[Answered] My 2011 Toyota Sequoia is asking for a key programming code

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Orangesoda
Member since May 2022 • 36 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 2011 Toyota Sequoia?

Posted on February 03, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2011 Toyota Sequoia. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 04, 2025

Replies (6)

Ultraviolet
Member • 150 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 2011 Toyota Sequoia.

February 04, 2025 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 83 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2011 Toyota Sequoia owner.

February 05, 2025 Reply
Electricslide
Member • 102 posts

My 2011 Toyota Sequoia just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

February 06, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 134 posts

My 2011 Toyota Sequoia might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

February 07, 2025 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 54 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 2011 Toyota Sequoia won’t recognize the key.

February 08, 2025 Reply
Xenogamer
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Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 2011 Toyota Sequoia.

February 09, 2025 Reply

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