you lock your keys in your car?

11-05-2008, 01:03 AM	#3
tuckevalastin View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delaware/Connecticut Posts: 609	not exactly sure what u are looking for but I do know that from getting an extra key from my dealer that not all Yarii have chips, mine didnt and i have manual locks also, and my extra key cost me $3

11-05-2008, 02:10 AM	#4
Shroomster '07 to '12:2 wipers to 1? View User's Garage Drives: '12 5-door LE & '14 5-door LE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,999	if you need a blank non rubber head (read flat key) p/m me and I'll see what i can do... as long as the car does not have an ignition immobilizer then you can use a flat key...

11-05-2008, 05:21 AM	#5
yarswiss Albino truck smasher Drives: '07 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sunland, CA Posts: 101	I also keep a spare flat in my wallet. I just went to the dealer and they cut me a new key for like 7 bucks.

11-05-2008, 08:12 AM	#6
voodoo22 Drives: Yaris Sedan (auto) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 545	When we bought our Yaris the only way you could get a non-flat key was if you got keyless entry.

11-05-2008, 09:36 AM	#7
Phaeton View User's Garage Drives: Blazing Blue Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Port Angeles, Wa Posts: 385	Just go to your local hardware store, I made mine for $1.99. As long as there is not a chip in the key it's super cheap.

11-05-2008, 10:24 PM	#16
b_hickman11 Drives: 08 Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 899	I got my flat key at Wal-Mart. And yours should have car with a plastic wallet key that looks like a credit card.

11-06-2008, 12:25 AM	#17
Phaeton View User's Garage Drives: Blazing Blue Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Port Angeles, Wa Posts: 385	I happen to manage an Ace Hardware store. We do a pretty good job of cutting keys. My store has a 97% accuracy rating on key reproduction. Customer surveys say so anyway lol.

11-06-2008, 10:15 AM	#18
MadMax Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 2,799	I've tried several WalMarts without success (although they were able to do a flat key for my Jeep). There is a new Toyota dealership not far from where I work, I am going to stop by there on my way home and see what they can do. If not, then I will try ACe Hardware, although there is only one left in all of San Antonio and it's not that close to where I live or work! Cheers! M2

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