[Archived] Can someone send me the PIN code for 2016 Toyota 4Runner VIN?

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Where do I get the key code for my 2016 Toyota 4Runner to make a spare key?

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My mechanic said this might help with my 2016 Toyota 4Runner key issue.

I’ve got a 2012 2016 Toyota 4Runner, would this method still work?

My 2016 Toyota 4Runner has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

This might finally help me unlock my 2016 Toyota 4Runner's key code.

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2016 Toyota 4Runner?

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 2016 Toyota 4Runners?

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