[Verified] Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited SUV immobilizer not responding after new key

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Where can I locate the key code to program a Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited SUV key fob?

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Dealer wants too much just to reset my Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited SUV. Trying this instead.

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited SUV key code too.

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My Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited SUV won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

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