[Closed] Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

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Eve
Member since March 2022 • 86 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser - help?

Posted on March 28, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on March 29, 2025

Replies (6)

Wildthing
Member • 91 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser.

March 29, 2025 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 39 posts

Key code problems with my 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser as well. Subscribed!

March 30, 2025 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 98 posts

I think my 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

March 31, 2025 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 148 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser before?

April 01, 2025 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 130 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser key issue.

April 02, 2025 Reply
Bob
Member • 94 posts

This thread might save my 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser. Thanks everyone!

April 03, 2025 Reply

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