[Fixed] Does the 2006 Toyota Surf transponder code reset after ECU swap?

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Karmaking
Member since May 2022 • 34 posts

Looking for my 2006 Toyota Surf's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on April 21, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2006 Toyota Surf. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 22, 2025

Replies (4)

Hotshot
Member • 42 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2006 Toyota Surf.

April 22, 2025 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 63 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 2006 Toyota Surf. This might do it.

April 23, 2025 Reply
Ironwill
Member • 67 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2006 Toyota Surf too.

April 24, 2025 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 120 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 2006 Toyota Surf, hope someone can help.

April 25, 2025 Reply

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