[Resolved] Stuck programming my Toyota Solara Concept key - missing vital code

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Where's the key code hidden on a Toyota Solara Concept for key programming?

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My Toyota Solara Concept has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Toyota Solara Concept for a while.

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Toyota Solara Concept this weekend.

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