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Keys from Dealership....am I missing one?

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by JNome, Jan 6, 2019.

  1. Jan 6, 2019 at 10:19 AM
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    JNome

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    How's everyone doing today. So I picked up my new 18 Tundra from the Dealership last weekend (it was a leftover I've been watching for a while) and they only gave me two keys: both the fob style. I asked the salesman if it came with a just a plain "valet key" without the fob and he said nope, just these two. Got the wife into a new 4Runner a few months back and that came with 02 fobs and a valet key... Just curious to see what you all got from the dealership and if I should have gotten a valet key with the truck.

    Thanks!
     
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  2. Jan 6, 2019 at 10:20 AM
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    JNome

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    I'll add both the Tundra and 4Runner are SR5 trim levels.... not getting just a plain key to keep in the safe at home just had me scratching my head.
     
  3. Jan 6, 2019 at 10:22 AM
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    I got my 17 as a leftover in April, only got the 2 keys/fobs
     
  4. Jan 6, 2019 at 10:26 AM
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    Ok sounds like I got what I should have. With these new chip keys seems like spares are pretty expensive. Found that Ace Hardware could make a copy but that runs almost $80!
     
  5. Jan 6, 2019 at 10:27 AM
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    I bought mine in December of 17 and only got the 2 fob style
     
  6. Jan 6, 2019 at 10:28 AM
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    Only got 2 with my 2015 as well.
     
  7. Jan 6, 2019 at 10:40 AM
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    Welcome from Northeast Connecticut. My 2015 only had 2 keys
     
  8. Jan 6, 2019 at 10:55 AM
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  9. Jan 6, 2019 at 11:04 AM
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  10. Jan 6, 2019 at 11:14 AM
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    I only got the 2 key/fob combos on my 2019 1794
     
  11. Jan 6, 2019 at 11:37 AM
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    Same here also, 2 Fob on my 17 SR5.
     
  12. Jan 6, 2019 at 11:42 AM
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    Only 2 fob keys with my 2018. I just use one and keep the other at home for safe keeping. I assumed 2 keys were normal, every other vehicle I have ever purchased new only came with 2 keys/ fobs.
     
  13. Jan 6, 2019 at 11:42 AM
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    2 keys.

    Toyota stopped giving out grey valet keys a while ago.
     
  14. Jan 6, 2019 at 11:53 AM
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    Its cause Toyota knows us Tundra bros dont let nobody drive our trucks!!
     
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  15. Jan 6, 2019 at 11:59 AM
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    TundraMcGov.

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    Yup. Insurance industry poo-poo'd them thar valet thingies.
     
  16. Jan 6, 2019 at 1:18 PM
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    Well guess I just got lucky with the 4Runner with the grey valet key.
     
  17. Jan 6, 2019 at 3:06 PM
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    waynescaggs

    waynescaggs No more of that .

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    19 limited only received two fobs.
     
  18. Jan 6, 2019 at 7:22 PM
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    How many keys does 1 need though? My last 3 vehicles I have used 1 key and the other stayed in my safe until the day I traded the vehicle, and the 2nd key always went unused. I imagine if I had 3 then 2 would be unused?
     
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  20. Jan 6, 2019 at 7:50 PM
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    Only received 2 Keys with my truck. My truck was purchased New in May.
     
  21. Mar 8, 2019 at 12:01 AM
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    Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum as I just picked up my 2019 Platinum Tundra MBM this evening (traded my 2011 Tacoma TRD Sport), but I'm a little late to this post, sorry. I received only two keys as well so I asked the sales manager and he said Toyota is just not doing them anymore. My issue about the valet key is the locking glove box. That's the whole purpose for having a valet key. When I asked him about that, he just shrugged his shoulders. I guess maybe just take valuables out before any kind of service that requires someone to have the truck for a while. I would still like to have a valet key though.
     
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  22. Mar 8, 2019 at 12:04 AM
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    Oh yes, and the locking tailgate as well.
     
  23. Mar 8, 2019 at 1:05 AM
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    I bought my used '16 last month and it came with 2 FOBs and the valet key as you all are calling it. I was a little surprised to see 3 keys.
     
  24. Mar 8, 2019 at 4:25 AM
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    I always carried the valet key to my FJ Cruiser in my wallet, just in case. I needed it twice over 6 yrs, both times far from civilization. When I took delivery of the new Tundra, none was given. I need to have one made.
     
  25. Mar 8, 2019 at 5:41 AM
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    Did some searching around. If you need an extra made, your local ace hardware should be able to do it if they have a machine that does “chip” keys. The blank is roughly 80 bucks though.
     
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    2 here. 18 Sport.
     
  27. Mar 8, 2019 at 6:11 AM
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    Mine just came with the two keys at fobs. I had a third key made as a hide a key. No chip, so it won’t start the truck but at least it will get me inside.
     
  28. Mar 8, 2019 at 6:17 AM
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    I had the same experience. 2 keys/fobs with my 17 and 2 key/fobs + 1 valet key for my wife’s 16 4Runner
     
  29. Mar 8, 2019 at 6:26 AM
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    Don't panic!

    the valet key is becoming a thing of the past.

    Older gen vehicles may still include it, but majority of the Toyota line up does not.

    Canadian dealer sales person here. I assume simple cost saving means from Toyota but nothing fishy from your dealer going down.
     
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