[It Worked!] Dealer charging too much for 2012 Toyota Ractis key code

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Rustyshack
Member since July 2022 • 38 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2012 Toyota Ractis

Posted on October 14, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1485 posts

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

Posted on October 15, 2024

Replies (6)

Thunderbolt
Member • 39 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2012 Toyota Ractis!

October 15, 2024 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 36 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 2012 Toyota Ractis, hope someone can help.

October 16, 2024 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 80 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2012 Toyota Ractis.

October 17, 2024 Reply
Frank
Member • 84 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2012 Toyota Ractis too.

October 18, 2024 Reply
Betatest
Member • 49 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2012 Toyota Ractis—might work for mine too.

October 19, 2024 Reply
Echolima
Member • 133 posts

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

October 20, 2024 Reply

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