[Fixed] My Toyota GR86 Base Coupe is stuck after battery change - needs code

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Warpspeed
Member since December 2021 • 133 posts

Need my Toyota GR86 Base Coupe's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on January 29, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Toyota GR86 Base Coupe. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 30, 2025

Replies (5)

Ultraman
Member • 12 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Toyota GR86 Base Coupe—might work for mine too.

January 30, 2025 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 88 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Toyota GR86 Base Coupe. Trying this instead.

January 31, 2025 Reply
Digitaldude
Member • 37 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Toyota GR86 Base Coupe.

February 01, 2025 Reply
Echolima
Member • 14 posts

Just checking in to say this helped with my Toyota GR86 Base Coupe. Thanks!

February 02, 2025 Reply
Zetareticuli
Member • 113 posts

Will this work for older Toyota GR86 Base Coupes? Mine's a 2009.

February 03, 2025 Reply

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