[Confirmed] My 2006 Toyota Crown key was cloned but code still needed?

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Where do they get the key code to program 2006 Toyota Crown keys at the dealer?

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Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2006 Toyota Crown.

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2006 Toyota Crown for a while.

Why is finding a key code on a 2006 Toyota Crown this hard?!

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