[It Worked!] Has anyone recovered ignition code for 2004 Toyota Highlander Limited successfully?

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Zombiehunt
Member since February 2022 • 16 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my 2004 Toyota Highlander Limited

Posted on December 22, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2004 Toyota Highlander Limited. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 23, 2024

Replies (6)

Electricboog
Member • 146 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2004 Toyota Highlander Limited!

December 23, 2024 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 67 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2004 Toyota Highlander Limited.

December 24, 2024 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 9 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2004 Toyota Highlander Limited.

December 25, 2024 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 21 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my 2004 Toyota Highlander Limited, following this thread.

December 26, 2024 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 147 posts

Been here before with my 2004 Toyota Highlander Limited. Let’s see if this one works.

December 27, 2024 Reply
Eagleeye
Member • 24 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 2004 Toyota Highlander Limited, hope this helps.

December 28, 2024 Reply

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