[Recommended Fix] Looking for key code for my 2003 Toyota Echo Yaris, any tips?

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Techwiz
Member since June 2023 • 95 posts

Looking for my 2003 Toyota Echo Yaris's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on March 24, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on March 25, 2025

Replies (4)

Techwiz
Member • 77 posts

Using this on my 2003 Toyota Echo Yaris now. Hope it works.

March 25, 2025 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 29 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2003 Toyota Echo Yaris, would this method still work?

March 26, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 135 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 2003 Toyota Echo Yaris's mystery code.

March 27, 2025 Reply
Charlie
Member • 97 posts

My 2003 Toyota Echo Yaris's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

March 28, 2025 Reply

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