[Status: Resolved] Scion FRS is stuck with anti-theft light blinking

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Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Scion FRS?

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Trying to reprogram a new key for my Scion FRS—need the code first.

Key code problems with my Scion FRS as well. Subscribed!

Trying to figure this out for my Scion FRS too!

My Scion FRS's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

Really hoping this unlocks my Scion FRS's mystery code.

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