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1997 Remote Key Programming..can I use a different key?

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Old 01-31-07, 09:23 AM
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Default 1997 Remote Key Programming..can I use a different key?

Hello:

I recently bought a pre-owned 1997 Lexus ES300. The car only came with the valet key..no remote access transponder. I was curious as I see a lot of keys for sale online, ebay, etc. Can I buy one to program myself? What information is needed to make sure I get the right key? Also, I see that later model ES300's come with the transponder built into the key. If I have to buy something, can I just buy one of those and have it cut/programmed to fit my 1997 ES300? Many thanks for all of your help.

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One more thing. I do not have a FCC ID so is this something I need? How do I obtain it?
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All '97's are the same: BAB237131-056
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Default Found it!

I found a remote transponder and when my car was in for service they replaced the battery and programmed it for me. All told, it was an additional 50bucks to the service, not a bad deal.
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Smile were would I find the fcc code?

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All '97's are the same: BAB237131-056
Were would I find the fcc code on the remote and would this be for es300 1997?
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It's on the back. Yes, the ES300.
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Default fcc code list for es300 1997

is There another fcc code that would work with this es300 1997? Does anyone have the list?
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