TOY43 vs TOY43R vs TOY47: Which Lishi Tool Fits Your Toyota?
Toyota is one of the most common brands on a locksmith's bench, and our catalogue carries at least seven Toyota tools. Two of them are 8-cut. Two more are 10-cut. Picking the wrong one is easy, and the mistake only shows up when the tool refuses to seat.
This guide compares the Toyota profiles we stock and gives you the three checks that decide which one you need.
Short version: TOY43 and TOY47 are both 8-cut but different keyways. TOY43R and TOY43AT are the 10-cut tools, and they are not interchangeable either. TOY48 is the 5-cut profile. The number in brackets tells you the bitting geometry, not which vehicle it fits.
The Toyota tools side by side
| Tool | Cut | Locks listed | Coverage as listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOY43 | 8 | Ignition (anti-glare) | Older Toyota Camry ignition |
| TOY43 (door/trunk) | 8 | Door, trunk | Toyota door and trunk locks |
| TOY47 | 8 | Ignition, door, trunk | Avensis, Yaris, Auris, Carina, Corolla |
| TOY43R | 10 | Ignition | Toyota ignition locks |
| TOY43AT | 10 | Ignition (one SKU), door and luggage (another SKU) | Later Toyota where the AT keyway applies |
| TOY48 | 5 | Ignition, door, trunk | Lexus and Toyota 5-cut locks |
| TOY38R | 8 | Door (anti-glare) | Toyota door locks |
Why two 8-cut tools exist
TOY43 and TOY47 are both 8-cut, and that is exactly where buyers go wrong. Cut count describes the number of bitting positions, not the keyway. The two tools are machined for different key profiles.
Look at the lock list, not the number in brackets: our TOY47 listing names Avensis, Yaris, Auris, Carina and Corolla and covers ignition, door and trunk. The two TOY43 listings are narrower — one for the older Camry ignition lock, one for Toyota door and trunk locks.
The 10-cut tools are not interchangeable either
Later Toyota ignition locks moved to a 10-position arrangement, which is why TOY43R and TOY43AT exist. Both read ten positions, but they are different keyways, and TOY43AT itself comes in two listings: an ignition version and a door / luggage version.
So "10-cut Toyota" is not one product. Confirm which profile the lock uses before ordering.
Three checks that decide it
- Model year and generation. Toyota changed keyways mid-lifecycle, so two Corollas ten years apart can be different locks.
- Keyway code from the key or the lock. Match that code to the tool number in the listing, not to the cut count.
- Lock position. Ignition, door and trunk are not always the same profile on the same car, and several Toyota tools are listed for one position only.
Common mistakes
- Buying TOY47 because it appears most often, for a car that uses TOY43.
- Assuming an 8-cut tool can read a 10-cut lock. It will not seat correctly.
- Using a door tool on the ignition because the badge matches.
Frequently asked questions
Is TOY47 the same as TOY43?
No. Both are 8-cut, but they are different keyways with different lock coverage.
Which Toyota tool covers the most models?
The TOY47 listing names the widest model range in our catalogue (Avensis, Yaris, Auris, Carina, Corolla), but that does not make it universal.
Do I need both a door and an ignition tool?
Only if the vehicle uses different profiles for each position — which is why TOY43 and TOY43AT each have a door version in the catalogue.
Where can I see all Toyota tools together?
Our Toyota collection lists every Toyota profile we stock.
Toyota tools in this comparison
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