aparupal

My car's driver side door has a problem in it that if I put the key to open the door it sets off the security alarm so I always has to enter from passenger side.
Since its winter time and I don't have a car port in my apartment, I thought to install a key-less entry and remote starter for my car to save myself from the snow time.
I went to CircuitCity and bought a remote start and key-less entry and got it installed. After installing that, the guy told me that I need a Black key/master key in order to have the remote starter work.
I was given only one key when I bought this car and not sure the guy who sold me the car has any other key for the vehicle.

I called the local Lexus dealer and they said the key would cost around $200 and anotehr $50 for programming the key....
I don't want to spend that much for a key and moreover I have spent $200 for the remote start.

Could some one please suggest me what to do now? Can I ask Circuit City to take the remote start out of my car and refund my money? OR can I get the Lexus key for a cheaper rate? Please help me.....

basketthis

I've heard of ppl purchasing the key on ebay and taking it to the "stealership" for programming. In your case, the key is going into the car and won't be used in the ignition cylinder. So, it won't need to be cut. Just have it programmed and bring it to the installers and they'll slap it in for ya! GL!!

aparupal

Thank you Basketthis.
Can I buy the key from ebay and have the Lexus dealer program that?
I am not sure if Lexus dealer would program it if I buy the key from someone else.

basketthis

you may be able to program it yourself. but, Lexus should definitely be able to program it...