[Status: Resolved] Need my Toyota Previa's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

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Icecold
Member since April 2022 • 29 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program Toyota Previa keys?

Posted on October 17, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Toyota Previa. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 18, 2024

Replies (6)

Gamerpro
Member • 29 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Toyota Previa.

October 18, 2024 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 136 posts

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

October 19, 2024 Reply
Flyingdutch
Member • 101 posts

Been stuck with my Toyota Previa for weeks. This might be the fix.

October 20, 2024 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 74 posts

My Toyota Previa refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

October 21, 2024 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 35 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my Toyota Previa's key code.

October 22, 2024 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 126 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Toyota Previa.

October 23, 2024 Reply

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