[Free Tool] Lost transponder code for my Toyota 4500GT - any ideas?

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Where's the key code located on a Toyota 4500GT for key programming?

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Following along—same issue with my Toyota 4500GT.

Struggling with the same issue on my Toyota 4500GT, following this thread.

Still can’t find the code for my Toyota 4500GT. This might do it.

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