[Method] My Toyota Gaia won’t start - key code lost

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Quantumfizz
Member since September 2021 • 25 posts

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

Posted on August 12, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 13, 2024

Replies (6)

Outlawjoe
Member • 60 posts

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

August 13, 2024 Reply
Yellowbird
Member • 20 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Toyota Gaia too!

August 14, 2024 Reply
Vortex22
Member • 120 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Toyota Gaia.

August 15, 2024 Reply
Electricslide
Member • 75 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my Toyota Gaia. This is a lifesaver.

August 16, 2024 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 70 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Toyota Gaia.

August 17, 2024 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 110 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Toyota Gaias?

August 18, 2024 Reply

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