[Solved] Is it possible to recover the immobilizer code for my 2003 Toyota Crown?

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Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 2003 Toyota Crown

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Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 2003 Toyota Crown.

Following along—same issue with my 2003 Toyota Crown.

Any updates on getting the key code for the 2003 Toyota Crown?

Desperate to get my 2003 Toyota Crown running again. Trying this tonight.

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2003 Toyota Crown.

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2003 Toyota Crown owner.

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