[Working] Scion xD immobilizer code invalid - what now?

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Purplerain
Member since February 2023 • 26 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my Scion xD - help?

Posted on April 17, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Scion xD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 18, 2025

Replies (4)

Jazzmann
Member • 62 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Scion xD.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 98 posts

I need this so bad for my Scion xD. Subscribed!

April 19, 2025 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 104 posts

My Scion xD is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

April 20, 2025 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 14 posts

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

April 21, 2025 Reply

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