[Verified] Need help fast - Toyota Altezza immobilizer blocking start

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Flyingdutch
Member since April 2023 • 70 posts

Need my Toyota Altezza's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on January 22, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 823 posts

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

Posted on January 23, 2025

Replies (3)

Redbull
Member • 38 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Toyota Altezza. Giving it a go myself.

January 23, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 20 posts

My Toyota Altezza is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Bigfoot
Member • 142 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Toyota Altezza?

January 25, 2025 Reply

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