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No second key from dealer--New delivery today--Mfgr short on keys

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Happy Trails II

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I asked this question in Intro Forum, but I thought I would get more help here.

So... I knew the auto industry was having trouble with microchip supplies. When I got the new truck home and looked in the package of manuals etc which also contained the "second" key here his what I found: An access key. Not the programmed entry/engine start key. Just a cut key to access the door locks and steering column lock. But will not operate any systems and will not start the engine. A note was attached to it from the manufacturer explaining that a shortage of electronic parts from the supplier left them unable to supply me a second key. And they will resolve this with me "later".

So....if the key fails or I loose it I am screwed. Truck will have to be towed to a dealer.

Has anyone heard of this before?

Is there a workaround?

Any source for a programmable key?

Any advice?
 
Happy Trails II said:
Not the Smart Key. Just the programmable key.
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I picked up this as a spare. Maybe your dealership would have one of these lying around?
TOY44H is the part number
No keyless entry but it's programmable it works as a spare. It's actually my main because I installed remote start making the other keyfob useless bulk.
 

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SpaceTrim said:
I picked up this as a spare. Maybe your dealership would have one of these lying around?
TOY44H is the part number
No keyless entry but it's programmable it works as a spare. It's actually my main because I installed remote start making the other keyfob useless bulk.
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OK, Space Trim. This might be the answer. But how did you program it to work for your particular vehicle. On my Liberty I needed TWO programmed keys to program a third. Hopefully the Toyota is different. Did you have the dealer program it, or did you program it?
 
The dealer programed it and I got it when I picked up the truck. You only need one. When I was selling cars we were making keys all the time for cars that were traded in with only one key. However if I got a Subaru trade in with one key, I would have to drive it to the local Subaru dealership to have the key made. The programing is brand specific. I think the 2 key thing only applies to older vehicles with off brand or diy programming. If you have access to the right equipment you only need one.
 
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