[It Worked!] 2016 Toyota Auris key lost and no code - what are my options?

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Luckyluke
Member since July 2022 • 140 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my 2016 Toyota Auris?

Posted on October 03, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1039 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Toyota Auris. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 04, 2024

Replies (5)

Megamind
Member • 64 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 2016 Toyota Auris?

October 04, 2024 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 116 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my 2016 Toyota Auris. This is a lifesaver.

October 05, 2024 Reply
Techlord
Member • 41 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 2016 Toyota Auris's key code issue!

October 06, 2024 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 95 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2016 Toyota Auris—might work for mine too.

October 07, 2024 Reply
Invisible
Member • 93 posts

If this works for my 2016 Toyota Auris, I owe you big time.

October 08, 2024 Reply

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