[Success] Trying to revive old Toyota Yaris L 3Door Liftback - no key code available

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Hotrod
Member since May 2023 • 61 posts

How to find the key code to program keys for my Toyota Yaris L 3Door Liftback?

Posted on November 06, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Toyota Yaris L 3Door Liftback. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 07, 2024

Replies (5)

Rocketman
Member • 55 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Toyota Yaris L 3Door Liftback, would this method still work?

November 07, 2024 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 87 posts

My Toyota Yaris L 3Door Liftback refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

November 08, 2024 Reply
Electricboog
Member • 107 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Toyota Yaris L 3Door Liftback!

November 09, 2024 Reply
Blackbelt
Member • 132 posts

This just might solve my Toyota Yaris L 3Door Liftback's ignition issue.

November 10, 2024 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 68 posts

Trying this out on my Toyota Yaris L 3Door Liftback today—hoping it works.

November 11, 2024 Reply

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