[Free Fix] Code card missing from my Toyota Starlet, stuck now

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Whitenoise
Member since October 2022 • 93 posts

Where's the key code stored to program keys for a Toyota Starlet?

Posted on August 14, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 866 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Toyota Starlet. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 15, 2024

Replies (4)

Megabyte
Member • 131 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Toyota Starlet, following this thread.

August 15, 2024 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 17 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my Toyota Starlet.

August 16, 2024 Reply
Xfactor
Member • 91 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Toyota Starlet.

August 17, 2024 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 12 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Toyota Starlet.

August 18, 2024 Reply

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