[Resolved] Locked out of my 2008 Toyota Yaris - don’t have the key code

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Crazycat
Member since December 2022 • 121 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2008 Toyota Yaris

Posted on November 25, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on November 26, 2024

Replies (4)

Reddwarf
Member • 15 posts

I think my 2008 Toyota Yaris has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

November 26, 2024 Reply
Hotrod
Member • 141 posts

Been stuck with my 2008 Toyota Yaris for weeks. This might be the fix.

November 27, 2024 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 33 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2008 Toyota Yaris.

November 28, 2024 Reply
Darkknight
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I need this so bad for my 2008 Toyota Yaris. Subscribed!

November 29, 2024 Reply

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