[Issue Closed] Key cloning didn’t work - 1992 Toyota 4Runner still needs code

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Digitaldude
Member since March 2022 • 87 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1992 Toyota 4Runner

Posted on December 29, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 30, 2024

Replies (5)

Electric
Member • 37 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 1992 Toyota 4Runner for a while.

December 30, 2024 Reply
Misterx
Member • 78 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 1992 Toyota 4Runner's mystery code.

December 31, 2024 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 148 posts

My 1992 Toyota 4Runner refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

January 01, 2025 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 144 posts

Desperate to get my 1992 Toyota 4Runner running again. Trying this tonight.

January 02, 2025 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 91 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 1992 Toyota 4Runner?

January 03, 2025 Reply

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