[Update] Where's the key code stored on a Toyota 7 for programming keys?

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Rustynail
Member since March 2023 • 13 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my Toyota 7?

Posted on January 02, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1257 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Toyota 7. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 03, 2025

Replies (6)

Outlawstar
Member • 74 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Toyota 7.

January 03, 2025 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 7 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Toyota 7—might work for mine too.

January 04, 2025 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 88 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Toyota 7.

January 05, 2025 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 80 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Toyota 7. Thanks!

January 06, 2025 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 66 posts

My Toyota 7's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

January 07, 2025 Reply
Omegadog
Member • 120 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Toyota 7 this hard?!

January 08, 2025 Reply

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