[Update] 2001 Toyota Highlander immobilizer module mismatch - how to fix?

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Timemachine
Member since June 2023 • 111 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my 2001 Toyota Highlander?

Posted on October 07, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 533 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2001 Toyota Highlander. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 08, 2024

Replies (5)

Quantumpie
Member • 10 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2001 Toyota Highlander.

October 08, 2024 Reply
Knightrider
Member • 145 posts

Will this work if the 2001 Toyota Highlander has an aftermarket alarm?

October 09, 2024 Reply
Diana
Member • 52 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2001 Toyota Highlander.

October 10, 2024 Reply
Luckyluke
Member • 19 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 2001 Toyota Highlander, hope this helps.

October 11, 2024 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 39 posts

Using this on my 2001 Toyota Highlander now. Hope it works.

October 12, 2024 Reply

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