[Issue Closed] How can I retrieve my 2010 Toyota Prius's key code to make a spare key?

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Where's the key code stored to program keys for a 2010 Toyota Prius?

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My 2010 Toyota Prius's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

My 2010 Toyota Prius won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

This might finally help me unlock my 2010 Toyota Prius's key code.

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2010 Toyota Prius before?

Appreciate any advice—my 2010 Toyota Prius won’t recognize the key.

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