Questions about key replacement
#1
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Questions about key replacement
My wife somehow managed to literally break one of the original keys to my '03 430 in half (don't ask.....haha). Interestingly enough, the key as well as the remote part both still work.
However, rolling around with a key that is literally duct taped together is not a good look for anyone, so I was going to get another key to replace the broken one. As of right now, I still have another original factory key, as well as the original valet key (both locked safely away from my wife).
I saw this thread and it seems like I should be able to program a new key myself:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...need-help.html
Two questions: What's the best place to acquire another key? And can I program it if one of my door actuators (front passenger) is bad?
However, rolling around with a key that is literally duct taped together is not a good look for anyone, so I was going to get another key to replace the broken one. As of right now, I still have another original factory key, as well as the original valet key (both locked safely away from my wife).
I saw this thread and it seems like I should be able to program a new key myself:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...need-help.html
Two questions: What's the best place to acquire another key? And can I program it if one of my door actuators (front passenger) is bad?
#2
Lead Lap
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if you have the guts and the blade still intact, just buy a new case for it (ebay).
i bought a spare on ebay (4c uncut without the remote fxns) and programmed it myself.
had a key shop down the way cut it for 20 dollars. most of the ebay listings provide instructions too.
total cost $25 materials, 10 mins labor
the door lock actuator doesn't affect programming
i bought a spare on ebay (4c uncut without the remote fxns) and programmed it myself.
had a key shop down the way cut it for 20 dollars. most of the ebay listings provide instructions too.
total cost $25 materials, 10 mins labor
the door lock actuator doesn't affect programming
#4
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I do still have the blade and the guts, so maybe eBay is the way to go.
Here's what the key looks like right now:
Does all of the plastic on the blade need to come off before I put it into the new case?
Here's what the key looks like right now:
Does all of the plastic on the blade need to come off before I put it into the new case?
#5
Lead Lap
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yes, all of the plastic needs to come off.
if you're worried on durability there's like an 80 dollar case that promises indestructability
http://www.eternitykey.com/
edit**
looks like your weak point was the screw. if the screw comes loose there's too much play there and it snaps.
or if you're not worried about remote capabilities get the one piece design.
if you're worried on durability there's like an 80 dollar case that promises indestructability
http://www.eternitykey.com/
edit**
looks like your weak point was the screw. if the screw comes loose there's too much play there and it snaps.
or if you're not worried about remote capabilities get the one piece design.
#7
Lexus Champion
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Cut that black plastic off the key, get one off ebay open it up do the same with the new one,theirs a little ridge of plastic on the new key that hold it, cut it off and remove the new blank key, put your key in the new one and seal with gorilla glue epoxy where u cut the new one, close it and put the screw in, done... Btw flip keys are trash use that one trust me I've had them all...
Last edited by DosyBoy; 05-16-14 at 12:48 PM.
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#8
I you want a key that you will never have to replace go to your local Lexus dealer and ask for our Eternity Key. check out our video at www.eternitykey.com and you will understand why this will be the last key you ever have to buy. Ask for it by name Eternity Key
#9
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Thread Starter
yes, all of the plastic needs to come off.
if you're worried on durability there's like an 80 dollar case that promises indestructability
http://www.eternitykey.com/
edit**
looks like your weak point was the screw. if the screw comes loose there's too much play there and it snaps.
or if you're not worried about remote capabilities get the one piece design.
if you're worried on durability there's like an 80 dollar case that promises indestructability
http://www.eternitykey.com/
edit**
looks like your weak point was the screw. if the screw comes loose there's too much play there and it snaps.
or if you're not worried about remote capabilities get the one piece design.
#10
Racer
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I you want a key that you will never have to replace go to your local Lexus dealer and ask for our Eternity Key. check out our video at www.eternitykey.com and you will understand why this will be the last key you ever have to buy. Ask for it by name Eternity Key
#11
Cut that black plastic off the key, get one off ebay open it up do the same with the new one,theirs a little ridge of plastic on the new key that hold it, cut it off and remove the new blank key, put your key in the new one and seal with gorilla glue epoxy where u cut the new one, close it and put the screw in, done... Btw flip keys are trash use that one trust me I've had them all...
#14
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Does it matter if the case is a generic one, like this?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Uncut-Ignition-Master-Key-Remote-Fob-Shell-Case-For-HYQ1512V-HYQ12BBT-/180991658034?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ALexus%7CModel%3AGS430&hash=item2a23f18832&vxp=mtr
Or should I stick to the OEM kind?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Oem-Remote-Key-Replacement-Case-Shell-Uncut-For-Lexus-Short-Blade-W-Logo-/141288737028?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ALexus%7CModel%3AGS430&hash=item20e5770904&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Uncut-Ignition-Master-Key-Remote-Fob-Shell-Case-For-HYQ1512V-HYQ12BBT-/180991658034?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ALexus%7CModel%3AGS430&hash=item2a23f18832&vxp=mtr
Or should I stick to the OEM kind?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Oem-Remote-Key-Replacement-Case-Shell-Uncut-For-Lexus-Short-Blade-W-Logo-/141288737028?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ALexus%7CModel%3AGS430&hash=item20e5770904&vxp=mtr