[Solution] Do I need a dealer for Toyota Matrix AWD immobilizer reset?

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Aceventura
Member since November 2022 • 118 posts

How to get the factory key code for my Toyota Matrix AWD to make keys?

Posted on April 25, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1561 posts

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

Posted on April 26, 2025

Replies (5)

Knightrider
Member • 29 posts

Desperate to get my Toyota Matrix AWD running again. Trying this tonight.

April 26, 2025 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 24 posts

Really need the key code for my Toyota Matrix AWD, thanks for sharing!

April 27, 2025 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 56 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Toyota Matrix AWD!

April 28, 2025 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 81 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Toyota Matrix AWD, would this method still work?

April 29, 2025 Reply
Electricslide
Member • 104 posts

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Toyota Matrix AWD?

April 30, 2025 Reply

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