[Free Solution] Need key code after theft recovery of Toyota Matrix XR Wagon

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How do I find the key code to program a key for my Toyota Matrix XR Wagon?

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Been stuck with my Toyota Matrix XR Wagon for weeks. This might be the fix.

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

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Toyota Matrix XR Wagon key code too.

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Toyota Matrix XR Wagon—need the code first.

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