[Free Tool] Is the key programming code the same as the immobilizer code on a 2012 Toyota Corolla?

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Rustynail
Member since June 2022 • 141 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 2012 Toyota Corolla?

Posted on September 28, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Toyota Corolla. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 29, 2024

Replies (6)

Dragonfly
Member • 142 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2012 Toyota Corolla. Trying this instead.

September 29, 2024 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 99 posts

Just tried this on my 2012 Toyota Corolla—anyone else have success?

September 30, 2024 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 38 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2012 Toyota Corolla.

October 01, 2024 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 117 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2012 Toyota Corolla this hard?!

October 02, 2024 Reply
Kungfupanda
Member • 133 posts

Following this for my 2012 Toyota Corolla. Please update if it works!

October 03, 2024 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 127 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2012 Toyota Corolla before?

October 04, 2024 Reply

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