>> hello
>>
>> just purchased a used lexus and only has one key. the key that i have
>> does not lock the glove box. so as far as i have been told this is a
>> sub key. i would like to make a spare key and i gathered that i can't
>> cause it is not the master key. any help on this one???? i was told i
>> would have to change the computer at a price of $1500.00 if i lost the
>> key. so my question is how close to the ignition does this key have to
>> be in order for the car to start?? i was thinking i could get a key
>> just laser cut and not programed and hide the subkey next to the
>> ignition would that work??? try to fool the system? will this work?? >> hummm >>
>>
>> thanks
>>
>> brian
>>
> I have had to replace one of these when the key came apart in my wife's
> purse. A new key will cost you about $200.00 and that does not include
> programming. We were also told by Lexus that if we lost the masterkey, you
> would have to replace the computer. We traded for a Pilot. Honda
> apparently does not have the same problem with replacement keys and can
> reprogram the computer on the vehicle for a very nominal charge, > >