[Recommended Fix] Can I extract key code from my 2012 Toyota Prius c Three VIN?

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Thunderbolt
Member since May 2022 • 40 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2012 Toyota Prius c Three

Posted on February 02, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 662 posts

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

Posted on February 03, 2025

Replies (6)

Darkhorse
Member • 28 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 2012 Toyota Prius c Three!

February 03, 2025 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 140 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2012 Toyota Prius c Three as well.

February 04, 2025 Reply
Alphamax
Member • 37 posts

I have a 2011 2012 Toyota Prius c Three, will this method work for that year?

February 05, 2025 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 99 posts

My 2012 Toyota Prius c Three's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

February 06, 2025 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 138 posts

I have a 2011 2012 Toyota Prius c Three, will this method work for that year?

February 07, 2025 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 49 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2012 Toyota Prius c Three—might work for mine too.

February 08, 2025 Reply

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