[Fixed] Need to program a key for my 1996 Toyota Avalon but don’t have the code

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Icedragon
Member since December 2021 • 121 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 1996 Toyota Avalon?

Posted on December 03, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1996 Toyota Avalon. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 04, 2024

Replies (6)

Viperstrike
Member • 7 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 1996 Toyota Avalon key code too.

December 04, 2024 Reply
Betatest
Member • 100 posts

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

December 05, 2024 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 57 posts

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

December 06, 2024 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 137 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 1996 Toyota Avalon too.

December 07, 2024 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 25 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 1996 Toyota Avalon.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 8 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 1996 Toyota Avalon's key code.

December 09, 2024 Reply

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