[Update] Bought a secondhand 2012 Toyota Mark X Zio, PIN code missing

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Outlawjoe
Member since December 2022 • 121 posts

Where's the key code stored in a 2012 Toyota Mark X Zio for making new keys?

Posted on October 18, 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 Mark X Zio. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 19, 2024

Replies (4)

Knightlight
Member • 91 posts

Been stuck with my 2012 Toyota Mark X Zio for weeks. This might be the fix.

October 19, 2024 Reply
Misterx
Member • 107 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 2012 Toyota Mark X Zio, hope this helps.

October 20, 2024 Reply
Javaking
Member • 73 posts

My 2012 Toyota Mark X Zio has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

October 21, 2024 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 59 posts

Trying this out on my 2012 Toyota Mark X Zio today—hoping it works.

October 22, 2024 Reply

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