[It Worked!] I can't find the key code for my 2016 Toyota Corolla

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Unicorn
Member since September 2022 • 45 posts

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

Posted on November 18, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1282 posts

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

Posted on November 19, 2024

Replies (6)

Lonewolf
Member • 147 posts

This is exactly what I need for my 2016 Toyota Corolla, thanks for posting!

November 19, 2024 Reply
Jumpman
Member • 105 posts

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

November 20, 2024 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 129 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2016 Toyota Corolla before?

November 21, 2024 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 102 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my 2016 Toyota Corolla, hope this helps.

November 22, 2024 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 22 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2016 Toyota Corolla.

November 23, 2024 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 126 posts

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

November 24, 2024 Reply

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