[Solved] How do I tell if my Toyota Echo_Platz uses a transponder?

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Need the key code to program a replacement key for my Toyota Echo_Platz

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Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Toyota Echo_Platz before?

Been searching everywhere for help with my Toyota Echo_Platz's key code.

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

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Trying to figure this out for my Toyota Echo_Platz too!

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