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

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

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

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Toyota RAVFour.

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Toyota RAVFour this weekend.

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