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Old 11-30-06, 10:00 PM
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Default Anyone in the Chicago area know where I can get a key cut?

I bought a blank, uncut key off Ebay for my 2002 GS300. I went to the Lexus dealer today and they refused to cut it for me. They won't cut any key that isn't bought from them, which they charge $250 for! Does anyone know of anywhere that will cut it for me? I live in Chicago.

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Old 12-01-06, 05:50 AM
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had the key cut by Arlington Lexus for free, programming was $29 if I remember it correctly.

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I also had a key made at Arlington Lexus but it cost me $23.
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I actually bought my first used car there, but it wasn't a Lexus. Are you sure they will cut a program the key even though I already have a blank one and am not buying it from them? Bredeman Lexus refused to do it for me.

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I got my RX300 key cut for $10 at AAA in Glenview on Waukegan Rd. and Chestnut Ave. Took 5 minutes and works great still.
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All three of my keys have been cut for FREE at Woodfield Lexus.
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How much did they charge to program it though? I called Arlington Lexus in Palatine and he told me he would cut the key for free but charge $60 to program it. I just want it for a backup key incase I lose mine.
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Originally Posted by Metlupass2
How much did they charge to program it though? I called Arlington Lexus in Palatine and he told me he would cut the key for free but charge $60 to program it. I just want it for a backup key incase I lose mine.
I believe you can program it yourself as long as you have one other master key that is still functional. Check the forums for instructions.
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Originally Posted by VikDiddy
I believe you can program it yourself as long as you have one other master key that is still functional. Check the forums for instructions.

Instructions = http://sr1.clublexus.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72242

(second post...made by Daddy-O)
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