[Completed] My 2008 Toyota Prius Touring won’t recognize the key - missing transponder code?

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Silverbullet
Member since October 2022 • 53 posts

Need my 2008 Toyota Prius Touring's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on September 15, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1272 posts

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

Posted on September 16, 2024

Replies (6)

Voodooman
Member • 69 posts

Just what I needed! My 2008 Toyota Prius Touring has been acting up lately.

September 16, 2024 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 120 posts

Was about to give up on my 2008 Toyota Prius Touring, but this gives me hope.

September 17, 2024 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 70 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2008 Toyota Prius Touring. Giving it a go myself.

September 18, 2024 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 41 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2008 Toyota Prius Touring too!

September 19, 2024 Reply
Unicorn
Member • 7 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2008 Toyota Prius Touring.

September 20, 2024 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 8 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2008 Toyota Prius Touring—might work for mine too.

September 21, 2024 Reply

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