[Confirmed Fix] 2005 Scion xB immobilizer active - how do I reset it?

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Electricboog
Member since February 2023 • 93 posts

Need my 2005 Scion xB's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on January 12, 2025
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Posted on January 13, 2025

Replies (5)

Alphamale
Member • 108 posts

This thread might save my 2005 Scion xB. Thanks everyone!

January 13, 2025 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 119 posts

Really need the key code for my 2005 Scion xB, thanks for sharing!

January 14, 2025 Reply
Superfly
Member • 17 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2005 Scion xB for a while.

January 15, 2025 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 140 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2005 Scion xB won’t recognize the key.

January 16, 2025 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 83 posts

I’m not alone! My 2005 Scion xB is doing the same thing.

January 17, 2025 Reply

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