[Solution] How to get my 2018 Toyota Prius Prime's key code to program replacement keys?

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Ultrasonic
Member since April 2023 • 142 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my 2018 Toyota Prius Prime?

Posted on August 25, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2018 Toyota Prius Prime. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 26, 2024

Replies (3)

Betamax
Member • 85 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old 2018 Toyota Prius Prime.

August 26, 2024 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 107 posts

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

August 27, 2024 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 143 posts

Same problem on my 2018 Toyota Prius Prime. Watching for any working solutions.

August 28, 2024 Reply

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