[Completed] Legal issues with sharing key code for 2018 Toyota Prius Prime Premium

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Gamerpro
Member since May 2022 • 148 posts

Where's the key code stored on a 2018 Toyota Prius Prime Premium for programming keys?

Posted on December 08, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1838 posts

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

Posted on December 09, 2024

Replies (6)

Darkknight
Member • 53 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my 2018 Toyota Prius Prime Premium!

December 09, 2024 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 92 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my 2018 Toyota Prius Prime Premium.

December 10, 2024 Reply
Betamax
Member • 142 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2018 Toyota Prius Prime Premium—might work for mine too.

December 11, 2024 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 35 posts

I’m not alone! My 2018 Toyota Prius Prime Premium is doing the same thing.

December 12, 2024 Reply
Alphacent
Member • 124 posts

Still can’t find the code for my 2018 Toyota Prius Prime Premium. This might do it.

December 13, 2024 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 70 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2018 Toyota Prius Prime Premium.

December 14, 2024 Reply

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