[Update] Where is the transponder code located in a Toyota RAVFour?

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Silverfox
Member since March 2023 • 111 posts

How to obtain the key code to make keys for my Toyota RAVFour?

Posted on April 07, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Toyota RAVFour. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 08, 2025

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Bluescreen
Member • 14 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Toyota RAVFour. Trying this instead.

April 08, 2025 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 123 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Toyota RAVFour.

April 09, 2025 Reply
Quickdraw
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Bookmarking this for when I work on my Toyota RAVFour this weekend.

April 10, 2025 Reply

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