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

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Omegadog
Member since July 2023 • 67 posts

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

Posted on November 18, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on November 19, 2024

Replies (6)

Gamerpro
Member • 128 posts

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

November 19, 2024 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 128 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2003 Toyota Crown.

November 20, 2024 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 104 posts

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

November 21, 2024 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 140 posts

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

November 22, 2024 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 118 posts

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

November 23, 2024 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 142 posts

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

November 24, 2024 Reply

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