[Success] DIY method for retrieving PIN from Toyota Prius AWD ECU?

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Skywalker
Member since April 2022 • 75 posts

Need my Toyota Prius AWD's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on January 22, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 637 posts

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

Posted on January 23, 2025

Replies (3)

Icedragon
Member • 112 posts

Just tried this on my Toyota Prius AWD—anyone else have success?

January 23, 2025 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 110 posts

Been here before with my Toyota Prius AWD. Let’s see if this one works.

January 24, 2025 Reply
Techguru
Member • 36 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Toyota Prius AWD.

January 25, 2025 Reply

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