[Resolved] Trying to revive old 2017 Toyota RAV4 - no key code available

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Misterx
Member since June 2022 • 133 posts

Need my 2017 Toyota RAV4's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on February 26, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1053 posts

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

Posted on February 27, 2025

Replies (6)

Vikingking
Member • 40 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 2017 Toyota RAV4 too.

February 27, 2025 Reply
Cyberninja
Member • 23 posts

This thread might save my 2017 Toyota RAV4. Thanks everyone!

February 28, 2025 Reply
Quantumfizz
Member • 150 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my 2017 Toyota RAV4 too.

March 01, 2025 Reply
Icecold
Member • 126 posts

This just might solve my 2017 Toyota RAV4's ignition issue.

March 02, 2025 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 16 posts

I’ve been locked out of my 2017 Toyota RAV4 all week. Hope this helps.

March 03, 2025 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 66 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2017 Toyota RAV4 this hard?!

March 04, 2025 Reply

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