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“key number plate†essential or not?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Mike_10, Aug 26, 2010.

  1. Mike_10

    Mike_10 Member

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    I’m the second owner of a 2008 Toyota Prius (Package II) with 23k miles.


    I have a question about the “key number plateâ€.

    There is supposed to be a “key number plate†that goes with the two smart keys that needs to be kept in a safe place in case the mechanical key is lost and you want the Toyota dealer to make a new one (p. 35 of the 2008 Owner’s Manual). I did not receive this number plate from the previous owner and I am not sure if I can get in touch with the previous owner.

    Question: Does anybody know if you can order an extra key when you’ve lost an original and also lost the “key number plate�
     
    #1 Mike_10, Aug 26, 2010
  2. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    The key number plate is only for the mechanical key. You can still order a replacement without one, but better yet, have a spare cut at your local locksmith. The mechanical key is a standard Toyota blank, only it's missing the round end. Use a standard blank to make a spare.

    Tom
     
    #2 qbee42, Aug 26, 2010
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    I have a 5 digit number but I am not sure if it is the key number. It seems that the key number would have more digits.
     
    #3 gabrielino, Apr 13, 2011
  4. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    Key numbers have one digit for each tumbler pin. If you have a five pin lock, you have five digits. Each digit tells a locksmith how deep a cut to make for that position on the mechanical key.

    Tom
     
    #4 qbee42, Apr 13, 2011
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