[Solved] Help! My 2009 Toyota Venza is stuck in anti-theft mode

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Yellowsub
Member since July 2022 • 72 posts

How do I find the key code to program a key for my 2009 Toyota Venza?

Posted on May 09, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2009 Toyota Venza. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 10, 2025

Replies (4)

Rustynail
Member • 125 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2009 Toyota Venza?

May 10, 2025 Reply
Frostydog
Member • 39 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2009 Toyota Venza?

May 11, 2025 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 13 posts

Does this method work for the 2009 Toyota Venza models from 2010 onward?

May 12, 2025 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 116 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2009 Toyota Venza.

May 13, 2025 Reply

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