[Confirmed] Got replacement ECU for 2012 Toyota EZ, now code doesn’t match

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Techwiz
Member since November 2022 • 60 posts

Where do I get the key code for my 2012 Toyota EZ to make a spare key?

Posted on October 09, 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 EZ. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 10, 2024

Replies (4)

Flyingdutch
Member • 144 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2012 Toyota EZ.

October 10, 2024 Reply
Techguru
Member • 142 posts

Just what I needed! My 2012 Toyota EZ has been acting up lately.

October 11, 2024 Reply
Icedragon
Member • 36 posts

My 2012 Toyota EZ has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

October 12, 2024 Reply
Unicorn
Member • 65 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2012 Toyota EZ this weekend.

October 13, 2024 Reply

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