[Recommended Fix] Anyone recover their 2012 Toyota Tundra Regular Cab ignition code successfully?

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Kingkong
Member since February 2023 • 128 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 2012 Toyota Tundra Regular Cab?

Posted on November 14, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2012 Toyota Tundra Regular Cab. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 15, 2024

Replies (6)

Javaking
Member • 68 posts

This just might solve my 2012 Toyota Tundra Regular Cab's ignition issue.

November 15, 2024 Reply
Omegared
Member • 72 posts

Worked for someone with a 2012 Toyota Tundra Regular Cab? Need to hear it!

November 16, 2024 Reply
Redalert
Member • 6 posts

I think my 2012 Toyota Tundra Regular Cab has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

November 17, 2024 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 90 posts

My 2012 Toyota Tundra Regular Cab's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

November 18, 2024 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 78 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2012 Toyota Tundra Regular Cab.

November 19, 2024 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 78 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 2012 Toyota Tundra Regular Cab's key code issue!

November 20, 2024 Reply

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