[Update] Fob reprogram failed on 2017 Toyota Prius Prime Plus - need key code

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How do I find the key code to program a key for my 2017 Toyota Prius Prime Plus?

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I have a 2011 2017 Toyota Prius Prime Plus, will this method work for that year?

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2017 Toyota Prius Prime Plus as well.

My 2017 Toyota Prius Prime Plus won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

Appreciate any advice—my 2017 Toyota Prius Prime Plus won’t recognize the key.

I have the same 2017 Toyota Prius Prime Plus and I'm also trying to find the key code.

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 2017 Toyota Prius Prime Plus!

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