[It Worked!] Is it legal to get the immobilizer code online for 2001 Toyota MR2 Spyder?

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Member since February 2022 • 55 posts

How can I access my 2001 Toyota MR2 Spyder's key code to program new keys?

Posted on August 03, 2024
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2001 Toyota MR2 Spyder. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 04, 2024

Replies (6)

Yellowfin
Member • 92 posts

Following this for my 2001 Toyota MR2 Spyder. Please update if it works!

August 04, 2024 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 50 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2001 Toyota MR2 Spyder.

August 05, 2024 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 109 posts

Was about to tow my 2001 Toyota MR2 Spyder. Let me try this first.

August 06, 2024 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 41 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2001 Toyota MR2 Spyders?

August 07, 2024 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 119 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 2001 Toyota MR2 Spyder key code too.

August 08, 2024 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 117 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2001 Toyota MR2 Spyder.

August 09, 2024 Reply

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