[Completed] Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2001 Toyota MR2?

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Icemann
Member since July 2022 • 84 posts

How can I obtain my 2001 Toyota MR2's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on February 07, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 807 posts

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

Posted on February 08, 2025

Replies (4)

Alphamax
Member • 25 posts

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

February 08, 2025 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 68 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2001 Toyota MR2s?

February 09, 2025 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 107 posts

Same problem on my 2001 Toyota MR2. Watching for any working solutions.

February 10, 2025 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 84 posts

This just might solve my 2001 Toyota MR2's ignition issue.

February 11, 2025 Reply

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