[Recommended Fix] Stuck at home with my 2006 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab - immobilizer won’t let me start

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Ultraviolet
Member since August 2021 • 146 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2006 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab

Posted on February 22, 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 Tacoma Double Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 23, 2025

Replies (6)

Alphaomega
Member • 53 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 2006 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab.

February 23, 2025 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 20 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2006 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab as well.

February 24, 2025 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 33 posts

Same issue here with my 2006 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab, let me know if it works.

February 25, 2025 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 76 posts

My 2006 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

February 26, 2025 Reply
Iceberg
Member • 105 posts

Worked for someone with a 2006 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab? Need to hear it!

February 27, 2025 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 40 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2006 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab?

February 28, 2025 Reply

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