[Fixed] Anyone with experience retrieving ignition codes for 2018 Toyota Prius c?

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Haloeffect
Member since February 2023 • 140 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2018 Toyota Prius c

Posted on November 14, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1998 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Toyota Prius c. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 15, 2024

Replies (3)

Happycamper
Member • 47 posts

Using this on my 2018 Toyota Prius c now. Hope it works.

November 15, 2024 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 27 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2018 Toyota Prius c—need the code first.

November 16, 2024 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 86 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer 2018 Toyota Prius c.

November 17, 2024 Reply

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