[Archived] Toyota Avensis Active Sedan asking for transponder verification - what’s that?

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Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Toyota Avensis Active Sedan?

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Dealer wants too much just to reset my Toyota Avensis Active Sedan. Trying this instead.

This thread might save my Toyota Avensis Active Sedan. Thanks everyone!

Anyone try this on a Toyota Avensis Active Sedan with push-button start?

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Toyota Avensis Active Sedan for a while.

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