[Confirmed Fix] Need my 1989 Toyota Celica's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

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Vortexx
Member since February 2022 • 78 posts

How do I get the key code to program a new key for my 1989 Toyota Celica?

Posted on March 31, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1989 Toyota Celica. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 01, 2025

Replies (3)

Ultraman
Member • 98 posts

My 1989 Toyota Celica is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

April 01, 2025 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 87 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 1989 Toyota Celica won’t recognize the key.

April 02, 2025 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 83 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 1989 Toyota Celica. Need the code badly.

April 03, 2025 Reply

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