[Issue Closed] Can’t get past anti-theft lock on my Toyota Aqua

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Killerbee
Member since December 2022 • 104 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my Toyota Aqua to program a key?

Posted on August 04, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1226 posts

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

Posted on August 05, 2024

Replies (5)

Luckyluke
Member • 8 posts

Just tried this on my Toyota Aqua—anyone else have success?

August 05, 2024 Reply
Timelord
Member • 28 posts

Following this for my Toyota Aqua. Please update if it works!

August 06, 2024 Reply
Quantumleap
Member • 76 posts

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

August 07, 2024 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 104 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Toyota Aqua, hope this helps.

August 08, 2024 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 39 posts

Trying this on my Toyota Aqua later. Will report back.

August 09, 2024 Reply

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