[Update] 2011 Toyota RAV4 Sport not accepting cloned key - code problem?

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Omegaman
Member since July 2022 • 135 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my 2011 Toyota RAV4 Sport for key programming?

Posted on September 01, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1866 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2011 Toyota RAV4 Sport. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 02, 2024

Replies (6)

Highvoltage
Member • 146 posts

If this works for my 2011 Toyota RAV4 Sport, I owe you big time.

September 02, 2024 Reply
Grace
Member • 78 posts

My 2011 Toyota RAV4 Sport refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

September 03, 2024 Reply
Lasertag
Member • 76 posts

I have a 2011 2011 Toyota RAV4 Sport, will this method work for that year?

September 04, 2024 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 132 posts

Been here before with my 2011 Toyota RAV4 Sport. Let’s see if this one works.

September 05, 2024 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 77 posts

I tried this with my 2011 Toyota RAV4 Sport but still no luck. Any suggestions?

September 06, 2024 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 27 posts

My 2011 Toyota RAV4 Sport won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

September 07, 2024 Reply

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