[Confirmed Fix] Need key code after battery died in 1998 Toyota TS020 GT One

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Kingkong
Member since February 2022 • 77 posts

How to get the factory key code for my 1998 Toyota TS020 GT One to make keys?

Posted on May 11, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 932 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1998 Toyota TS020 GT One. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 12, 2025

Replies (4)

Quantumfizz
Member • 74 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 1998 Toyota TS020 GT One all week. Hope this helps.

May 12, 2025 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 5 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 1998 Toyota TS020 GT One for a while.

May 13, 2025 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 148 posts

I tried this with my 1998 Toyota TS020 GT One but still no luck. Any suggestions?

May 14, 2025 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 118 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 1998 Toyota TS020 GT One's mystery code.

May 15, 2025 Reply

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