[Confirmed] 2002 Toyota 4Runner immobilizer code invalid - what now?

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Crazycat
Member since January 2022 • 109 posts

Looking for my 2002 Toyota 4Runner's factory key code to program a key

Posted on October 01, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1707 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2002 Toyota 4Runner. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 02, 2024

Replies (4)

Timelord
Member • 148 posts

My 2002 Toyota 4Runner won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

October 02, 2024 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 73 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2002 Toyota 4Runner too!

October 03, 2024 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 33 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2002 Toyota 4Runner. Huge thanks!

October 04, 2024 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 35 posts

Does this method work for the 2002 Toyota 4Runner models from 2010 onward?

October 05, 2024 Reply

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