[Method] Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Toyota 83C?

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Gizmoguy
Member since November 2021 • 44 posts

How to find the factory key code to program Toyota 83C keys?

Posted on March 21, 2025
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Posted on March 22, 2025

Replies (4)

Zetareticuli
Member • 30 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Toyota 83C too!

March 22, 2025 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 118 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my Toyota 83C's key code.

March 23, 2025 Reply
Neondream
Member • 90 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Toyota 83C owner.

March 24, 2025 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 33 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Toyota 83C key issues!

March 25, 2025 Reply

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