[Recommended Fix] Got blank key for 2009 Toyota Hilux from eBay - no code

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Looking for my 2009 Toyota Hilux's key code to program a new key fob

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Worked for someone with a 2009 Toyota Hilux? Need to hear it!

Can’t believe this worked on my 2009 Toyota Hilux. Huge thanks!

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 2009 Toyota Hilux key code too.

My 2009 Toyota Hilux refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

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