[Fixed] Where's the key code stored on a 2017 Toyota 4Runner Limited Edition for programming keys?

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Killerbee
Member since February 2022 • 84 posts

Looking for my 2017 Toyota 4Runner Limited Edition's factory key code to program a key

Posted on August 27, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1268 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Toyota 4Runner Limited Edition. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 28, 2024

Replies (6)

Neonqueen
Member • 143 posts

I’m not alone! My 2017 Toyota 4Runner Limited Edition is doing the same thing.

August 28, 2024 Reply
Neonlights
Member • 14 posts

My 2017 Toyota 4Runner Limited Edition needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

August 29, 2024 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 127 posts

Been stuck with my 2017 Toyota 4Runner Limited Edition for weeks. This might be the fix.

August 30, 2024 Reply
Ninjastar
Member • 67 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 2017 Toyota 4Runner Limited Edition.

August 31, 2024 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 89 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 2017 Toyota 4Runner Limited Edition.

September 01, 2024 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 19 posts

My 2017 Toyota 4Runner Limited Edition refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

September 02, 2024 Reply

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