[Confirmed] Locked out of my 2003 Toyota Prado, need key code fast

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Goldengate
Member since April 2022 • 150 posts

How to get my 2003 Toyota Prado's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on May 06, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1325 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2003 Toyota Prado. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 07, 2025

Replies (5)

Madhatter
Member • 99 posts

Trying this on my 2003 Toyota Prado later. Will report back.

May 07, 2025 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 92 posts

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

May 08, 2025 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 79 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2003 Toyota Prado.

May 09, 2025 Reply
Captaincrunch
Member • 135 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2003 Toyota Prado too.

May 10, 2025 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 147 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2003 Toyota Prado too.

May 11, 2025 Reply

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