[Confirmed Fix] Trying to get ignition working again on my 2009 Toyota Highlander

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Betamax
Member since June 2022 • 113 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a 2009 Toyota Highlander key fob?

Posted on September 04, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 690 posts

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

Posted on September 05, 2024

Replies (6)

Alphamax
Member • 36 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2009 Toyota Highlander before?

September 05, 2024 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 103 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 2009 Toyota Highlander, hope this helps.

September 06, 2024 Reply
Hackman
Member • 104 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2009 Toyota Highlander.

September 07, 2024 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 18 posts

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

September 08, 2024 Reply
Titanium
Member • 64 posts

This might finally help me unlock my 2009 Toyota Highlander's key code.

September 09, 2024 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 26 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2009 Toyota Highlander this hard?!

September 10, 2024 Reply

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