rx 300 replacement key

Feb 17, 2005 4 Replies

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mowermanbp 21 years ago

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

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KG 21 years ago

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T-WILL 21 years ago

chack ebay for a replacement key and the web for programming instructions. Also check the newsgroups for previous answers to this (common) problem. Of course the dealer can provide a replacement if you don't mind paying their price. Alittle work on your end will find the desired results.

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Masterson 21 years ago

Do you have a CARMAX near you?

They can make Lexus keys cheaper then the dealer.

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TWW 21 years ago

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,

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