[Fixed] Using OBD to get PIN code for 2008 Scion xD - safe?

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Jedimaster
Member since January 2023 • 32 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my 2008 Scion xD?

Posted on May 12, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on May 13, 2025

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Hotrod
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