[Free Tool] Toyota 4Runner Limited SUV not accepting cloned key - code problem?

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Kingkong
Member since June 2022 • 91 posts

Looking for my Toyota 4Runner Limited SUV's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on October 09, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1501 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Toyota 4Runner Limited SUV. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 10, 2024

Replies (4)

Fastlane
Member • 129 posts

My Toyota 4Runner Limited SUV won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

October 10, 2024 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 102 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Toyota 4Runner Limited SUV key code too.

October 11, 2024 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 39 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Toyota 4Runner Limited SUV.

October 12, 2024 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 146 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Toyota 4Runner Limited SUV.

October 13, 2024 Reply

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