[Completed] Is the key code tied to the ECU or the key on a Toyota Avensis?

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Frank
Member since September 2021 • 124 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program Toyota Avensis keys?

Posted on September 22, 2024
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Posted on September 23, 2024

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Irongiant
Member • 21 posts

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

September 23, 2024 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 92 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my Toyota Avensis. Trying this now.

September 24, 2024 Reply
Jumpman
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This might finally help me unlock my Toyota Avensis's key code.

September 25, 2024 Reply

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