[Status: Resolved] Toyota Prius Prime XLE Hatchback won’t accept new key - transponder issue?

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Ultraman
Member since April 2023 • 70 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my Toyota Prius Prime XLE Hatchback?

Posted on February 11, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 680 posts

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

Posted on February 12, 2025

Replies (6)

Omegaman
Member • 92 posts

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

February 12, 2025 Reply
Voodoochild
Member • 144 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Toyota Prius Prime XLE Hatchback, hope someone can help.

February 13, 2025 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 51 posts

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

February 14, 2025 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 82 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Toyota Prius Prime XLE Hatchback.

February 15, 2025 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 110 posts

My Toyota Prius Prime XLE Hatchback has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

February 16, 2025 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 57 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Toyota Prius Prime XLE Hatchback?

February 17, 2025 Reply

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