[Working] Where is the key code stored on a Toyota Grand Highlander AWD LE?

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Highvoltage
Member since December 2022 • 111 posts

Where's the key code located on a Toyota Grand Highlander AWD LE for key programming?

Posted on January 10, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Toyota Grand Highlander AWD LE. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 11, 2025

Replies (5)

Hotrod
Member • 98 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Toyota Grand Highlander AWD LE too!

January 11, 2025 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 89 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Toyota Grand Highlander AWD LE.

January 12, 2025 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 114 posts

My Toyota Grand Highlander AWD LE won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

January 13, 2025 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 66 posts

Using this on my Toyota Grand Highlander AWD LE now. Hope it works.

January 14, 2025 Reply
Greenlantern
Member • 69 posts

Still can’t find the code for my Toyota Grand Highlander AWD LE. This might do it.

January 15, 2025 Reply

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