How to get my keyblade keycode?

[solero]

My toyota auris has a physical key blade for an conventional ignition barrel, twist key start.

I would like to obtain my toyota keycode for the physical key blade. However my local toyota dealer will not give me my keycode. They are only offering to make me a replacement key (several hundred pounds).

I have tried removing the drivers door key barrel and that has no keycode number on it. I was told by my locksmith that only japanese models have it there (mines being a uk model).

For now i have a full spare key made by my locksmith, at a fraction of the dealer price. It took him several copy/cut attempts with some eye-balling tweaks to get it to finally work with both door and ignition locks.  I am sure his job would have been easier had he be given a keycode.

So, I would still like to obtain my actual toyota keycode number.

Anybody else had any joy obtaining the keycode? Is it just my local dealer being greedy/awkward/anal or is it toyota policy to not provide this info?

[FROSTYBALLS]

At one time Toyota supplied a small tag with the key code on the key ring with new cars, but I understand they have stopped doing this. I always note the key code in the service/warranty book or similar on our new cars.

Presumably the dealer won't supply the key code as a security measure as you wouldn't want anybody getting this info, and obtaining a key. Although if you provide proper ownership proof, they may then release the info. Ask.

[Davymch]

I asked about this when buying my new CHR. It's for added security. You now have to go into a dealer with ID and proof of ownership to get new key.

[solero]

2 hours ago, Davymch said:

I asked about this when buying my new CHR. It's for added security. You now have to go into a dealer with ID and proof of ownership to get new key

They didnt mention that. But will try going in with docs anyway to see their response.

[rbrtsn]

9 minutes ago, solero said:

They didnt mention that. But will try going in with docs anyway to see their response.

He said to get (a) new key, not the key code, which is what I would have advised someone coming for a key too - maybe you should call Toyota Customer Service and tell them the dealer won't provide it for you without you purchasing the key from them and maybe they can supply it for you. They are usually helpful.

 

I have had keys cut by businesses who specialise in car keys without them needing anything specific, unsure what they do but maybe their equipment is more specialised that the guy you've used. 

[forkingabout]

A main dealer will want to see & possibly take copies of your photo ID plus proof of vehicle ownership ( V5C ) before issuing any vehicle security codes or keys. 

Its to stop the old theft trick of people walking in to a dealership parts counter with a VIN & obtaining a key / security code.