[Completed] Dealer wants proof for Toyota RAV4 Soft Top 2WD key code - why?

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Ziggystar
Member since May 2022 • 48 posts

Looking for my Toyota RAV4 Soft Top 2WD's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on March 25, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Toyota RAV4 Soft Top 2WD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 26, 2025

Replies (5)

Flashgordon
Member • 116 posts

Same problem on my Toyota RAV4 Soft Top 2WD. Watching for any working solutions.

March 26, 2025 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 11 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Toyota RAV4 Soft Top 2WD, following this thread.

March 27, 2025 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 101 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Toyota RAV4 Soft Top 2WD.

March 28, 2025 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 59 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Toyota RAV4 Soft Top 2WD.

March 29, 2025 Reply
Bluescreen
Member • 12 posts

My Toyota RAV4 Soft Top 2WD just blinks. I think this might fix it.

March 30, 2025 Reply

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