2009 Toyota 4runner
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2009 Toyota 4runner
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2009 Toyota 4runner Transponder Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional
I was out in Otay Mesa West on a Saturday when a guy flagged me down from a driveway. He was visiting his in-laws for the weekend and had one key left for his 2009 4Runner. Not lost yet, but close enough that it was bothering him.
He asked me point blank whether an aftermarket key blank would actually work the same as a dealer key. He'd heard things. Dealer told him OEM only, of course.
Honest answer is that the quality of the blank matters more than the brand name on the housing. I carry blanks I've tested across a lot of Toyota jobs. The blade profile is correct for this truck, the chip is the right type for this generation's immobilizer, and the housing is solid plastic, not the thin stuff that cracks in three months. What you don't get is the Toyota logo on the back. That's the whole difference.
I cut the key on my machine in the driveway, ran the programming sequence through the OBD port, and tested it in the ignition and at the door. Started clean, turned smooth.
He asked what the dealer would have charged. I told him to call and find out for comparison. He already knew it was going to be more. The part he didn't expect was that he would have had to drive there, wait, and probably come back the next day if they didn't have the blank in stock. We were done before his in-laws finished lunch.
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“My Chevy key snapped while I was running errands in North Oxnard. He removed the broken piece from the ignition, cut a new blade, programmed the transponder, and tested everything thoroughly. The whole job was smooth and professional. Best automotive locksmith I have used.”
“My car keys were stolen on a cold evening and Nick drove all the way out to Santa Barbara. He got into my car, made a new key, and charged $100 less than another company. Friendly, skilled, trustworthy, and genuinely caring. Nick is a hero.”
“Tim is a hero. He programmed a master proximity key for a newer Volkswagen that multiple locksmiths refused to touch. He spent hours until late at night making sure every function worked perfectly. The skill level here is incredible.”
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