[Method] 2016 Toyota 4Runner SR5 won’t detect key unless I use original - code issue?

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Ninjastar
Member since February 2023 • 26 posts

Need my 2016 Toyota 4Runner SR5's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on February 18, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 19, 2025

Replies (4)

Cosmokid
Member • 44 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2016 Toyota 4Runner SR5.

February 19, 2025 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 55 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my 2016 Toyota 4Runner SR5.

February 20, 2025 Reply
Unicorn
Member • 108 posts

Same issue here with my 2016 Toyota 4Runner SR5, let me know if it works.

February 21, 2025 Reply
Redbaron
Member • 107 posts

Been here before with my 2016 Toyota 4Runner SR5. Let’s see if this one works.

February 22, 2025 Reply

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