Our customer was stranded at South Geelong train station after losing the only key to their 2007 Toyota Crown Majesta. With no working spare available, they needed replacement keys before they could use the car again.
Fleet Locksmiths completed the specialist key work and supplied and programmed two new keys. This case shows why an all-keys-lost job can involve more than cutting a blade or connecting a programmer.
The problem: a Toyota Crown Majesta with no working key
A spare-key appointment and an all-keys-lost job start from different situations. With a working key, a locksmith can assess the existing key alongside the vehicle. When the only key is missing, the correct replacement and the vehicle’s security requirements must be established without it.
For this Crown Majesta, a straightforward programming procedure was not enough. The smart key system required additional specialist work before new keys could be added.
Specialist help when other locksmiths could not assist
Other locksmiths had been unable to help the customer with this replacement. For Fleet Locksmiths, the solution required specialist work on the vehicle’s smart key system.
We needed to remove the smart key ECU and carry out specialist work to read the vehicle’s security data. That allowed us to generate the required master key information and proceed with adding the new keys.
The important point for the owner is that key replacement depends on the actual vehicle and security system. A quote for a simple spare key cannot be assumed to cover a more involved all-keys-lost job. Our automotive locksmith service in Geelong assesses those requirements before confirming the proposed work.
The result: two new keys for the customer
After completing the required security-module work, we cut and programmed two new keys for the Crown Majesta. The customer had a replacement for the lost key and a second key to keep as a spare.
The make, model, year, key specification and work required determine the price and completion time. For Toyota owners, our Toyota key replacement page explains the service and information needed for an enquiry.
Why making a spare before you lose the last key matters
Losing your only key can leave you stranded, as this customer experienced at South Geelong station. It may also require additional security-system work that would not be needed for the same vehicle while a working key remains.
If you currently have one working key, ask about a spare car key before it is lost or damaged. Keep the spare securely away from the vehicle so it is available when you need it.
Need car key replacement in Geelong?
Fleet Locksmiths is based in Geelong and serves Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast. We assist with lost keys, spare keys, supported smart keys and transponder programming, with specialist experience in European vehicle keys as well as other supported makes.
For a car key replacement quote in Geelong, tell us your vehicle’s make, model, year, location and whether any working key remains. Explain whether the vehicle is locked or stranded and mention any previous lock or security-module changes. We will confirm compatibility, the proposed work, price and availability.
Qualified, licensed and fully insured. Fleet Locksmiths is a member of the Master Locksmiths Association of Australasia. We supply, cut and program our own automotive keys; we do not cut or program customer-supplied keys. For lost or stolen keys, have your vehicle registration and matching driver licence ready for ownership checks.
Call 1800 00 3533 or contact Fleet Locksmiths to discuss your vehicle.