[Closed] Just changed ECU on my 2006 Toyota Mark X - need new transponder code?

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Goldenret
Member since July 2022 • 10 posts

How to get my 2006 Toyota Mark X's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on December 19, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1940 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2006 Toyota Mark X. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 20, 2024

Replies (6)

Platinumblonde
Member • 61 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2006 Toyota Mark X.

December 20, 2024 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 76 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my 2006 Toyota Mark X.

December 21, 2024 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 23 posts

I tried this with my 2006 Toyota Mark X but still no luck. Any suggestions?

December 22, 2024 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 37 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2006 Toyota Mark X, would this method still work?

December 23, 2024 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 131 posts

My 2006 Toyota Mark X might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

December 24, 2024 Reply
Quicksilver
Member • 150 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2006 Toyota Mark Xs?

December 25, 2024 Reply

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