[Completed] Any success recovering lost code from old 2017 Toyota RAV4 LE keys?

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Frostydog
Member since May 2022 • 22 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my 2017 Toyota RAV4 LE?

Posted on January 21, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 886 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2017 Toyota RAV4 LE. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 22, 2025

Replies (6)

Deltaforce
Member • 62 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2017 Toyota RAV4 LE.

January 22, 2025 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 129 posts

Finally, something that might help with my 2017 Toyota RAV4 LE's key code issue!

January 23, 2025 Reply
Killerbee
Member • 76 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my 2017 Toyota RAV4 LE key code too.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 113 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my 2017 Toyota RAV4 LE.

January 25, 2025 Reply
Techguru
Member • 17 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 2017 Toyota RAV4 LE.

January 26, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 101 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a 2017 Toyota RAV4 LE before?

January 27, 2025 Reply

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