[Working] Help! My Toyota Coaster is stuck in anti-theft mode

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Oldschool
Member since August 2021 • 90 posts

Looking for my Toyota Coaster's key code to program a new key

Posted on September 09, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Toyota Coaster. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 10, 2024

Replies (4)

Eagleeye
Member • 6 posts

I have the same Toyota Coaster and I'm also trying to find the key code.

September 10, 2024 Reply
Electriceel
Member • 111 posts

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

September 11, 2024 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 42 posts

My Toyota Coaster's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

September 12, 2024 Reply
Omegared
Member • 81 posts

Same issue here with my Toyota Coaster, let me know if it works.

September 13, 2024 Reply

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