[Free Fix] Does the Toyota bZ Sport Crossover transponder code reset after ECU swap?

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Quantumflux
Member since October 2021 • 136 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my Toyota bZ Sport Crossover to program a key?

Posted on September 28, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 29, 2024

Replies (4)

Techlord
Member • 63 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Toyota bZ Sport Crossover.

September 29, 2024 Reply
Ultraman
Member • 25 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Toyota bZ Sport Crossover, following this thread.

September 30, 2024 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 142 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my Toyota bZ Sport Crossover for days.

October 01, 2024 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 127 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Toyota bZ Sport Crossover owner.

October 02, 2024 Reply

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