[Resolved] Aftermarket key programming for 1997 Toyota T100 Regular Cab without code

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Need the key code to program a new key for my 1997 Toyota T100 Regular Cab - help?

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 Toyota T100 Regular Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

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Just checking in to say this helped with my 1997 Toyota T100 Regular Cab. Thanks!

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 1997 Toyota T100 Regular Cab for a while.

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 1997 Toyota T100 Regular Cab.

Same issue here with my 1997 Toyota T100 Regular Cab, let me know if it works.

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 1997 Toyota T100 Regular Cab.

Will this work if the 1997 Toyota T100 Regular Cab has an aftermarket alarm?

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