[Working] Where's the key code stored to program keys for a Toyota Prius LE Hatchback?

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Where do I find the key code to program keys for my Toyota Prius LE Hatchback?

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My Toyota Prius LE Hatchback refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

I tried this with my Toyota Prius LE Hatchback but still no luck. Any suggestions?

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Toyota Prius LE Hatchback.

Worked on my cousin’s Toyota Prius LE Hatchback—might work for mine too.

Does this method work for the Toyota Prius LE Hatchback models from 2010 onward?

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