[Confirmed Fix] 1996 Toyota 4Runner 'Immobilizer Active' - won’t start after fuse pull

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Flyingdutch
Member since January 2023 • 79 posts

How can I find my 1996 Toyota 4Runner's key code to program a new key?

Posted on November 06, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 766 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1996 Toyota 4Runner. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 07, 2024

Replies (4)

Goldengate
Member • 16 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 1996 Toyota 4Runner.

November 07, 2024 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 133 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 1996 Toyota 4Runner as well.

November 08, 2024 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 77 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 1996 Toyota 4Runner.

November 09, 2024 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 31 posts

Been stuck with my 1996 Toyota 4Runner for weeks. This might be the fix.

November 10, 2024 Reply

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