[It Worked!] Locked out of my Toyota Tercel Wagon 2WD - don’t have the key code

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Electricboog
Member since February 2023 • 142 posts

Where do I find the key code to program keys for my Toyota Tercel Wagon 2WD?

Posted on May 05, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 601 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Toyota Tercel Wagon 2WD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 06, 2025

Replies (5)

Voodoochild
Member • 59 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Toyota Tercel Wagon 2WD?

May 06, 2025 Reply
Crazycat
Member • 9 posts

Will this work for older Toyota Tercel Wagon 2WDs? Mine's a 2009.

May 07, 2025 Reply
Electric
Member • 148 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Toyota Tercel Wagon 2WD for a while.

May 08, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 146 posts

My Toyota Tercel Wagon 2WD refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

May 09, 2025 Reply
Redbull
Member • 25 posts

If this works for my Toyota Tercel Wagon 2WD, I owe you big time.

May 10, 2025 Reply

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