[Recommended Fix] Options when VIN is unreadable for 2009 Toyota 4Runner key code

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Supernova
Member since May 2022 • 143 posts

How can I obtain my 2009 Toyota 4Runner's key code to program a spare key?

Posted on April 02, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1814 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2009 Toyota 4Runner. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 03, 2025

Replies (6)

Zombieslayer
Member • 14 posts

Using this on my 2009 Toyota 4Runner now. Hope it works.

April 03, 2025 Reply
Goldengate
Member • 108 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2009 Toyota 4Runner.

April 04, 2025 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 52 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2009 Toyota 4Runner as well.

April 05, 2025 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 146 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my 2009 Toyota 4Runner's mystery code.

April 06, 2025 Reply
Alice
Member • 40 posts

Anyone try this on a 2009 Toyota 4Runner with push-button start?

April 07, 2025 Reply
Timelord
Member • 125 posts

If this works for my 2009 Toyota 4Runner, I owe you big time.

April 08, 2025 Reply

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