[It Worked!] How do I tell if my Toyota Sienna Platinum Mini Van uses a transponder?

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Quantumleap
Member since May 2023 • 130 posts

Where's the key code stored on a Toyota Sienna Platinum Mini Van for programming keys?

Posted on March 29, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Toyota Sienna Platinum Mini Van. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 30, 2025

Replies (4)

Electricslide
Member • 112 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Toyota Sienna Platinum Mini Van too!

March 30, 2025 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 8 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Toyota Sienna Platinum Mini Van.

March 31, 2025 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 85 posts

Was about to tow my Toyota Sienna Platinum Mini Van. Let me try this first.

April 01, 2025 Reply
Frostydog
Member • 103 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Toyota Sienna Platinum Mini Van?

April 02, 2025 Reply

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