[Free Tool] My 2016 Toyota Avensis key code is missing - advice?

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Quickdraw
Member since December 2022 • 51 posts

Need my 2016 Toyota Avensis's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on January 16, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on January 17, 2025

Replies (3)

Titanium
Member • 11 posts

My 2016 Toyota Avensis's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

January 17, 2025 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 114 posts

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

January 18, 2025 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 114 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 2016 Toyota Avensis?

January 19, 2025 Reply

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