Re-Keying '98 Lexus ES300
06-17-13, 09:47 AM
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Re-Keying '98 Lexus ES300
I have a '98 Lexus ES300. When we purchased the car (used) in 1999, we were given two keys (like these) and one four button remote (lock, unlock, trunk, panic).
Currently, both keys have totally deteriorated. The plastic around the key ring opening has broken, we are holding the keys together with tape. We have a similar situation with the remote.
I was wondering if there's a way to improve my situation and re-key my car with one of the newer style transponder keys, like the ones that came with later ES300 models (similar to this key). I know I can buy a blank transponder shell key off Amazon or eBay and take it to a locksmith to get the key cut, but I'm not sure how to go about buying the transponder portion or programming it with my car, or even if that's possible?
Does any one have any insight/suggestions?
Currently, both keys have totally deteriorated. The plastic around the key ring opening has broken, we are holding the keys together with tape. We have a similar situation with the remote.
I was wondering if there's a way to improve my situation and re-key my car with one of the newer style transponder keys, like the ones that came with later ES300 models (similar to this key). I know I can buy a blank transponder shell key off Amazon or eBay and take it to a locksmith to get the key cut, but I'm not sure how to go about buying the transponder portion or programming it with my car, or even if that's possible?
Does any one have any insight/suggestions?
06-19-13, 08:25 PM
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Just bought this key off ebay for $10.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321139942070...84.m1497.l2649
Had it cut at lexus dealer for $20.
Programmed it Myself Using The below instructions. Worked perfectly on my 01es300.
Lexus Key and Remote Programming
Key Programming 1. Insert an already programmed master key into the ignition. Do not turn. 2. Press and release the gas pedal 5 times. 3. Press and release the brake pedal 6 times. 4. Remove the key from the ignition. 5. Insert the new key you want to program into the ignition. 6. Press and release the gas pedal one time. 7. Wait 1 minute. The security light will be blinking for this one minute. When it stops blinking your
key is programmed. To end programming step on brake one time. NOTE: Look for your security light. This light will guide you during the programming procedure. The security light will go off at Step 1. It will remain off until Step 6. The security light will come on and start to blink after Step 6 until the key is programmed. If the security light comes on after Step 4 STOP the procedure and start over again.
If you perform this procedure too slowly your car will not go into programming mode. If you can not get your car to go into programming mode make sure you are using a master key and not a valet key.
If you have a master key then you will probably need to perform this procedure more quickly.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321139942070...84.m1497.l2649
Had it cut at lexus dealer for $20.
Programmed it Myself Using The below instructions. Worked perfectly on my 01es300.
Lexus Key and Remote Programming
Key Programming 1. Insert an already programmed master key into the ignition. Do not turn. 2. Press and release the gas pedal 5 times. 3. Press and release the brake pedal 6 times. 4. Remove the key from the ignition. 5. Insert the new key you want to program into the ignition. 6. Press and release the gas pedal one time. 7. Wait 1 minute. The security light will be blinking for this one minute. When it stops blinking your
key is programmed. To end programming step on brake one time. NOTE: Look for your security light. This light will guide you during the programming procedure. The security light will go off at Step 1. It will remain off until Step 6. The security light will come on and start to blink after Step 6 until the key is programmed. If the security light comes on after Step 4 STOP the procedure and start over again.
If you perform this procedure too slowly your car will not go into programming mode. If you can not get your car to go into programming mode make sure you are using a master key and not a valet key.
If you have a master key then you will probably need to perform this procedure more quickly.
03-11-14, 04:11 PM
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Careful - you get what you pay for online! Cheap keys = cheap quality. There is FINALLY a better replacement key option for Lexus. The Eternity Key is stronger, lower cost than Lexus OEM keys and offers a lifetime warranty - so you will never have to buy another key again. Available exclusively at Lexus dealerships, so ask the dealer near you for it by name, or check out our list of current dealers at www.eternitykey.com
03-25-14, 03:43 PM
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Careful - you get what you pay for online! Cheap keys = cheap quality. There is FINALLY a better replacement key option for Lexus. The Eternity Key is stronger, lower cost than Lexus OEM keys and offers a lifetime warranty - so you will never have to buy another key again. Available exclusively at Lexus dealerships, so ask the dealer near you for it by name, or check out our list of current dealers at www.eternitykey.com
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