[Free Fix] Where’s the code stored on a Toyota Highlander AWD smart key?

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Alphadog
Member since December 2022 • 35 posts

Looking for my Toyota Highlander AWD's factory key code to program a key

Posted on October 19, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1642 posts

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

Posted on October 20, 2024

Replies (6)

Techlord
Member • 129 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Toyota Highlander AWD—need the code first.

October 20, 2024 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 113 posts

Will this work if the Toyota Highlander AWD has an aftermarket alarm?

October 21, 2024 Reply
Firestarter
Member • 78 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Toyota Highlander AWD—need the code first.

October 22, 2024 Reply
Redalert
Member • 81 posts

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

October 23, 2024 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 145 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Toyota Highlander AWD—might work for mine too.

October 24, 2024 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 97 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Toyota Highlander AWD.

October 25, 2024 Reply

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