"Sn210" (sn210)
11/07/2014 at 21:59 • Filed to: Firstworldproblems
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"Sn210" (sn210)
11/07/2014 at 21:59 • Filed to: Firstworldproblems | 0
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A few days ago, I posted a question about aw11 Mr2 !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! .
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Basically, my MR2 that I picked up last month only came with one key, the "wallet" spare. I thought it would be cool to track down some original OEM key blanks since my car is very original with only 57k.
After consulting my fellow Opponauts, I learned that I wanted keys with a plastic head. Further research showed that there were two types of keys out there. It looked like part number 90999-00106 were the original keys, and then Toyota replaced that with 90999-00212.
-00106 has raised Toyota letters but -00212 has the letters cut into it. TwosRUs.com had -00106, so I ordered two!
http://twosrus.com/catalog/produc…
Well I got them in the mail today, and they sent me -00212. I paid a little extra to get the -00106 from them and I really wanted original keys. Their site states quantities are limited, but part -00106 is clearly the part being advertised.
I'm not sure if I should be upset, or I'm just having a major first-world problem. I know it's only a sub $5k Toyota, but if I had a Concours condition 1 of 36 cars-with-those-options-and-color-combos at Barrett-Jackson, the wrong keys would be a kind of a big deal.
What do you think, would you be upset?
Big Bubba Ray
> Sn210
11/07/2014 at 22:01 |
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This reminds me I need to get another key for the Datsun.
HeathJokerSick
> Sn210
11/07/2014 at 22:02 |
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Of course you should and don't feel weird about it. This is how you keep things honest. Wish more people raised a stink.
OPPOsaurus WRX
> Sn210
11/07/2014 at 22:02 |
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On one hand OCD but on the other you didn't get what you ordered so I think you have the optoin of being pissed. If ur gunna do it you might as well do it right
Trunk Impaired 318
> Sn210
11/07/2014 at 22:28 |
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Man thats pretty odd, TwosRUs are usually tops when it comes to stuff like this. Definitely shoot them an email and I bet you'll get something out of them, be it a refund or credit or something.
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Sn210
> Trunk Impaired 318
11/07/2014 at 22:32 |
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yeah I think I will. I'm not mad, just disappointed lol
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Trunk Impaired 318
> Sn210
11/07/2014 at 22:47 |
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I think as long you convey that and the fact that you didn't get what was advertised you'll be good! Maybe they just sent you a SW20 set instead of an AW11 and they'll send you the right keys and let you keep the ones you already got!
lonestranger
> Sn210
11/07/2014 at 23:12 |
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On the bright side, I think the debossed (sunken letter) one is the original style, and the embossed (raised letter) style is the replacement. I'm no expert, and I never owned a new '80s Toyota, but I have driven hundreds of them. To me, the embossed one looks and feels proper. I don't mean to dispute your research, but that's the key I'd personally choose.
Regardless, you have every right to be upset and deserve a replacement or refund. They aren't selling keys that merely work properly, they are marketing the fact that they are correct in every facet. You ordered and paid for the 00106s, you deserve the 00106s.
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Sn210
> lonestranger
11/07/2014 at 23:25 |
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no worries, I'm not an expert either! this is the site that lead me to believe that -00106 was the original key. It states that this part # was replaced by -00212.
Also, the 00212 keys are pretty easy to come by. I mean, it's just the key, but like you said, I ordered 00106's :/
itranthelasttimeiparkedit
> Trunk Impaired 318
11/07/2014 at 23:38 |
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second'ed. I bet they will make it right.
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lonestranger
> Sn210
11/07/2014 at 23:51 |
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Looks like that is correct. This says that 00106 was used with the MR2 from production dates Dec. '84 until Dec. '89 (among other vehicles) and 00212 was used with Land Cruisers from January '90 until July '00.
There's also another part number preceding 00212. 90999-00104 . It looks similar yet not identical, ad isn't listed as being an MR2 part.
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Sn210
> lonestranger
11/08/2014 at 07:37 |
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just sent them an email, we'll see if they'll do anything for me
Thanks for your help!
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Sn210
> lonestranger
11/08/2014 at 11:41 |
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I heard back from them this morning. They said that 00106 was discontinued three years ago and 00212 was the replacement. Oh well, I'll just keep these I guess
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Sn210
> Trunk Impaired 318
11/08/2014 at 11:44 |
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I wrote them an email and they already got back to me. They said the keys I want were discontinued by Toyota three years ago, but offered me a refund if i returned them. I'll probably just keep these, I'm paranoid only having one key.
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Sn210
> itranthelasttimeiparkedit
11/08/2014 at 11:45 |
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they wrote me back offering a refund if I return them but I'll probably just keep these. They said the ones I wanted were discontinued three years ago
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Sn210
> HeathJokerSick
11/08/2014 at 11:46 |
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I wrote them an email this morning and they already got back to me. They said the keys I wanted were discontinued three years ago but offered me a refund if I returned them. They were the only site I could find that listed the part number I wanted so I'll probably just keep these.
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HeathJokerSick
> Sn210
11/08/2014 at 12:32 |
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Seems like a good company. MR2 with 57 is still blowing my mind.
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Trunk Impaired 318
> Sn210
11/08/2014 at 18:24 |
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That still sucks, I hope they at least change the picture on their site!
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Sn210
> Trunk Impaired 318
11/08/2014 at 19:13 |
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Yeah I might even leave a review as an fyi to others