[Status: Resolved] Dealer wants $$$ for 2020 Toyota RAV4 code - any other options?

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Cyberghost
Member since September 2022 • 115 posts

Looking for my 2020 Toyota RAV4's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on September 01, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 870 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2020 Toyota RAV4. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 02, 2024

Replies (5)

Quickdraw
Member • 75 posts

My 2020 Toyota RAV4's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

September 02, 2024 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 30 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 2020 Toyota RAV4 this hard?!

September 03, 2024 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 136 posts

I really hope this trick works on my 2020 Toyota RAV4.

September 04, 2024 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 8 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my 2020 Toyota RAV4!

September 05, 2024 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 48 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2020 Toyota RAV4, would this method still work?

September 06, 2024 Reply

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