[Issue Closed] 2003 Toyota Aristo ECU swap - need to pair new keys?

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Rocketman
Member since October 2021 • 81 posts

How do I get the key code to program a new key for my 2003 Toyota Aristo?

Posted on January 30, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 31, 2025

Replies (4)

Bluescreen
Member • 143 posts

Will this work for older 2003 Toyota Aristos? Mine's a 2009.

January 31, 2025 Reply
Eve
Member • 65 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2003 Toyota Aristo.

February 01, 2025 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 144 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with 2003 Toyota Aristo key issues!

February 02, 2025 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 118 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2003 Toyota Aristo. Need the code badly.

February 03, 2025 Reply

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