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2018 Toyota 4runner Remote Head Key HYQ12BBY
FCC IDHYQ12BBYPart #89070-42660Buttons3BatteryCR2016Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
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2018 Toyota 4runner Remote Head Key HYQ12BDC
FCC IDHYQ12BDCPart #89070-0R050Buttons3BatteryCR2016Frequency315 MHzRemote StartNo
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The 2018 4Runner has a consistent key split across its trim levels. SR5 and TRD Off-Road trims use a remote head key, which is a blade key with a built-in fob and transponder chip, not a proximity fob. Limited trim is the one that gets the smart key with push-button start. Easy way to tell them apart in the field: if your 4Runner has a physical ignition cylinder you turn, you have the remote head key setup. The fob takes a CR2016, which is thinner than the more common CR2032, so owners sometimes grab the wrong battery at the pharmacy. A fresh but wrong-spec cell will sit loose and make the fob act dead even though nothing is actually broken. Check the battery size before assuming the fob is shot.
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I got a call from a guy in Downtown Ojai who'd lost his only key somewhere between a trail and the parking area near the arcade shops. He'd retraced his whole route, checked with a nearby business, nothing. His 2018 4Runner was just sitting there with no way in and no spare anywhere.

When I pulled up, first thing was getting the door open without damage. Once inside, I decoded the lock cylinder to pull the exact cut depths I needed for a working blade, then cut the replacement key on site.

The mechanical side was done fast. The longer part was the immobilizer work. All-keys-lost on this generation requires a full reset through the diagnostic port, clearing whatever was registered before and enrolling the new key from scratch. The reset has a timed sequence built in, so you're watching a countdown and waiting on it rather than rushing it. Once it cleared, I registered the new remote head key, verified the transponder was talking to the vehicle, and confirmed all three fob buttons were working.

He started the truck right there in the lot. He mentioned the dealer had quoted him a tow plus a multi-day wait and a number that made him wince. I don't think he expected the whole thing to be done before he finished his coffee.

All-keys-lost sounds like a worst-case situation. On the 2018 4Runner it's a field job when you have the right equipment.

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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.”

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“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.”

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What is the cheapest way to replace a key for my 2018 4Runner?
Call a mobile locksmith before you call the dealer. Toyota dealers typically quote the remote head key replacement as separate line items: the fob, the key blade, programming, and a diagnostic fee. Those add up fast, and you still have to get the vehicle there. With EZ Car Keyz, I come to you in Ojai, cut and program the key on site, and the total is one number covering everything. If you still have a working key and just need a spare, that's even simpler and less expensive. Either way, calling us first saves a good chunk compared to the dealer route.
How much more does all-keys-lost cost compared to just adding a spare?
Do aftermarket 4Runner keys work, or should I stick with OEM?
My 4Runner remote head key fob stopped working but the key still starts the car. What's going on?
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Santa Barbara
Santa BarbaraETA 30-35 min
Goleta
GoletaETA 30-35 min
Isla Vista
Isla VistaETA 30-35 min
Montecito
MontecitoETA 25-30 min
Carpinteria
CarpinteriaETA 20-25 min
Ojai
OjaiETA 20-25 min
Ventura
VenturaETA 10-15 min
Santa Paula
Santa PaulaETA 20-25 min
Fillmore
FillmoreETA 25-30 min
Oxnard
OxnardETA 10-15 min
Port Hueneme
Port HuenemeETA 10-15 min
Camarillo
CamarilloETA 15-20 min
Moorpark
MoorparkETA 25-30 min
Simi Valley
Simi ValleyETA 30-35 min
Thousand Oaks
Thousand OaksETA 20-25 min
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