[Fixed] Toyota RAV4 Hybride Style Plus transponder chip missing - can I still start it?

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Moonwalker
Member since August 2021 • 101 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Toyota RAV4 Hybride Style Plus?

Posted on February 06, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 850 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Toyota RAV4 Hybride Style Plus. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 07, 2025

Replies (5)

Techguru
Member • 65 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Toyota RAV4 Hybride Style Plus.

February 07, 2025 Reply
Goldenret
Member • 128 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Toyota RAV4 Hybride Style Plus—need the code first.

February 08, 2025 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 93 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Toyota RAV4 Hybride Style Plus this hard?!

February 09, 2025 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 82 posts

Really hoping this unlocks my Toyota RAV4 Hybride Style Plus's mystery code.

February 10, 2025 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 112 posts

Just what I needed! My Toyota RAV4 Hybride Style Plus has been acting up lately.

February 11, 2025 Reply

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