[Archived] 2012 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab refuses to crank - ignition system locked?

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Electric
Member since June 2023 • 68 posts

Where's the key code hidden on a 2012 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab for key programming?

Posted on April 02, 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 Tacoma Access Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 03, 2025

Replies (5)

Ironwill
Member • 73 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2012 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab.

April 03, 2025 Reply
Neondream
Member • 59 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 2012 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab. Need the code badly.

April 04, 2025 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 85 posts

Will this work if the 2012 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab has an aftermarket alarm?

April 05, 2025 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 31 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2012 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab this hard?!

April 06, 2025 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 82 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a 2012 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab.

April 07, 2025 Reply

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