[Free Tool] 2007 Toyota Highlander ECU swap - need to pair new keys?

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Alphabeta
Member since August 2022 • 23 posts

Where's the key code stored in a 2007 Toyota Highlander for making new keys?

Posted on October 14, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 510 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2007 Toyota Highlander. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 15, 2024

Replies (6)

Voodooman
Member • 144 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2007 Toyota Highlander.

October 15, 2024 Reply
Eve
Member • 125 posts

This thread might save my 2007 Toyota Highlander. Thanks everyone!

October 16, 2024 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 45 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2007 Toyota Highlander.

October 17, 2024 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 13 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2007 Toyota Highlander. Huge thanks!

October 18, 2024 Reply
Icecold
Member • 36 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2007 Toyota Highlander too.

October 19, 2024 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 108 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2007 Toyota Highlander.

October 20, 2024 Reply

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