[Resolved] Can’t get past anti-theft lock on my 2012 Toyota Hilux

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Dragonfly
Member since December 2021 • 106 posts

How can I retrieve my 2012 Toyota Hilux's key code to make a spare key?

Posted on April 27, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 878 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Toyota Hilux. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 28, 2025

Replies (6)

Misterx
Member • 23 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my 2012 Toyota Hilux for a while.

April 28, 2025 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 131 posts

Trying this on my 2012 Toyota Hilux later. Will report back.

April 29, 2025 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 119 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2012 Toyota Hilux.

April 30, 2025 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 40 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 2012 Toyota Hilux.

May 01, 2025 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 82 posts

I think my 2012 Toyota Hilux has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

May 02, 2025 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 113 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 2012 Toyota Hilux all week. Hope this helps.

May 03, 2025 Reply

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