[Success] 2012 Toyota Vios immobilizer flashing - code problem?

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Digitalx
Member since April 2023 • 36 posts

Need my 2012 Toyota Vios's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on August 02, 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 Vios. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 03, 2024

Replies (6)

Unclesam
Member • 6 posts

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

August 03, 2024 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 29 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2012 Toyota Vios.

August 04, 2024 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 61 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2012 Toyota Vios.

August 05, 2024 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 138 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 2012 Toyota Vios. Trying this instead.

August 06, 2024 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 135 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2012 Toyota Vios as well.

August 07, 2024 Reply
Techguru
Member • 70 posts

My 2012 Toyota Vios won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

August 08, 2024 Reply

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