[Solution] My 2010 Toyota Century key was cloned but code still needed?

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Hotrod
Member since April 2023 • 104 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program 2010 Toyota Century keys?

Posted on March 01, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 825 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2010 Toyota Century. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 02, 2025

Replies (6)

Flashgordon
Member • 66 posts

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

March 02, 2025 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 86 posts

I need this so bad for my 2010 Toyota Century. Subscribed!

March 03, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 26 posts

Key code problems with my 2010 Toyota Century as well. Subscribed!

March 04, 2025 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 98 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2010 Toyota Century this hard?!

March 05, 2025 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 111 posts

Trying this on my 2010 Toyota Century later. Will report back.

March 06, 2025 Reply
Madhatter
Member • 75 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2010 Toyota Century.

March 07, 2025 Reply

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