[Issue Closed] How do I find the key code to program a key for my 2011 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner?

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Quantumpie
Member since July 2022 • 124 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a 2011 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner?

Posted on December 07, 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 Tacoma PreRunner. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 08, 2024

Replies (5)

Pandaexpress
Member • 66 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2011 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner for a while.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 109 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2011 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner, would this method still work?

December 09, 2024 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 136 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2011 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner.

December 10, 2024 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 136 posts

Key code problems with my 2011 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner as well. Subscribed!

December 11, 2024 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 101 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2011 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner. Trying this instead.

December 12, 2024 Reply

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