[Free Solution] Is the ignition lock coded separately in 2008 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab?

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Metalhead
Member since December 2022 • 62 posts

Looking for my 2008 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on September 06, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 07, 2024

Replies (3)

Charlie
Member • 55 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2008 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab—need the code first.

September 07, 2024 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 8 posts

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

September 08, 2024 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 60 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my 2008 Toyota Tacoma Regular Cab. Huge thanks!

September 09, 2024 Reply

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