[Working] 2001 Toyota Celica GT won’t crank after battery died - code needed?

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Lionheart
Member since April 2023 • 53 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a 2001 Toyota Celica GT key fob?

Posted on December 13, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 14, 2024

Replies (6)

Whitenoise
Member • 107 posts

My 2001 Toyota Celica GT refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

December 14, 2024 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 29 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2001 Toyota Celica GT.

December 15, 2024 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 131 posts

Following this for my 2001 Toyota Celica GT. Please update if it works!

December 16, 2024 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 85 posts

Same problem on my 2001 Toyota Celica GT. Watching for any working solutions.

December 17, 2024 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 137 posts

My 2001 Toyota Celica GT refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

December 18, 2024 Reply
Unicorn
Member • 145 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2001 Toyota Celica GT.

December 19, 2024 Reply

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