[Method] 2015 Toyota Prius c keyless entry failed - car won’t start

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Blackbelt
Member since March 2022 • 20 posts

Need my 2015 Toyota Prius c's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on December 07, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2015 Toyota Prius c. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 08, 2024

Replies (6)

Quantumflux
Member • 134 posts

My 2015 Toyota Prius c won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 129 posts

Was about to tow my 2015 Toyota Prius c. Let me try this first.

December 09, 2024 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 105 posts

Trying this on my 2015 Toyota Prius c later. Will report back.

December 10, 2024 Reply
Yankeezulu
Member • 17 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2015 Toyota Prius c.

December 11, 2024 Reply
Zetajones
Member • 128 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 2015 Toyota Prius c.

December 12, 2024 Reply
Superfly
Member • 119 posts

Will this work for older 2015 Toyota Prius cs? Mine's a 2009.

December 13, 2024 Reply

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