[Closed] Toyota Highlander 2WD asking for transponder verification - what’s that?

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Viperstrike
Member since April 2022 • 133 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Toyota Highlander 2WD?

Posted on December 23, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Toyota Highlander 2WD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 24, 2024

Replies (4)

Vectorx
Member • 100 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Toyota Highlander 2WD.

December 24, 2024 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 106 posts

This thread might save my Toyota Highlander 2WD. Thanks everyone!

December 25, 2024 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 37 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Toyota Highlander 2WD's key code issue!

December 26, 2024 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 7 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Toyota Highlander 2WD.

December 27, 2024 Reply

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