[Method] Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 1993 Toyota Pickup

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How do I get the key code to program a new key for my 1993 Toyota Pickup?

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I’ve got a 2012 1993 Toyota Pickup, would this method still work?

Been searching everywhere for help with my 1993 Toyota Pickup's key code.

Looking for the same thing for my 1993 Toyota Pickup, hope someone can help.

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 1993 Toyota Pickup.

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