[Archived] Help! Need key code for my Toyota Sprinter Trueno immediately

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Where do dealerships get the key code to program Toyota Sprinter Trueno keys?

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My Toyota Sprinter Trueno's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

Desperate to get my Toyota Sprinter Trueno running again. Trying this tonight.

I’ve got a 2012 Toyota Sprinter Trueno, would this method still work?

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