[Working] Dealer claims Toyota Tacoma Limited Pickup key code is proprietary

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Warpspeed
Member since December 2022 • 20 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Toyota Tacoma Limited Pickup

Posted on November 11, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1986 posts

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

Posted on November 12, 2024

Replies (3)

Goldengate
Member • 99 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Toyota Tacoma Limited Pickup!

November 12, 2024 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 73 posts

Does this method work for the Toyota Tacoma Limited Pickup models from 2010 onward?

November 13, 2024 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 142 posts

Following this for my Toyota Tacoma Limited Pickup. Please update if it works!

November 14, 2024 Reply

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