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Lost all your keys? Don't panic, and don't call a tow truck. Our mobile locksmith comes to your vehicle and creates a brand new key from scratch, even with zero working keys.

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We make new keys from scratch - no existing key needed
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2018 Toyota Tacoma
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Push To Start
Most popular Toyota key typeMost Popular
2018 Toyota Tacoma Smart Key HYQ14FBA
FCC IDHYQ14FBAPart #89904-78460Buttons3BatteryCR2032Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
Transponder Key
2018 Toyota Tacoma Transponder Key
FCC IDPart #89785-0D170ButtonsBatteryFrequencyRemote StartNo
✓ In Stock · Programmed On-Site
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The Tacoma follows the same split-trim pattern as the 4Runner. SR and SR5 get a traditional transponder key. TRD Off-Road, TRD Pro, and Limited get push-to-start. Same year, different key system.
Related services: Ignition Repair · Smart Key

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2018 Toyota Tacoma Smart Key Replacement - Fast, Affordable & Professional

Yes, I can make a key for your 2018 Toyota Tacoma with no original. No spare needed. No existing key needed. I build one from scratch at your car. This is an all-keys-lost job, and it is one of my most common Toyota calls because a lot of owners only ever had one key from the dealer or the used car lot.

A guy at the beach boardwalk in Solana Beach lost his only key somewhere between the sand and the parking area. He looked for 45 minutes, checked with the lifeguard, nothing. His Tacoma was sitting in the lot with no way to open it.

I started with my TOY43 Lishi. The TOY43 Lishi picks and decodes Toyota's standard keyway by reading each wafer position inside the lock cylinder. That gives me the exact cut depths for a blade without needing the original key. Once I had the mechanical side, I connected through OBD and ran the immobilizer reset to clear old keys and register the new one. His smart fob, FCC ID HYQ14FBA, was a 3-button proximity key that I cut, chipped, and programmed on the spot.

His car started in the same beach lot. Total was $217. The dealer wanted $392 plus a tow and a multi-day wait. The whole process from lock decode to engine running took about 50 minutes. All-keys-lost sounds like a crisis, but on most Toyotas it is a routine field job with the right tools.

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T Klein
May 2020
★★★★★

“I needed a second key made for my 2012 Nissan Altima. They arrived quickly, finished in about 15 minutes, and gave me the best price I could find.”

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Winter K.
Dec 2025
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“I lost my key and called EZ Car Keyz. Marco was great. He arrived quickly, explained everything clearly, and kept me informed throughout the entire process. The service was fast, professional, and fairly priced.”

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Christopher H.
Sep 2025
★★★★★

“He arrived within 30 minutes and had everything finished in another 30 minutes for two cars. Everything was programmed and tested perfectly. Cheapest price in town and very honest service.”

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Toyota Tacoma Mobile Service FAQ

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I lost all my Toyota keys. Can you still make a new one?
Yes. All-keys-lost is one of the most common calls we get, and we handle it on site for most Toyota models. The process involves resetting the immobilizer and ECU, cutting a new key from the vehicle's lock data, and programming everything fresh. Toyota owners who call the dealer for an AKL job get quoted $600 to $900 and are told to tow the vehicle in. We come to you and do the same job at your location for significantly less. On some 2021 and newer push-to-start models, NASTF credentials are required, and we have them.
Do I need to tow my car to the dealer if I have no keys?
How long does an all-keys-lost replacement take?
What battery does the 2018 Toyota Tacoma key fob use?
Can you make a spare at the same time so I have two keys?
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