[Free Solution] Got replacement ECU for 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport, now code doesn’t match

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Wildthing
Member since December 2022 • 89 posts

Looking for my 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on March 24, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 25, 2025

Replies (3)

Invisible
Member • 87 posts

My 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

March 25, 2025 Reply
Mistermiyagi
Member • 82 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport?

March 26, 2025 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 34 posts

Will this work if the 2016 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport has an aftermarket alarm?

March 27, 2025 Reply

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