[Confirmed] Lost transponder code for my 1995 Toyota Avalon - any ideas?

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Darthvader
Member since June 2023 • 124 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 1995 Toyota Avalon

Posted on August 04, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 05, 2024

Replies (5)

Bluesteel
Member • 135 posts

My 1995 Toyota Avalon refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

August 05, 2024 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 29 posts

This thread might save my 1995 Toyota Avalon. Thanks everyone!

August 06, 2024 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 49 posts

My 1995 Toyota Avalon has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

August 07, 2024 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 148 posts

Anyone try this on a 1995 Toyota Avalon with push-button start?

August 08, 2024 Reply
Techlord
Member • 137 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 1995 Toyota Avalon?

August 09, 2024 Reply

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