[Resolved] My 2010 Toyota 4Runner key was cloned but code still needed?

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Karmapolice
Member since July 2022 • 70 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 2010 Toyota 4Runner?

Posted on October 03, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2010 Toyota 4Runner. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 04, 2024

Replies (6)

Codemaster
Member • 109 posts

My 2010 Toyota 4Runner's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

October 04, 2024 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 135 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2010 Toyota 4Runner too!

October 05, 2024 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 115 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 2010 Toyota 4Runner. Trying this now.

October 06, 2024 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 9 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2010 Toyota 4Runner.

October 07, 2024 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 7 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2010 Toyota 4Runner too.

October 08, 2024 Reply
Outlawstar
Member • 146 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2010 Toyota 4Runner.

October 09, 2024 Reply

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