[Completed] Just changed battery, now 1994 Toyota 4Runner SR5 asks for a PIN code

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Outlawjoe
Member since November 2022 • 77 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my 1994 Toyota 4Runner SR5 for key programming?

Posted on August 20, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 627 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1994 Toyota 4Runner SR5. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 21, 2024

Replies (6)

Xenogamer
Member • 137 posts

My 1994 Toyota 4Runner SR5 is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

August 21, 2024 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 12 posts

This just might solve my 1994 Toyota 4Runner SR5's ignition issue.

August 22, 2024 Reply
Byteme
Member • 26 posts

Anyone try this on a 1994 Toyota 4Runner SR5 with push-button start?

August 23, 2024 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 75 posts

Saved me from towing my 1994 Toyota 4Runner SR5. Thanks!

August 24, 2024 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 141 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 1994 Toyota 4Runner SR5 this hard?!

August 25, 2024 Reply
Whiterabbit
Member • 30 posts

Saved me from towing my 1994 Toyota 4Runner SR5. Thanks!

August 26, 2024 Reply

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