[Working] Can audio shop get key code for 1998 Toyota Celica?

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Omegadog
Member since February 2022 • 88 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my 1998 Toyota Celica?

Posted on April 20, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 Toyota Celica. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 21, 2025

Replies (5)

Iceberg
Member • 21 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 1998 Toyota Celica too!

April 21, 2025 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 132 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 1998 Toyota Celica all week. Hope this helps.

April 22, 2025 Reply
Bob
Member • 90 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 1998 Toyota Celica. Huge thanks!

April 23, 2025 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 140 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 1998 Toyota Celica?

April 24, 2025 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 96 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 1998 Toyota Celica too.

April 25, 2025 Reply

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