Help! - Toyota Altezza Key Fob/transponder replacement.

[Hootr]

Long story short, I've bought a 1999 Toyota Altezza, has no keys. I need keys. 🙃

Hoping someone has some advice or has done this before.

Being a Japanese import, everywhere I've tried is unsure. I've contacted a local Toyota dealership, they told me these key fobs are no longer available. Tried a locksmith, they also didn't know. 

I'm fine with just getting a key cut so I can at least drive the car around, but I don't know if I need a transponder as well. I know IS200 keys communicate with the car to actually allow it to start with the correct key, will my Altezza be the same?

Appreciate any info, thank you.

[Lexus Owners Club]

I'm not sure but from memory Japanese import cars didn't have transponders within the keys back then as most of the cars I worked on when entering the country had to be fitted with aftermarket immobiliser systems for insurance purposes.
So I would get a key cut by any locksmith and see if it works with the car first

[Hootr]

For future reference or anyone else chasing information:

Had locksmith come around and check for an immobiliser, couldn't find anything.
Went ahead an got a standard key cut, seems to work fine and let the car crank.

Sorting a transponder for the remote locking and trunk was an issue though,
after a lot of hassle, I am told I'll need a genuine toyota fob to link it up to the car.