[Status: Resolved] Toyota 2000 refuses to crank - ignition system locked?

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Megamind
Member since July 2022 • 70 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my Toyota 2000 - help?

Posted on March 26, 2025
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Posted on March 27, 2025

Replies (6)

Unclesam
Member • 140 posts

My Toyota 2000 has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

March 27, 2025 Reply
Bob
Member • 94 posts

I have the same Toyota 2000 and I'm also trying to find the key code.

March 28, 2025 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 84 posts

My Toyota 2000's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

March 29, 2025 Reply
Frostymug
Member • 115 posts

My Toyota 2000's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

March 30, 2025 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 10 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Toyota 2000 this hard?!

March 31, 2025 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 44 posts

I tried this with my Toyota 2000 but still no luck. Any suggestions?

April 01, 2025 Reply

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