[It Worked!] Key code not working on my 2008 Toyota Avalon

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Luckyluke
Member since July 2022 • 113 posts

Where's the key code stored in a 2008 Toyota Avalon for making new keys?

Posted on August 19, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1725 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2008 Toyota Avalon. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 20, 2024

Replies (6)

Irongiant
Member • 123 posts

My 2008 Toyota Avalon is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

August 20, 2024 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 142 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2008 Toyota Avalon before?

August 21, 2024 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 23 posts

Desperate to get my 2008 Toyota Avalon running again. Trying this tonight.

August 22, 2024 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 72 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2008 Toyota Avalon.

August 23, 2024 Reply
Byteme
Member • 125 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2008 Toyota Avalon.

August 24, 2024 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 32 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 2008 Toyota Avalon for days.

August 25, 2024 Reply

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