[Solved] Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD immobilizer module mismatch - how to fix?

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Supernova
Member since September 2022 • 14 posts

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

Posted on August 16, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1981 posts

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

Posted on August 17, 2024

Replies (6)

Codeninja
Member • 113 posts

Been stuck with my Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD for weeks. This might be the fix.

August 17, 2024 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 142 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD all week. Hope this helps.

August 18, 2024 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 116 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD.

August 19, 2024 Reply
Vectorprime
Member • 7 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD too.

August 20, 2024 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 43 posts

Trying this on my Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD later. Will report back.

August 21, 2024 Reply
Bluescreen
Member • 100 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Toyota Highlander Hybrid AWD. This looks promising.

August 22, 2024 Reply

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