[Recommended Fix] Stuck at home with my 2005 Toyota ist - immobilizer won’t let me start

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Turboboost
Member since March 2023 • 119 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my 2005 Toyota ist to program a key?

Posted on March 05, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2005 Toyota ist. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 06, 2025

Replies (5)

Hotwheels
Member • 51 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2005 Toyota ist's key code.

March 06, 2025 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 61 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2005 Toyota ist.

March 07, 2025 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 125 posts

Using this on my 2005 Toyota ist now. Hope it works.

March 08, 2025 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 95 posts

Using this on my 2005 Toyota ist now. Hope it works.

March 09, 2025 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 21 posts

Just tried this on my 2005 Toyota ist—anyone else have success?

March 10, 2025 Reply

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