[Working] 2017 Toyota Prius Prime not starting - no key programming code

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Urbanninja
Member since May 2023 • 63 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my 2017 Toyota Prius Prime?

Posted on March 08, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 09, 2025

Replies (5)

Xenowarrior
Member • 112 posts

My 2017 Toyota Prius Prime is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

March 09, 2025 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 56 posts

I tried this with my 2017 Toyota Prius Prime but still no luck. Any suggestions?

March 10, 2025 Reply
Charlie
Member • 71 posts

Following along—same issue with my 2017 Toyota Prius Prime.

March 11, 2025 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 5 posts

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

March 12, 2025 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 61 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my 2017 Toyota Prius Prime this weekend.

March 13, 2025 Reply

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