[Success] Got replacement ECU for 2008 Toyota Highlander, now code doesn’t match

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Haloeffect
Member since March 2022 • 150 posts

Need my 2008 Toyota Highlander's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on May 10, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 974 posts

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

Posted on May 11, 2025

Replies (3)

Quantumleap
Member • 53 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2008 Toyota Highlander as well.

May 11, 2025 Reply
Neondream
Member • 42 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my 2008 Toyota Highlander. This is a lifesaver.

May 12, 2025 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 109 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 2008 Toyota Highlander key code too.

May 13, 2025 Reply

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