[Confirmed Fix] Just changed battery, now Toyota Corolla XSE Sedan asks for a PIN code

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Platinumblonde
Member since March 2023 • 92 posts

Trying to program a new key for my Toyota Corolla XSE Sedan - where's the key code?

Posted on March 05, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Toyota Corolla XSE Sedan. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 06, 2025

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Unicorn
Member • 136 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Toyota Corolla XSE Sedan, following this thread.

March 06, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 145 posts

This thread might save my Toyota Corolla XSE Sedan. Thanks everyone!

March 07, 2025 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 69 posts

This thread might save my Toyota Corolla XSE Sedan. Thanks everyone!

March 08, 2025 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 87 posts

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

March 09, 2025 Reply
Alphawolf
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This thread might save my Toyota Corolla XSE Sedan. Thanks everyone!

March 10, 2025 Reply

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