[Fixed] My Toyota Matrix Sport fob is dead - can’t find transponder code

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Firestarter
Member since May 2022 • 124 posts

How to find the factory key code to program Toyota Matrix Sport keys?

Posted on November 26, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1230 posts

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

Posted on November 27, 2024

Replies (4)

Windwalker
Member • 23 posts

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

November 27, 2024 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 56 posts

Just tried this on my Toyota Matrix Sport—anyone else have success?

November 28, 2024 Reply
Zombieking
Member • 13 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Toyota Matrix Sport too!

November 29, 2024 Reply
Ultraviolet
Member • 25 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Toyota Matrix Sport's key code issue!

November 30, 2024 Reply

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