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Old 03-20-13, 11:39 PM
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My parents just got a new 2013 GS and I wanted to set my dad up with a smart card. I saw some threads talking about people wanting to get them, but no one seemed to confirm that it did in fact work. The one review from http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...2013/5212.html says it doesn't work. Anyone have any personal experience?
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What kind of GS does he have an F-Sport or the regular luxury model. I know it is said that it doesn't work with the F-Sport, as my dealer keeps trying to order it but it gets kicked back. Luxury model should be fine.
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It doesnt make sense that it would not work on an F-Sport but would on the luxury model. The smart key system is the same...
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Originally Posted by bigblack06
What kind of GS does he have an F-Sport or the regular luxury model. I know it is said that it doesn't work with the F-Sport, as my dealer keeps trying to order it but it gets kicked back. Luxury model should be fine.
It's the Luxury Package.
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Originally Posted by SW10ES
It doesnt make sense that it would not work on an F-Sport but would on the luxury model. The smart key system is the same...
i asked for one in Feb. 2012 and was told there is no smart key card for the 2013 Lexus GS350 F Sport... as of yet. after that was said, i lost interest in obtaining one.
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Originally Posted by sydtoosic
i asked for one in Feb. 2012 and was told there is no smart key card for the 2013 Lexus GS350 F Sport... as of yet. after that was said, i lost interest in obtaining one.

That guy was me with fsport. It doesn't work. Only with premium and luxury.
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I have a dumb question: What's the purpose of the smart card above and beyond what the included key fobs don't do? A thinner size so it can fit in a wallet or something?
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Originally Posted by SW10ES
It doesnt make sense that it would not work on an F-Sport but would on the luxury model. The smart key system is the same...
Yeah this is what I was told from Sewell, I have dealt with my parts guy and he is trying to order it but it cancels the order for my car.

Originally Posted by sydtoosic
i asked for one in Feb. 2012 and was told there is no smart key card for the 2013 Lexus GS350 F Sport... as of yet. after that was said, i lost interest in obtaining one.
Lol I did to but now that I saw this thread I have started again.

Originally Posted by jkeifer3
I have a dumb question: What's the purpose of the smart card above and beyond what the included key fobs don't do? A thinner size so it can fit in a wallet or something?
It's basically the ability to have the smaller size card that can fit in your wallet and not have to carry the key. It's more for looks and showing off than actual usability.
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Originally Posted by AznJason
It's the Luxury Package.
Yep your good than. Sewell should be able to order you one under your fathers VIN#
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Originally Posted by bigblack06
Yep your good than. Sewell should be able to order you one under your fathers VIN#
Thanks for the info! It's still immensely amusing to me everytime I drop off my car anywhere how few people know what the card is for, even Lexus employees.
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I'm waiting for them to come out with a chip they can implant in my hip.
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Jason – presently we have removed the Smart Access card from our site in lieu of a change or possible change to such option. For now, the card is not available.

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... interesting... I guess it doesn't work for the luxury package either?
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Just a little update on those smart card keys. Apparently Lexus has released a new version for the F-sport models.

I had mine programmed on Monday. Everything works just fine (just like our reg. fob keys...minus the buttons, since there's none to push)

My apologies, forgot to get the new part number. (Security card is there just for size comparison)
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Originally Posted by kydoshin
Just a little update on those smart card keys. Apparently Lexus has released a new version for the F-sport models.

I had mine programmed on Monday. Everything works just fine (just like our reg. fob keys...minus the buttons, since there's none to push)

My apologies, forgot to get the new part number. (Security card is there just for size comparison)
Ok we need more info, part # where you purchased it details man. I want this right now
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Yes man we need more info!!! .. is this the part number # 8990430A31?
because I got it from Sewell Lexus .. don't know if it works for the F sport though


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