[Recommended Fix] Help with key pairing on 2008 Toyota HiAce - code won’t work

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Frostbyte
Member since November 2021 • 120 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my 2008 Toyota HiAce?

Posted on May 06, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1876 posts

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

Posted on May 07, 2025

Replies (5)

Quantumpie
Member • 13 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 2008 Toyota HiAce!

May 07, 2025 Reply
Voodoochild
Member • 83 posts

I have a 2011 2008 Toyota HiAce, will this method work for that year?

May 08, 2025 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 92 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 2008 Toyota HiAce, hope someone can help.

May 09, 2025 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 42 posts

My 2008 Toyota HiAce refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

May 10, 2025 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 6 posts

I tried this with my 2008 Toyota HiAce but still no luck. Any suggestions?

May 11, 2025 Reply

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