why there are 2 diffrent keys for the same car?

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Asked by driveway Sep 25, 2013 at 09:48 PM

Question type: General

I am about to buy a a used car but the seller told me that it has 2 different keys, one to open the door, and one to start the engine. it is not too old car. it is Toyota 2001. Any idea what might that be?

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Sounds like the ignition was replaced

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Just make sure you check the Carfax and vin# to make sure it's clean.

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It's hard to say without checking the car, but I'm guessing there was a problem with the ignition at some point, so it had to be replaced

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