[Verified] Can I bypass ignition lock on Toyota EXI with code?

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Bob
Member since September 2022 • 82 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my Toyota EXI?

Posted on August 20, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1785 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Toyota EXI. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 21, 2024

Replies (6)

Darthvader
Member • 11 posts

My Toyota EXI's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

August 21, 2024 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 10 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Toyota EXI.

August 22, 2024 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 142 posts

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

August 23, 2024 Reply
Airjordan
Member • 57 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Toyota EXI. Trying this instead.

August 24, 2024 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 91 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Toyota EXI.

August 25, 2024 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 124 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Toyota EXI.

August 26, 2024 Reply

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