[Working] Any tricks to retrieve the key code for my 2016 Toyota Prius c?

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How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 2016 Toyota Prius c?

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Would love to see a video version of this for a 2016 Toyota Prius c.

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my 2016 Toyota Prius c.

Wish I found this thread before towing my 2016 Toyota Prius c.

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my 2016 Toyota Prius c.

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2016 Toyota Prius c as well.

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 2016 Toyota Prius c. Trying this now.

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