# Keys stolen **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** keys, avalon, ignition, toyota, locks\ **Created:** [January 6, 2010, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keys-stolen/41954 "2010-01-06T13:54:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![michaeldeva](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecb155/32.png) [@michaeldeva](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaeldeva)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2010, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keys-stolen/41954/1 "2010-01-06T13:54:23Z")
WHAT IS THE CHEAPEST SIMPLEST FIX ---
**Author:** ![UncleTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/e9a140/32.png) [@UncleTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UncleTurbo)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2010, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keys-stolen/41954/2 "2010-01-06T14:12:17Z")
If you have a 2nd set of keys and a remote key fob, you can buy new replacement chip keys and fobs on ebay. Most cars can be programmed yourself with instructions provided by the seller. I was successful programming a new chip key and remote for an '01 Toyota Sequoia. I think the total cost was less than $40.00. The new chip key blank can be cut at a hardware store from the 2nd key. If you have no spares you are at the mercy of the Toyota dealer. A real good locksmith might be able to help you as well but not all locksmiths are equipped to do it. Either case you are talking hundreds of dollars. ---
**Author:** ![michaeldeva](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecb155/32.png) [@michaeldeva](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaeldeva)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2010, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keys-stolen/41954/3 "2010-01-06T17:15:25Z")
THANX, I’ve seen those sites - glad to know that will work. I do have an xtra key. There is sn additional problem - my wife’s purse was taken from our kitchen table & we suspect the perps live in the transient motel down the street & could bide their time & drive off with the car anytime. So, my question is: can the chip be programmed to lock out the old key or does the lock cylinder have to be changed out. $$$$$ Regards, Michael