[Status: Resolved] 2003 Toyota Sienna won’t detect key unless I use original - code issue?

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Outlawjoe
Member since June 2022 • 111 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my 2003 Toyota Sienna?

Posted on September 23, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 24, 2024

Replies (3)

Titanium
Member • 120 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2003 Toyota Sienna won’t recognize the key.

September 24, 2024 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 88 posts

My 2003 Toyota Sienna is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

September 25, 2024 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 105 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 2003 Toyota Sienna's key code.

September 26, 2024 Reply

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