[Confirmed] Verify Toyota Corolla SR5 key code before paying dealer

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Looking for my Toyota Corolla SR5's key code to program a new key

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My Toyota Corolla SR5 is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Toyota Corolla SR5, hope this helps.

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Toyota Corolla SR5.

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Toyota Corolla SR5—need the code first.

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