[Issue Closed] 2016 Toyota Yaris R is stuck with anti-theft light blinking

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Ultraman
Member since July 2023 • 95 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my 2016 Toyota Yaris R to program a key?

Posted on November 14, 2024
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Posted on November 15, 2024

Replies (4)

Yellowsub
Member • 28 posts

My 2016 Toyota Yaris R has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

November 15, 2024 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 95 posts

My 2016 Toyota Yaris R's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

November 16, 2024 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 124 posts

My 2016 Toyota Yaris R won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

November 17, 2024 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 114 posts

My 2016 Toyota Yaris R refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

November 18, 2024 Reply

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