KEY PROGRAMMING for 98-05 gs300 400 430
#108
Originally Posted by lexo98
Did you manually lock/unlock the doors with the inside door lock? If i remember right if you use the electric switch and the door lock actuators are weak it won't go into program mode so you need to use the manual lock
#109
Racer
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You guys are all replacing lost keys correct? Can I just replace the black case on my key? I have a viper alarm that locks my doors, so I don't really need all the programming stuff. Case is cracking and is being held together by black electrical tape :P
Doubt reprogramming a key would work since my actuators are basically shot and need to be fixed before I try it.
Doubt reprogramming a key would work since my actuators are basically shot and need to be fixed before I try it.
#110
Originally Posted by LexusK
You guys are all replacing lost keys correct? Can I just replace the black case on my key? I have a viper alarm that locks my doors, so I don't really need all the programming stuff. Case is cracking and is being held together by black electrical tape :P
#111
Originally Posted by LexusK
You guys are all replacing lost keys correct? Can I just replace the black case on my key? I have a viper alarm that locks my doors, so I don't really need all the programming stuff. Case is cracking and is being held together by black electrical tape :P
Doubt reprogramming a key would work since my actuators are basically shot and need to be fixed before I try it.
Doubt reprogramming a key would work since my actuators are basically shot and need to be fixed before I try it.
#113
Originally Posted by LexusK
The descriptions on ebay say to transfer the internals to the new key and have the blade cut. Is it possible to just take off the old case and put the new one on? A lot of reviews say that the new blade is not a good match...
#114
Lexus Champion
Please check out my video and DIY writeup below on how to do this:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es-...apped-ecu.html
#116
Programming a Valet Key?
I've read the thread, yet don't see how to program a valet key. The only instructions are programming an additional master key.
Did I miss the instructions, are they not known, or is there a resource to get these instructions?
Thanks!
Did I miss the instructions, are they not known, or is there a resource to get these instructions?
Thanks!
#117
Originally Posted by sbagdon
I've read the thread, yet don't see how to program a valet key. The only instructions are programming an additional master key.
Did I miss the instructions, are they not known, or is there a resource to get these instructions?
Thanks!
Did I miss the instructions, are they not known, or is there a resource to get these instructions?
Thanks!
#118
Local dealership wants for a valet $55 (if in stock) or $75 (if they have to order it), and $60 (1/2-hour) to program it as a valet. Found a genuine blank (dealership) on eBay for $32, will have it cut locally. Still trying to find the programming instructions for using a master to make a valet... master to master is all over the place, yet no master to valet. All else fails, I'll pay the $60 to have a true valet key programmed by the dealership.
Last edited by sbagdon; 03-23-16 at 01:20 PM.
#119
No luck with keys and remotes
'98 GS400.
Received the master and valet key yesterday. Had the master cut by a local locksmith, and tried to program the master with the original master, and just can't get it to program. Probably tried 20x... insert/no-turn existing master, security light goes out, gas 5x, brake 6x, remove existing master, insert new master, gas 1x. The security light stays out, then about 10sec later the security light starts blinking, as if it is out of programming mode. The blinking never stops, so it doesn't appear to be programming. Tried 20x, different pace/speed, etc, just can't get it to work... thoughts?
Also, can't put the KRE in to programming mode, tried as many times, the locks never cycle once, after the key-to-on-then-remove. again.. what am I doing wrong?
Funny thing is... I can at least set the seat memories. So the mirrors / steering wheel / seat will go to their assigned locations. At least that works...
Received the master and valet key yesterday. Had the master cut by a local locksmith, and tried to program the master with the original master, and just can't get it to program. Probably tried 20x... insert/no-turn existing master, security light goes out, gas 5x, brake 6x, remove existing master, insert new master, gas 1x. The security light stays out, then about 10sec later the security light starts blinking, as if it is out of programming mode. The blinking never stops, so it doesn't appear to be programming. Tried 20x, different pace/speed, etc, just can't get it to work... thoughts?
Also, can't put the KRE in to programming mode, tried as many times, the locks never cycle once, after the key-to-on-then-remove. again.. what am I doing wrong?
Funny thing is... I can at least set the seat memories. So the mirrors / steering wheel / seat will go to their assigned locations. At least that works...
#120
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The write up works, however to get the remote programmed I had to use the Master Key with the programming in it. The last step was to push the lock and unlock buttons on the NEW key...it worked just great.
The ignition programming was fine too, just have to make sure you stomp on the gas pedal and brake very fast.
The ignition programming was fine too, just have to make sure you stomp on the gas pedal and brake very fast.