[Completed] 2012 Toyota Prius c key code lookup - what info do I need?

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Ultraman
Member since January 2023 • 107 posts

Need my 2012 Toyota Prius c's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on February 27, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 649 posts

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

Posted on February 28, 2025

Replies (4)

Hotwheels
Member • 16 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 2012 Toyota Prius c.

February 28, 2025 Reply
Eve
Member • 87 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2012 Toyota Prius c.

March 01, 2025 Reply
Whiteknight
Member • 56 posts

If this works for my 2012 Toyota Prius c, I owe you big time.

March 02, 2025 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 99 posts

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

March 03, 2025 Reply

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