[Completed] Lost only key - how to recover code for 2008 Scion xA

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Where do they get the key code to program 2008 Scion xA keys at the dealer?

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Same problem on my 2008 Scion xA. Watching for any working solutions.

Really hoping this unlocks my 2008 Scion xA's mystery code.

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2008 Scion xAs?

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