[Closed] Is the ignition lock coded separately in Toyota RAV4 Limited Hybrid SUV?

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Frostydog
Member since September 2022 • 120 posts

Where's the key code stored in a Toyota RAV4 Limited Hybrid SUV for making new keys?

Posted on August 30, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on August 31, 2024

Replies (6)

Lionheart
Member • 106 posts

I’m not alone! My Toyota RAV4 Limited Hybrid SUV is doing the same thing.

August 31, 2024 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 41 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Toyota RAV4 Limited Hybrid SUV. Trying this instead.

September 01, 2024 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 44 posts

Good luck to everyone dealing with Toyota RAV4 Limited Hybrid SUV key issues!

September 02, 2024 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 67 posts

My Toyota RAV4 Limited Hybrid SUV's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

September 03, 2024 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 81 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Toyota RAV4 Limited Hybrid SUV?

September 04, 2024 Reply
Outlawjoe
Member • 51 posts

I’ve been locked out of my Toyota RAV4 Limited Hybrid SUV all week. Hope this helps.

September 05, 2024 Reply

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