[Closed] Scion iM Hatchback not accepting cloned key - code problem?

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Metalhead
Member since November 2021 • 20 posts

How to find the factory key code to program Scion iM Hatchback keys?

Posted on April 01, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 605 posts

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

Posted on April 02, 2025

Replies (6)

Karmaking
Member • 88 posts

My Scion iM Hatchback is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

April 02, 2025 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 133 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Scion iM Hatchback. This might do it.

April 03, 2025 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 108 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my Scion iM Hatchback key issue.

April 04, 2025 Reply
Bob
Member • 101 posts

Trying this out on my Scion iM Hatchback today—hoping it works.

April 05, 2025 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 122 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Scion iM Hatchback for days.

April 06, 2025 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 18 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Scion iM Hatchback.

April 07, 2025 Reply

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