[Archived] My 2011 Toyota Harrier only works with valet key - programming issue?

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Techwiz
Member since October 2022 • 100 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my 2011 Toyota Harrier?

Posted on August 20, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2011 Toyota Harrier. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 21, 2024

Replies (5)

Quantumx
Member • 134 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2011 Toyota Harrier.

August 21, 2024 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 60 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 2011 Toyota Harrier. This might do it.

August 22, 2024 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 43 posts

Anyone try this on a 2011 Toyota Harrier with push-button start?

August 23, 2024 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 99 posts

Will this work for older 2011 Toyota Harriers? Mine's a 2009.

August 24, 2024 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 69 posts

Will this work for older 2011 Toyota Harriers? Mine's a 2009.

August 25, 2024 Reply

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