[Completed] Any luck getting the 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser PIN code without original key?

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Cosmicray
Member since October 2021 • 86 posts

Where can I find the key code to program keys for my 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser?

Posted on October 22, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 864 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 23, 2024

Replies (6)

Electric
Member • 96 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser.

October 23, 2024 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 20 posts

Been stuck with my 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser for weeks. This might be the fix.

October 24, 2024 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 45 posts

Will this work if the 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser has an aftermarket alarm?

October 25, 2024 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 23 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser's key code issue!

October 26, 2024 Reply
Ironman
Member • 76 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser.

October 27, 2024 Reply
Frostydog
Member • 54 posts

My 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

October 28, 2024 Reply

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