[Update] Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2002 Toyota Solara?

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Looking for my 2002 Toyota Solara's key code to program a new key

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Worked on my cousin’s 2002 Toyota Solara—might work for mine too.

Fingers crossed this works for my 2002 Toyota Solara too.

Saved me from towing my 2002 Toyota Solara. Thanks!

I’ve got a 2012 2002 Toyota Solara, would this method still work?

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 2002 Toyota Solara. Trying this now.

Still can’t find the code for my 2002 Toyota Solara. This might do it.

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