[Working] Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 2012 Toyota Prius Plug in?

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Electricboog
Member since September 2021 • 75 posts

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

Posted on April 25, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug in. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 26, 2025

Replies (4)

Omegadog
Member • 6 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a 2012 Toyota Prius Plug in owner.

April 26, 2025 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 20 posts

Does this method work for the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug in models from 2010 onward?

April 27, 2025 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 86 posts

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

April 28, 2025 Reply
Invisible
Member • 20 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2012 Toyota Prius Plug in this weekend.

April 29, 2025 Reply

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